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July 2004
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7 articles · 27 pages
Page 5
Win Chuck’s “My Cold Dead Hands” Rifle
Former NRA President Charlton Heston has donated his Winchester Model 1866 to be used as the Grand Prize in an NRA membership drive and fundraiser. This exceptional firearm, handcrafted in 1870, is valued at over $25,000, and is…
Pages 6–9
Going Beyond the Owner’s Manual With the Centurion Coach Gun
When we first saw it at the S. H. O. T. Show, we thought it was a percussion gun. We were fooled.
Pages 10–14
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.
Pages 15–16
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.
Pages 17–19
Building an Essex Arms National Match Government Model Pistol
With the purchase of some select, enhanced, and match-grade parts, a home-built National-Match-type 1911 can be easily assembled.
Pages 20–23
A New Slant on an Old Standard: Colt’s Cowboy Single-Action
With nearly 14,000 in circulation among cowboy shooters, this “modern” version of the Colt SAA will eventually cross your bench.
Pages 24–25
Reader Forum
Rechambering the Savage 99 I’m interested in rechambering one of my Savage Model 99s in .300 caliber to a .308 cartridge. The specs on the cases are very similar, and it appears that a chamber reamer would do…
In This Collection
- Win Chuck’s “My Cold Dead Hands” Rifle p. 2
- Going Beyond the Owner’s Manual With the Centurion Coach Gun pp. 3-6
- Bending and Welding Rifle Bolt Handles pp. 7-13
- New Life for Remington 11-48 Sportsman 48 Shotguns pp. 14-15
- Building an Essex Arms National Match Government Model Pistol pp. 16-18
- A New Slant on an Old Standard: Colt’s Cowboy Single-Action pp. 19-22
- Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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