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December 2003
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7 articles · 29 pages
Page 5
NSSF Awards Hunter Grants
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) recently announced at the International Association of State Fish and Wildlife Agencies annual meeting that it has awarded over $509,000 in grants through its Hunting Heritage Partnership. The grants went to state…
Pages 6–9
Disassembly/Reassembly of the Browning A-Bolt II
Here’s how to approach any of the of Browning A-Bolt II rifles your customers may bring in for servicing or repair.
Pages 10–12
Express Rust Bluing: Tips and Techniques
One of the most durable metal finishes available, express rust bluing doesn’t require a large investment in time or equipment to produce professional-looking results.
Pages 13–18
Disassembling Fine Old Guns: The Right Way, Part 1
Antiques require some tools and techniques—and especially care—that might not be needed for disassembling newer firearms.
Pages 19–22
Customizing the Browning Buckmark Pistol for Competition
With some minor tuning and modification, this inexpensive handgun can produce impressive results at the range or in the field.
Pages 23–25
Tuning the Extractor
Extractors are simple parts and usually have a long life. Care on the part of the shooter, along with some simple gunsmithing tools and techniques, can ensure they live even longer.
Pages 26–27
Reader Forum
Project Guns Several years ago, I purchased two Remington frames for the purpose of rebuilding as decorators. In the same buy, I got a Whitney Navy frame and cylinder which had been converted to .38 rimfire. Now that…
In This Collection
- NSSF Awards Hunter Grants p. 2
- Disassembly/Reassembly of the Browning A-Bolt II pp. 3-6
- Express Rust Bluing: Tips and Techniques pp. 7-9
- Disassembling Fine Old Guns: The Right Way, Part 1 pp. 10-13, 21
- Customizing the Browning Buckmark Pistol for Competition pp. 14-17
- Tuning the Extractor pp. 18-19, 21-22
- Reader Forum pp. 23-24
MFGAxis Discussion