Tacky, Jag, very tacky!! What reason do you have for depricating anyone's misfortune, reguardless of his financial status?? Purdey's is the one who will take it on the chin. There are some very fine people who's jobs are put at risk by this event, if true.

Second part to consider. If this can happen to a new gun, as seems likely if the story is true, consider that your 'ole beater could be next if it ever requires reproof.