I think Gavin does better than most. At least he gives a good description of the barrel condition, bore size and wall thickness. Only a dream with the smaller auction houses.
Agreed about the barrel condition, bore size and wall thickness.
That said, actual pictures though are pitiful. Descriptions aren't much better. If you ask for additional pictures you get "high resolution" pictures that look like they were taken with a Polaroid One-Step, and that's being generous. I think Gardiner's idea of "high resolution" pictures differs from most of the rest of the world. I somehow expect more/better from an Auction House associated with Sotheby's.
After previous experience, I won't buy here unless I have someone on the ground doing an inspection for me.
