Originally Posted by
Muskett
Barrel making machines cost a few bob.
Theoben first used Webley barrels but were so unimpressed then bought German. How good a barrel is has as much to do with how old or how new the machine is. To get your money on the investment then plenty need making. No money to invest then the old one will have to do. Story of UK gunmaing.
There are companies and expertise that can make barrels in the UK. Most for the military market. I think 50 cal ones are UK made.