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May 2008
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7 articles · 30 pages
Page 5
So Long, Spitz
I’m not usually one to gloat over another man’s misfortunes. I mean, we all make mistakes. I’m making an exception, however, in the case of former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer. You remember, I’m sure, his well-publicized exit…
Pages 6–10
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Browning T-Bolt
Like the 1960s version, the new T-Bolt is a straight-pull action. Unlike the older version, the new model has at least one feature that’s sure to give the gunsmith migraines.
Page 11
Limiting Your Liability
Whether you have insurance or not, there are numerous ways to keep your personal liability to a minimum.
Pages 12–17
Basic Stock Work and Finishin
With a little effort and attention to detail, stocks made of common wood can look great, and a stock made of exotic wood can look even better.
Pages 18–21
Solving Extraction, Ejection, and Feeding Problems on the Marlin 39A
Here’by popular demand’are the most common problems with one of America’s favorite .22 lever-action rifles, along with tips on how to resolve them.
Pages 22–26
Working the S&W .32 Double-Action Top-Break Models
The .32 DA and its big brother, the .38 DA, were forerunners to what we know today as the “modern” S&W revolver. Hundreds of thousands of both were produced and sold around the turn of the last century.
Pages 27–28
Reader Forum
Remington Front Sight Replacement I just joined the American Gunsmithing Association and I appreciate your offer of technical assistance. Where can I find information and diagrams to show how to remove and replace the front sight bead (not…
In This Collection
- So Long, Spitz p. 2
- Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Browning T-Bolt pp. 3-6, 11
- Limiting Your Liability p. 7
- Basic Stock Work and Finishin pp. 8-13
- Solving Extraction, Ejection, and Feeding Problems on the Marlin 39A pp. 14-17
- Working the S&W .32 Double-Action Top-Break Models pp. 18-22
- Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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