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Replacing/Fabricating a Lower Rib: 1910 Field 12 ga 30” Barrels

Posted by Dan OHagan on November 4, 2025, 8:40 pm

Good day. I’m in a sad situation, after an almost 9 year hiatus, I am attempting to put my 1910 12g Field back together after 2 moves and many life changes. In unboxing my LC in its completely broken down disassembly, I am missing a 30” lower rib. That rib came off when I was attempting to re solder the upper the upper as an amateur and had too much heat. Now years later, I have a matched gun and 1 missing part. Any direction on re-fabricating or finding a lower rib?
Kindest regards and please forgive my stupidity!!

Re: Replacing/Fabricating a Lower Rib: 1910 Field 12 ga 30” Barrels

Posted by Trevor Rice on November 5, 2025, 12:58 pm, in reply to "Replacing/Fabricating a Lower Rib: 1910 Field 12 ga 30” Barrels"

Dan, your best bet is to find a set of blown up barrels and rob from those. Having a bottom rib made will not be cheap

Re: Replacing/Fabricating a Lower Rib: 1910 Field 12 ga 30” Barrels

Posted by Dan Wildhaber on November 5, 2025, 2:54 pm, in reply to "Replacing/Fabricating a Lower Rib: 1910 Field 12 ga 30” Barrels"

Dan
I have a tube set that would have a usable bottom rib if you want it.
I can send you the entire set or remove the rib .
Let me know if you're interested.

Re: Replacing/Fabricating a Lower Rib: 1910 Field 12 ga 30” Barrels

Posted by Dan OHagan on November 5, 2025, 6:04 pm, in reply to "Re: Replacing/Fabricating a Lower Rib: 1910 Field 12 ga 30” Barrels"

Thanks Travis, I was thinking the same thing. As a last resort I was also looking at another set of barrels, same size ad see how they ‘fit’, I really dont want to sink too much in, yet I have this great old lady that needs to come back to life.

Re: Replacing/Fabricating a Lower Rib: 1910 Field 12 ga 30” Barrels

Posted by Dan OHagan on November 5, 2025, 6:06 pm, in reply to "Re: Replacing/Fabricating a Lower Rib: 1910 Field 12 ga 30” Barrels"

That would be great! How much and shipping?

Re: Replacing/Fabricating a Lower Rib: 1910 Field 12 ga 30” Barrels

Posted by Dan Wildhaber on November 5, 2025, 9:12 pm, in reply to "Re: Replacing/Fabricating a Lower Rib: 1910 Field 12 ga 30” Barrels"

10 bucks plus shipping.
If you're interested, email me.
runninforthebarn@gmail.com

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