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Good afternoon everyone

This past saturday I picked up a C.G. Edwrds & Son-Plymouth shotgun at a pawn shop here in Ok. City. It is a 12 ga. 27 7/8" barrels that have been re-sleeved. It is proofed for nitro 1 1/8. Straight grip, weighs 6 pounds 5 ounces; fits me perfect.

Whoever did the sleeving relaid the top rib with a slight cant.
The gun is in really good shape for its age. Do any of you have an idea what it would cost to relay the top rib?

It looks like it was proofed for 2 1/2" shells, so that is what I will use. I will get some vintage shells from either RST, Kent or Polywad. Any suggestions.

I'll try and post some pictures a littlr later.

Thanks

Bob

Keith Kercher can relay ribs. His site says it would be about $140 for a top rib. Wouldnt you need to have the barrels after a relay? Most rust blue jobs runs $200-$350.

http://members.toast.net/keithkearcher/pricing.html

Got any pics of your new gun?

Good luck!

Adam

A bit of extra information if useful. Charles G Edwards & Son, 2, George Street, Plymouth 1855-66, the trading as Charles G Edwards from the same address 1869-83 then again as Edwards & Son same address 1886 to 1901. then as C.G.Edwards same address 1905-24. then moving to 1, Frankfort Lane, Plymouth 1926 to 1934. Lagopus.....

Thanks guys for the information. Relaying the top rib is not as expensive as I thought it would be. Can't see how it could be done without having to re-blue the barrels.

I'll post pics when I get the chance.

Bob