Replacment rib

[B. Dudley]

Just buying a used takeoff rib and hoping it will be successfully installed on your gun and have it look right and salvage the matting is a big ask. Just to forewarn you. Every set of barrels was individually hand assembled and profiled.

[edgarspencer]

The rib for a 28" barrel is 25 29/32" as the rib extension is 2 3/32". Can't figure out where you came up with 26 3/8".

[Fred J. Pendergraft]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

The rib for a 28" barrel is 25 29/32" as the rib extension is 2 3/32". Can't figure out where you came up with 26 3/8".

Edgar, I came up with that measurement with my tape measure and my machinist calipers. How many of these old SXS have you restored I've worked on a few now and they are all a little different. Thanks

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Fred J. Pendergraft

Edgar, I came up with that measurement with my tape measure and my machinist calipers. How many of these old SXS have you restored I've worked on a few now and they are all a little different. Thanks

I was wiping guns down last night anyway, so it was no trouble. I measured 15 parkers and the rib extension on every one was 2 and 3/32". These ran the gamut from 24" to 30", but I didn't measure the actual ribs, because none of the barrels are off length. Best source might be Kirk Merrington. He may have the odd blown barrel. Are you looking for any particular barrel steel inscription?
I couldn't count the number of guns Ive restored, I'm 72 and been playing with them since I was 12. I have not, however, taken barrels apart with the intention of reassembling them.

[Fred J. Pendergraft]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

I was wiping guns down last night anyway, so it was no trouble. I measured 15 parkers and the rib extension on every one was 2 and 3/32". These ran the gamut from 24" to 30", but I didn't measure the actual ribs, because none of the barrels are off length. Best source might be Kirk Merrington. He may have the odd blown barrel. Are you looking for any particular barrel steel inscription?
I couldn't count the number of guns Ive restored, I'm 72 and been playing with them since I was 12. I have not, however, taken barrels apart with the intention of reassembling them.

Edgar, I went to my shop this morning and you were right 2 3/32 on the rib extension. But I do not need a rib extension I need a full Top rib or a section of rib as long as its over 26 3/8" long .530 toward the breech .350 at the muzzle.
Is Mr. Merrington a member here I will look through the roster for him. Thanks for the feed back on my quest I appreciate it greatly. Thanks Fred

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Fred J. Pendergraft

Is Mr. Merrington a member here I will look through the roster for him.

I'm curious Fred, how you came by a PGCA roster without being a PGCA Member ?



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[C.O.B.]

Dean he might have meant the list of forum members.
I think it would be easier to find another set of barrels. You might call Batchelder's in Grand Rapids MI.

[Fred J. Pendergraft]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

I'm curious Fred, how you came by a PGCA roster without being a PGCA Member ?



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Well I just ran a search.

[Fred J. Pendergraft]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

I was wiping guns down last night anyway, so it was no trouble. I measured 15 parkers and the rib extension on every one was 2 and 3/32". These ran the gamut from 24" to 30", but I didn't measure the actual ribs, because none of the barrels are off length. Best source might be Kirk Merrington. He may have the odd blown barrel. Are you looking for any particular barrel steel inscription?
I couldn't count the number of guns Ive restored, I'm 72 and been playing with them since I was 12. I have not, however, taken barrels apart with the intention of reassembling them.

Hallelujah!!! Kirk had a rib so the search is over. Thank you Edgar for pointing me in Mr. Merrington direction.

[Fred J. Pendergraft]

Originally Posted by Brian Dudley

Just buying a used takeoff rib and hoping it will be successfully installed on your gun and have it look right and salvage the matting is a big ask. Just to forewarn you. Every set of barrels was individually hand assembled and profiled.

Brian, If I can find a take off rib from a small frame gun ( o or 1 frame) I will be the one hand assembling and profiling. So that being said know anyone with a Top rib. Thanks