Sometime careless handling or storage can cause a problem requiring a delicate repair. Such was the case for my 1905 Elsie O grade. I acquired this nice, clean gun with this new, bright rib damage. At the asking price not a deal breaker. Repairing as best as possible the intricate roll dimples has to be a tedious job. I shipped the barrels to Louis Rotelli at Classic Restoration to handle this repair.
Magnified view shows how careless handling has mangled the delicate roll pattern
Rib repaired
Shooter view ready for the duck blind