Originally Posted By: keith
It looks like it was joined with solder, but a lot of silver brazing solder has the same coloration as regular tin-lead solder. There is a considerable difference in tensile strength in silver solder versus regular tin-lead solders.


Yep.
That is why I am asking. I have have the needed tools and experience from relaying ribs to repair this........IF it was tin-lead solder.

If brazed, then, sadly, this shotgun will get parted out.

Mike