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Russell Corbitt
15 indexed articles · 2004–2006
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Articles by Russell Corbitt
Stippling: Checkering’s Ugly Cousin
Hand checkering and serration can be difficult, time-consuming, and expensive, but there is a simpler and equally effective alternative.
Headspace: Measurements and Corrections
In a recent article, we established what headspace is and what it isn’t. In this report, the author covers measuring headspace and correcting it if it’s excessive or insufficient.
Working Colt’s All American 2000
Except for a few minor similarities to the M1911, this excellent pistol design was a radical departure from Colt’s usual fare.
Headspace: Exactly What Is It Anyway?
If you read enough firearms publications, you’re sure to read enough nonsense about headspace to make you want to pull your hair out. This report will answer some common questions and dispel some popular myths.
The Long and Short Of Shotgun Chambers
Older shotguns made for paper-hulled shells frequently don’t shoot worth a hoot with today’s plastic shotshells. Here’s why and what you can do about it.
Chamfer Revolver Chamber Edges Without Disassembling the Cylinder
Chamfering the cylinder’s chamber edges allows for faster and easier loading— especially when using a speedloader. In many cases, this technique can be used with the cylinder still in the revolver.
Do-It-Yourself Receiver Wrenches And Adapters
What happens when someone brings you a jewel that no one makes a wrench for? Here are some solutions for safely dealing with barrels, without marring someone’s “pet” rifle.
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.
The Poor Man’s Method for Scoping Ex-Military Rifles
Here’s a quick and dirty method for drill ing and tapping any receiver for which scope bases are available that positively ensures the scope is aligned with the bore.
Replace Those Fragile Flat Springs in SAA Copies
It’s a relatively simple job to replace those prone-to-break flat springs with springs made of round music wire.
New Life for Remington 11-48 Sportsman 48 Shotguns
If you’ve encountered problems trying to find a replacement recoil spring/friction-piece compressor assembly or a friction piece, there is a way around the lack of parts.
Bending and Welding Rifle Bolt Handles
When sporterizing a military-type bolt-action, reshaping the bolt can prove to be one of the biggest challenges. These tools and techniques will help to make the process go smoothly.
Working the Winchester Model 50 and 59 Shotguns
The Winchester Model 50 was a departure from earlier efforts at creating a working longrecoil action, and instead used a new shortrecoil system with a floating chamber.
Troubleshooting the Steyr 1895 and 95/34 Straight-Pulls
Developed from the earlier straight-pull designs of 1886, 1890, and 1895, Hungary armed its troops with these unusual rifles until they were doomed to extinction by the ubiquitous ’98 Mauser.
Getting a Grip on Older Colt D-Frame Revolvers
Finding grips for Colt’s older revolvers with the long grip frame can be difficult to downright frustrating. Some simple modifications will allow the use of grips made for the newer stubby frames.