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March 2005
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7 articles · 29 pages
Page 5
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…
Pages 6–10
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.
Pages 11–14
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.
Pages 15–19
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.
Pages 20–21
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.
Pages 22–25
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.
Pages 26–27
Reader Forum
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…
In This Collection
- NRA Disabled Shooting Services Enters Second Decade p. 2
- Servicing the Remington M504 Bolt-Action Rimfire Rifle pp. 3-7
- Dealing with Screwed-Up Screws pp. 8-11
- Smoothing the Browning Hi-Power pp. 12-15, 17
- The Improved Do-It-Yourself Barrel Vise pp. 16-17
- Working the Lightning Pump Action Rifle pp. 18-19, 21-22
- Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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