wg2 Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi All, I would really appreciate some advice on a loose rib I've just noticed. It's on a George bate sbs. I don't know if it's worth getting repaired or not. I paid £300 for the gun, I really like it and don't want to scrap it, however as I understand it a loose rib is around £400 to repair as it has to be re-blued aswell. Could I just carry on using as it is? How long is the gun likely to last as I think it starts corroding under the rib if left? Any advice is much appreciated Wg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlewis Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Get in touch with welshwarrior on here he's a very helpful person and he will not give you false information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJsDad Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 (edited) It is impossible to say how long the barels will last with a loose rib, because you cannot see below the rib to see what rusting/corrosion is currently taking place. If you use it on a wet day a certain amount of water will get under the rib which you wont be able to dry out. This will result in rust forming; which in the end will result in rust pitting that reduces the strength of the barrel wall. The fact that it is an old English gun points to the ribs being soft soldered. This allows them to be removed by a competent gunsmith. Any corrosion can be then be removed and the ribs cleaned and relaid. The process is all hand work, and the job of cleaning up after re-soldering will result in the blacking / blueing being removed in places. So the barrels will need re-blacking after the work of relaying the ribs is complete. The only way you are going to get an accurate quote as to cost is to take it to a decent gunsmith and seek his advice on what needs doing and the price. Only you can decide whether the gun is worth the money. You havent said whether its an ejector or non-ejector, however; you are not going to get a half decent replacement for what it will cost you to get it fixed. The website for my local gunsmiths (East Grinstead Guns - Sorrel Brothers) are quoting £368 + VAT for relaying the ribs and re-blacking. So your advice of around £400, doesnt seem to be to wildly out Edited January 19, 2014 by JJsDad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Check these videos for an idea of what is involved in repairing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 I relayed around 80 ribs last year and £35 plus VAT is about right . Doesn't matter what the gun is its the same amount of work . Down to you to decide . As to whether you can shoot it or not will depend on how loose they are now , they will get worse . By the way I really hate it if some one has decided to use super glue as a temporary repair as it stinks the shop out for ages . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 I relayed around 80 ribs last year and £35 plus VAT is about right . Doesn't matter what the gun is its the same amount of work . Down to you to decide . As to whether you can shoot it or not will depend on how loose they are now , they will get worse . By the way I really hate it if some one has decided to use super glue as a temporary repair as it stinks the shop out for ages . do you mean £350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) Hi All, I would really appreciate some advice on a loose rib I've just noticed. It's on a George bate sbs. I don't know if it's worth getting repaired or not. I paid £300 for the gun, I really like it and don't want to scrap it, however as I understand it a loose rib is around £400 to repair as it has to be re-blued aswell. Could I just carry on using as it is? How long is the gun likely to last as I think it starts corroding under the rib if left? Any advice is much appreciated Wg £400 seems steep! I relayed around 80 ribs last year and £35 plus VAT is about right . Doesn't matter what the gun is its the same amount of work . Down to you to decide . As to whether you can shoot it or not will depend on how loose they are now , they will get worse . By the way I really hate it if some one has decided to use super glue as a temporary repair as it stinks the shop out for ages . I would suggets you send this man a PM! Edited January 20, 2014 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 350+vat is about right if it's a small gap you'll be ok for a while but it'll get worse and will have to be done at some point the worry is wet inside between the ribs and barrels rusting etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Sorry yes that should have been £350 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 candle wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) It is viable to do yourself if you understand soldering. I did one myself a couple of months or so back...just need to get around to getting it reblacked. Follow the basic soldering principle of clean the metal to a shine, thoroughly degrease and then resolder. Take your time with heating it up but if you know what it looks like when solder runs, you'll be ok. Edited January 20, 2014 by -Mongrel- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Gunman - thought it was ridiculously cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Never been accused of that .!!Cheap that is . Ridiculous yes . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Gunman having seen £35 I was about to send all my rib jobs to you!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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