Here's a Trojan I just acquired...

[Chuck Heald]

Is it unusual for a Trojan to have a rib extension?

[Autumn Daze]

Chuck, Trojan grade guns made up to around 1920 had the rib extention. After that no more extention... A cost cutting measure by the Bros. P

[Walt Kowalski]

Originally Posted by Chuck Heald

Is it unusual for a Trojan to have a rib extension?

Sorry...don't know what a rib extension is...

[Autumn Daze]

Ron, Look to the breech end of the barrels. The protrusion that fits into the slot cut in the frame is the rib extension.

[Walt Kowalski]

Originally Posted by Dave Suponski

Ron, Look to the breech end of the barrels. The protrusion that fits into the slot cut in the frame is the rib extension.

Thank you! Now I see it!

[Chuck Heald]

I would use a rust remover on the completely disassembled action on this one. I'd also use rust remover on the bores/chambers so they could be assessed better. Possibly use rust remover on the outside of the barrels too, if the blueing is toast, also to assess them for pitting that might make this a non-shooter.

[Walt Kowalski]

Originally Posted by Chuck Heald

I would use a rust remover on the completely disassembled action on this one. I'd also use rust remover on the bores/chambers so they could be assessed better. Possibly use rust remover on the outside of the barrels too, if the blueing is toast, also to assess them for pitting that might make this a non-shooter.

The action is disassembled and amazingly, no rust inside at all.
Gummed up with oils was all. Now clean as a whistle inside.
The barrel and face of the receiver have been de-rusted as well.
No bluing left on the barrel now..was heavily pitted and really deep in one small area....will have to have this assessed by a pro, Bores are looking good and shiny but have some stubborn spots in a small area past the chambers...not bad though in my estimation. Just trying to decide where to go for some finish work that won't set me back too many $$.

I really like the look of case coloring the receiver and blued barrels.