High Standard Field Classic Question

SGTTUCKER · December 10, 2008, 02:19 PM

My partner asked me to repair the vented rib running along the top of his barrel for him. It came off in one piece and looks like it was glued on with the front sight post riveted in place protruding through the barrel and reamed out inside. Does anyone know if this was originally silver soldered in place or did they actually glue them back in the 70's? I am hesitant to apply any heat to this and ruin the bluing if I can avoid it. Any suggestions or who I might send it to for repair? Thanks

RetiredLawman · December 10, 2008, 04:21 PM

Contact Paul at:

paul salchow,simmons gun repair.
www.simmonsguns.com

He will give you good advice on how to proceed and if needed, can replace the rib for you.

jrothWA · December 11, 2008, 11:41 PM

it was a free-floating rib, anchored front & rear.

December 10, 2008, 02:19 PM	#1
SGTTUCKER Junior Member Join Date: December 10, 2008 Posts: 1	High Standard Field Classic Question My partner asked me to repair the vented rib running along the top of his barrel for him. It came off in one piece and looks like it was glued on with the front sight post riveted in place protruding through the barrel and reamed out inside. Does anyone know if this was originally silver soldered in place or did they actually glue them back in the 70's? I am hesitant to apply any heat to this and ruin the bluing if I can avoid it. Any suggestions or who I might send it to for repair? Thanks

December 11, 2008, 11:41 PM	#3
jrothWA Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 2,519	I recall that... it was a free-floating rib, anchored front & rear.

December 10, 2008, 04:21 PM	#2
RetiredLawman Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2008 Posts: 133	Contact Paul at: paul salchow,simmons gun repair. www.simmonsguns.com He will give you good advice on how to proceed and if needed, can replace the rib for you.