Quote: The cordite erosion around the discs don't concern me, as it not very severe. I've seen that on several doubles and believe it to be from ruptured case heads. My Manton 400 has the same erosion.
The welding repair is another story. I was told when I inquired about the gun from a dealer who had had the gun before that the frame had been cracked. That's enough for me to walk away.
Seems like this gun has been around like a bad penny! I wouldn't buy it given that either, so I am glad my friend walked away. I wonder if the owner (whomever that is) knows the issues or doesn't care. Dave