Thankyou for that Daryl.

Some great information there.

So,it seems Damascus barrels are quite a worry if there are pits in the equation!!!

Most of the guns on offer have come from India,and it seems the humidity there has caused much rusting damage.

The Holland you mention i have avoided totally,as i can see the damage is severe.

Boring out to another cal. i think of as out of the line of reason with regards to a rifle of this type. Better to avoid that gun,and continue looking for another.

Thanks for the great info.

Ben