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October 2007
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7 articles · 32 pages
Page 5
Gunsmithing: A “Living” Art
Maybe you saw the same thing: An unsigned AP newswire story titled “Gunsmith Numbers Declining in What May Bea ”Dying Art” ran in Sunday papers across the country a few weeks ago. Dying art!? Get out of town,…
Pages 6–10
Servicing the Remington Genesis Muzzleloader
Studying the procedures used to service Remington’s newest blackpowder rifle will help to familiarize you with the processes used with most other inline smoke poles.
Pages 11–16
Safe and Effective Removal Of Nickel Plating
Whether you plan to refinish with bluing or fresh plating, the complete removal of old plating’without damage to the base metal’ is crucial for a first-rate finish.
Page 17
Estimates vs. The Final Repair
It is not unusual for a customer to ask you for an estimate for repairing a gun. Naturally you’re glad to give him one, but be aware of the pitfalls.
Pages 18–21
Upgrading with Drop-In Pistol Parts
Drop-in aftermarket parts can’t be expected to produce match-grade results but, when chosen carefully, they can produce improved performance at a reasonable cost.
Pages 22–26
Working the Colt Huntsman Pistol
This .22-caliber example of Colt’s pistol offerings is well made and will be around for a long time’as long as it is well maintained.
Pages 27–30
Reader Forum
Remington Model 742 Extractor Problems I have a quick question for you: What is the minimum overall length of the action spring for a Remington 742? I have a 742 that keeps ripping out replacement extractors. (The replacements…
In This Collection
- Gunsmithing: A “Living” Art p. 2
- Servicing the Remington Genesis Muzzleloader pp. 3-6, 22
- Safe and Effective Removal Of Nickel Plating pp. 7-10
- Estimates vs. The Final Repair pp. 11-13
- Upgrading with Drop-In Pistol Parts pp. 14-17
- Working the Colt Huntsman Pistol pp. 18-22
- Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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