Got a reply back from one Ferlach gunmaker quoting 8,700 euro (ca. $9,000) for new barrels. Cannot budget that as the gun would sell for about half that.

I'll email your man, Jani, and see what he quotes -- and how best to get the gun to him if it works out!

Thanks all for comments. Not sure I fully understood why sleeving would not work, but am taking Briley and Aaron Little word for it.

Regards, Tim