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August 2008
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7 articles · 26 pages
Page 5
Gun Sales Strong in Weak Economy
With gasoline at $4 a gallon, the housing market in a serious slump, and a general feeling of “malaise” in the overall economy, you might think the firearms biz would be hurting, too. Not so, I’m pleased to…
Pages 6–8
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Zastava M88 Pistol
This recently debuted combination of proven designs is an extremely reliable and economical personal-defense pistol. Here’s the inside story.
Pages 9–11
Rebuilding the “Battered” Revolver
Even with revolvers designated as “Magnum caliber,” full-power loads eventually take their toll. And once a revolver starts to “shoot loose,” the problems can be quickly compounded.
Pages 12–16
Back-Boring the Shotgun Barrel
Today’s skeet, trap, and sporting clays shooters are convinced of the benefits of back-boring. Thus, offering back-boring as a service can, of course, benefit the gunsmith as well. Here’s how it’s done.
Page 17
Explaining Repair Costs To Your Customer
Compared to just about anything else’a car, a washing machine, or an electric toaster’ maintaining and repairing a firearm is dirt cheap; it’s all in how you explain it.
Pages 18–22
Working the Colt Paterson Percussion Revolver
Although you may never see an original, there’s a very good chance you’ll eventually be handed a replica of Sam Colt’s very first repeating firearm. These instructions will work with either.
Pages 23–24
Reader Forum
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In This Collection
- Gun Sales Strong in Weak Economy p. 2
- Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Zastava M88 Pistol pp. 3-5
- Rebuilding the “Battered” Revolver pp. 7-9
- Back-Boring the Shotgun Barrel pp. 10-16
- Explaining Repair Costs To Your Customer p. 17
- Working the Colt Paterson Percussion Revolver pp. 18-22
- Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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