The decision as to how to properly repair the rib should also include the overrall value of the gun, is the German gun a high grade piece or something very basic? It might not be very cost effective in the long run to have the ribs stripped, cleaned, polished, relayed and the barrels reblacked. The repair bill could be more than the gun is worth. Most gunsmiths who are good at relaying ribs will not do just either the top or bottom rib, prefering to relay both. I've had a loose rib repaired by Gunter Pfrommer, it was the bottom rib and was loose about 1/2" from the muzzle. Gunter opted to just re-solder in place and reblack the barrels. He explained to me how he accomplished this, sounded pretty time consuming and delicate. Cost was around $350. Most strip and relays with new barrel finish is going to cost $1000 on the high end, $400 on the low end. Hope this helps.
Dustin
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