David R. Chicoine

Working the First Pump Shotgun: The Spencer Slide-Action

By David R. Chicoine / April 2004

Christopher Spencer, the well-known and highly respected rifle designer and developer, also produced the 19th century’s first pump shotgun.

Working S&W’s .32-Caliber New Departure/Safety Hammerless

By David R. Chicoine / February 2004

These handsome revolvers’almost revolutionary in design when they were introduced’ were produced in huge quantities, and many are still in service today.

Disassembling Fine Old Guns: The Right Way, Part 2

By David R. Chicoine / January 2004

Antiques require some tools and techniques’ as well as careful attention’t hat might not be needed for disassembling newer firearms.

Disassembling Fine Old Guns: The Right Way, Part 1

By David R. Chicoine / December 2003

Antiques require some tools and techniques—and especially care—that might not be needed for disassembling newer firearms.