Great info Chuck. I'm now wondering if anyone here has encountered an otherwise nice condition gun that has had severe corrosion between the ribs. So far, I've gone by the largely circumstantial evidence of how bad the loose area looks and the overall condition of the gun. If it looks like it has been loose for some time and has the appearance of a gun that was "put away wet" or used in a salt marsh, etc., I would opt for rib removal for a closer look. Maybe that's not enough. Any thoughts?

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