Gary wrote:
Snip bunch of good stuff...

I don't think you will have much success trying to solder on a solid
rib unless you have access to an oven long enough for the whole bbl at
one go. Then you would put it all together with strips of solder
between and clamp it down in the oven. Heat and serve.
I hope I have been of some help. Good luck with it however you decide
to proceed.
73 Gary


Gary,
Thanks for all of the great info. I would not likely try a solid rib,
and I really like your suggestion of the multiple posts and then
attaching the rib with counterbored screws. There is a bit of contour to
the barrel near the breech end, but it mostly appears (without measuring
it) to be a straight tube.

I have done lots of silversoldering in my job and other hobbies, so I
feel pretty confident at that part of it, espically with lower temp
stuff. Never done it on a gun before, however.

This project is still in the early "foraging for info" stage, it
probably won't get rolling until almost springtime, but it is fun to
kick around.

Thanks again to you and the other guys how replied here and directly.
I really appreciate all of the ideas!

-AL A.