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7 articles · 30 pages
Page 5
More Legislation from the Bench
Just as we went to press, an Indiana judge ruled that the city of Gary’s frivolous lawsuit could proceed in spite of the new federal law that prohibits such suits. Named in the suit are 16 firearm manufacturers,…
Pages 6–9
Servicing the Remington 11-87 Premier Trap Shotgun
You’re likely to see far more of this shotgun than those from the high-end offshore makers. Here’s how it works and how you can keep it working.
Pages 10–12
Fitting an Extended Thumb Safety on the M1911
On a 1911-style auto, an extended thumb safety helps to put the thumb of the shooting hand in the correct position for fast action.
Pages 13–15
Making and Installing a Barrel/Receiver Coupler Sleeve
On some rifles, adding a coupler sleeve to strengthen the junction between the barrel and receiver can improve barrel stability and accuracy. The Remington Model 504, used here, is one of these rifles.
Pages 16–18
Smoothing the Taurus Model 80 Revolver
Trigger work on this early Taurus revolver is relatively simple and straightforward, but don’t assume it’s a clone of the Smith & Wesson Model 10.
Pages 19–23
Working the 1873 Springfield Trap-Door Single-Shot Rifle
If the internal parts of the 1873 Springfield breechloader look the same as those of the 1861 muzzleloader, that’s because most of them are.
Pages 24–28
Reader Forum
Whitney Barrel Found? I read Dave Yager’s letter in the November 06 Reader Forum, and noted that he is looking for a Whitney Barrel. If he sends me an email, I might be able to help him out.…
In This Collection
- More Legislation from the Bench p. 2
- Servicing the Remington 11-87 Premier Trap Shotgun pp. 3-6
- Fitting an Extended Thumb Safety on the M1911 pp. 7-9
- Making and Installing a Barrel/Receiver Coupler Sleeve pp. 10-13, 21
- Smoothing the Taurus Model 80 Revolver pp. 14-16
- Working the 1873 Springfield Trap-Door Single-Shot Rifle pp. 17-21
- Reader Forum pp. 22-24
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