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December 2005
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7 articles · 28 pages
Page 5
Firearm Industry Granted Consultative Role to United Nations
The firearm and ammunition industry now has a seat at the world table of the United Nations. The 191-country international-relations body has granted official consultative status to the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI). SAAMI, founded in…
Pages 6–10
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Remington Model 51
Once related to a “secret weapon” by the U. S. military, the Model 51 was the only self-loader originated by Remington.
Pages 11–16
Make a Mini-Router For Installing Swivel Bases
While two-screw swivel bases can certainly be installed by chiseling a mortise into the stock and forearm, there is an easier, more accurate way to get this task accomplished.
Pages 17–18
Tech Topics
In this feature, we examine new tools and tooling, tips and techniques, and news items of interest to the gunsmithing community.
Pages 19–20
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.
Pages 21–24
Breaking Down the L. C. Smith Double-Barreled Shotgun
These side-lock doubles, manufactured for more than 60 years, differ in a few significant ways from other double guns of the period.
Pages 25–26
Reader Forum
Forum Feedback I have a few comments to add on letters in the September issue: Regarding Stu Grell’s problem with the Remington 742 not recocking, the disconnector is mis-positioned on the wrong side of the trigger bar. This…
In This Collection
- Firearm Industry Granted Consultative Role to United Nations p. 2
- Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Remington Model 51 pp. 3-7
- Make a Mini-Router For Installing Swivel Bases pp. 8-13
- Tech Topics pp. 14-15
- Chamfer Revolver Chamber Edges Without Disassembling the Cylinder pp. 17, 21
- Breaking Down the L. C. Smith Double-Barreled Shotgun pp. 18-22
- Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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