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Then you know what you have to do. I think Kirk Merrington's work will fit your budget and he's just a couple states away in TX. He was very helpful with tips when I was doing one myself.
http://www.kirkmerrington.net/Since your ribs would likely be completely replaced, be sure to ask, which ever gunsmith you chose, about his capabilities regarding the rib height, width, matting etc.. Most gunsmiths will only have the ability to do a hand chased, file cut, pattern on the matting. Galazan has matting equipment, but I don't know if he does sleeving. Doug Turnbull seems to be very resourceful and may be able to get some other type of matting done. He may also take on the sleeving. Worth a call.
I've heard the Parker guys say very good things about Brad Bachelder 616-459-3636
http://www.bacheldermastergunmakers.com/Bachelder_Master_Gunmakers/Welcome.html
