Just a note.
There may be a misunderstanding, judging from some of the replies.
Not arguing against (or for) the utility of sleeving. I'm asking about market values...and that implies a question posed more to prospective buyers than to sellers.
The example: Given two Boss guns of the same period, stock dimensions, etc., one with good or borderline original barrels, and one that has been sleeved...what would the price difference be?
Would the sleeved gun sell for half the price of the gun in "original" condition?
That's the question.
Thanks!
Now that you have changed your example from unshootable, IMHO a 12ga sleeved gun will sell 30 to 40% less than a Boss with good barrels (.028 or better). This assumes a quality sleeving job and near to or invisible joint, But this is an educated guess without a detailed study of a lot of sales. Sleeved compared marginal or borderline barrels (heavily pitted or sub .024) maybe be close to a wash or better valued.
