Working the Remington Model 1875/1890 Revolvers and Replicas
Remington’s 1875, a development of the Remington-Beals revolver, was a close competitor of the Colt Single Action Army, with which it shares many features.
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Making and Using a Locking-Lug/ Bolt-Face Comparator
The exact length between the bolt face and its locking-lug camming surface is an important measurement. This precision tool takes the complication out of making that measurement.
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Jammin’ Daewoo I have a Daewoo DP51 that I bought new at a gunshow. It looks nice and feels pretty good, except the thing keeps jamming by feeding the next cartridge up before the expended shell case is extracted completely from the…
Optimism Remains High for Legal Reform
When the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, commonly referred to as S.659 and, later, S.1805, finally appeared ready for a Senate vote in early March, optimism was dampened by political reality. The bill had overwhelmingly passed in the House of…
Profile of the Kimber Custom II, Part 1
This M1911 clone raised a rifle company from the ashes, and went on to be come one of the most popular and highly regarded pistols on the market today.
Making and Using A Chamber-Neck Gauge
This chamber-neck gauge, easily fabri cated with common materials, provides a critical measurement required for safe and accurate shooting.
Give New Life to an Old Stock
Restoring and refinishing an old and worn stock—especially renewing the checkering— is a great way to prepare for more serious woodworking projects in the future.
Firing Pins: Size Matters
The size and shape of a firing pin, as well as the striker-spring force, are important to proper primer ignition—especially when using the appearance of a fired primer as a chamber-pressure indicator.
Make that Converted MAS 1949-56 Work Right
Converting the surplus MAS 49-56 into a handy .308-caliber rifle would have been a great idea—if the importer had done the job right. Here’s what you need to do to make one work properly.
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S&W Scope Mount I need the scope-mount drilling specs for the current production Model 41, 7-inch barrel. I have an older gun that I would like to drill and tap to match the current production, but I cannot lay my hands on…
Charity Watchdog Says Pro-Hunting Non-Profits Outperform All Other Charities
Conservation groups promoting the protection of wildlife and game lands for hunters and fisherman operate more efficiently than the average charitable group, according to a recent study conducted by Charity Navigator, America’s largest charity evaluator. Of the nine hunting and fishing groups…
Avoiding Mistakes With the Marlin Model 60
There’s one way to disassemble and reassemble this nifty little .22, and— despite what your customers may have heard—no practical way to change its caliber from .22 LR to .17 MK2.
Repairing Hammer Axles On Smith & Wesson Revolvers
The prescribed factory repair for this S&W Model 29 would have required refinishing the gun’s surface, but this simpler technique elim inates the need for replating or rebluing.
Smoothing the Air-Pistol Trigger Mechanism
The Gamo Compact Air Pistol used here provides a good example of what it takes—and it’s not much—to do an action job on a targettype air gun.
The Colt Government Model 1911: Thoughts on Parts Interchangeability
Colt’s Government Model 1911 and its vari ations resemble each other and share many features. Nevertheless, some parts are inter changeable, and some are not.
Sporterizing the Mosin-Nagant
Who says you can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear? With a few dollars and a few hours, you can work wonders with an inexpensive exmilitary rifle.
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Stevens Favorite Drawings? I have a question regarding the Stevens Favorite 1915 .22 rifle. The extractor plunger works against the breach-block screw to hold the lever up in place when the gun is in battery. As the lever is lowered to open…
NRA Disabled Shooting Services Enters Second Decade
Most Americans are aware of the National Rifle Association’s vigorous defense of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, their pioneering firearms-instructor training courses, and many historic competitions dating back into the late 19th century. But for the past 10 years,…
Servicing the Remington M504 Bolt-Action Rimfire Rifle
In addition to detailed disassembly/reassembly instruction for the Model 504, this report covers parts interchangeability, along with headspace and trigger-pull adjustments.
Dealing with Screwed-Up Screws
Gunsmiths are routinely called upon to deal with rusted, broken, or missing screws. With the right tools and techniques, a tedious replacement job need not be an all-day project.
Smoothing the Browning Hi-Power
When you get involved with the Hi-Power, you’ll begin to understand why most gunsmiths think of it as one of the toughest pistols to upgrade.
The Improved Do-It-Yourself Barrel Vise
This simple version of the barrel vise is cheap and easy to make, and will perform as well or better than any barrel vise you can buy.
Working the Lightning Pump Action Rifle
These disassembly instructions work for both the original Colt Lightning and the high-quality re pro-duction made in Hartford, Connecti cut, by U. S. Firearms Manufacturing. Co.
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Savage Side-Mount After reading the May 2004 issue of American Gunsmith, I thought I should send this information. At the end of the article on Remington Models 14 and 14-1/2, Mr. Edwardson advises to be sure to check headspace. In 1954 or…