[Phil C]

During my gun trading last week I picked up a Ithaca SBT 6E. ( Unfortunately with a cut down barrel). The gun is in excellent condition otherwise. It had a modern adjustable trap pad which I immediately removed. The butt is uncut and it appears to have about 50 small nail holes in it. I have two original Jostam foam rubber pads. I am thinking that I would like to install one of these as it appears it may have been a Jostam pad that was installed earlier in its life. Just looking for thoughts about going with the Jostam pad, or possible an original Silvers. I am also looking for advise on how to install a Jostam pad. What glue do you use, and do you put down glue on the butt before nailing?
I am also looking for thoughts about the possibility of monoblocking the barrel. Would there be any possibility of finding a replacement rib or having a new rib made, or a piece of rib added.
Thanks for any advice, and opinions.