collects dirt, may come off
Best left to a trained gunsmith.
The vent rib breaks up the heat waves that rise from a hot barrel which interfere with sighting.
The current value of an ithica gauge over under with vented rib barrel and auto injectors is $1200.
The Winchester model 1894 rifle was never made with a vent rib barrel! the only Winchester made firearms with a vent rib barrel was Winchester shotguns.
Is it a sportsmaster .22?? If it is i can tell you.
Incomplete serial number. Value from $500-$1000.
Shotgun barrel that has a raised rail (rib) that runs the length of it. Here is an auction site with pictures of a shotgun with vent rib barrel. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=80157268 on a firearm it is a raised bar above the barrell
A rib that is on top of the barrel. Used to help in aiming
300-400 USD
It's a Stevens 620.
1200 vented rib 12 gauge
1200 vented rib 12 gauge