Hi BarkeyVA
I would like to answer your question by saying OOOps I have just dropped my crystal ball! But let’s look at it another way:-
What is more expensive to replace over there on the other side of the pond a sock or a set of barrels?
The gun with the pitting I would definitely want to know what the barrel wall thickness is for each tube. And if it was within reason you have the pitting removed but that would be at a cost plus the guns purchase price.
The gun with the crack in the stock what I see in worst case is a crack right across the head of the stock and in a high proportion of cases this can be a repairable problem if the stock head is not to oil soaked, but there is still the point of the stock may have to be replaced.
But like life it will all be a gamble!
My personal opinion would be go for the stock because there is a high chance it could be repaired at a lower cost than a barrel or barrel pitting removal.
Over here in Britland there is a Latin saying “CAVEAT EMPTOR” meaning let the buyer beware!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
