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October 2006
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7 articles · 26 pages
Page 5
House Passes “Disaster Recovery Personal Protection Act”
” Law-abiding gun owners won another major victory today when the U. S. House of Representatives voted to pass H. R. 5013, the NRAbacked “Disaster Recovery Personal Protection Act.” Shortly before we went to press, the bill passed…
Pages 6–8
Disassembly/Reassembly of the Steyr-Mannlicher 1895 Carbine
A straight-pull bolt design, this carbine resulted from Europe’s sudden realization that repeating rifles deliver a distinct military advantage.
Pages 9–13
The Causes and Cures for Doubling on Krieghoff Shotgun
Once you understand the three possible reasons for doubling on these high-end sporting guns, the problem can be eliminated with some relatively simple but necessarily precise modifications.
Pages 14–17
Smoothing the Thompson/Center Encore
The performance of the Encore, billed as “a gun for all seasons,” can be easily and safely enhanced with some judicious stoning and polishing.
Pages 18–19
Tuning Revolver-Cylinder Lockup
Tuning Revolver-Cylinder Lock When problems arise on revolvers with the older-style two-point lockup, they can usually be returned to service with a simple “tuneup.”
Pages 20–22
Get the Lead Out!
Of three methods tested for removing lead fouling from a barrel, all are equally effective, but one method is cheapest, one is fastest, and one is easiest. You make the choice.
Pages 23–24
Reader Forum
Anschutz 141 Disassembly I’m looking for a schematic for an Anschutz 141 (#509149). My customer has had this gun since the mid-60s and has never had it apart, even to clean it. The safety quit working properly and…
In This Collection
- House Passes “Disaster Recovery Personal Protection Act” p. 2
- Disassembly/Reassembly of the Steyr-Mannlicher 1895 Carbine pp. 3-5
- The Causes and Cures for Doubling on Krieghoff Shotgun pp. 7-13
- Smoothing the Thompson/Center Encore pp. 14-17
- Tuning Revolver-Cylinder Lockup pp. 18-19
- Get the Lead Out! pp. 20-22
- Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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