Murphy,
A pro shouldn't charge too much to resolder the rib into place. I'd think $100 would be about what most capable double smiths would charge to do it right. I'm curious about the larger hole in the rib ahead of the lug. It suggests that at some point it was tapped for something that attached to the rib but it seems it should also be covered by the forend so, probably not a swivel mount... Any how, since you asked, I wouldn't put too much more than you paid for the gun into it but you should get it back to where it is safe to shoot a few rounds of trap by getting that rib done correctly. Given the condition of the forend wood and the possiblility that the buttstock is a replacement (judging by photo), it's likely not worth much more than what you'll have in it post repair.
Best,
jmc
Last edited by jmc; 07/17/10 06:45 AM.
