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April 2011

April 2011 cover — Gunsmith Magazine, The American Gunsmith Archive

Issue 04

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8 articles · 30 pages

Page 5

Sales To New Gun Owners

When asked about the state of gun sales in the United States Scott Blackwell, Chief Sales Officer at the Freedom Group said, “It’s about the long-term effect on the shooting sports as a whole, as well as our…

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Pages 6–8

Getting Familiar With The Mosin–Nagant Rifle

Technical advice applicable to the Mosin–Nagant Models 1891, 91/30, 27, 38, 39 and 44. Their actions are essentially the same.

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Pages 9–11

Replacing The Extractor On A Ruger MKII Government Model

Ruger MKII Government Model are highly reliable, normally requiring few repairs and a little maintenance. Here’s how working on one created a new customer for me.

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Pages 12–15

A Hard Look At 1911 Magazines

look for in the 1911.

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Pages 16–20

Building a Custom Mauser, Part Two

Surplus Mausers are still great for customization. In this second issue of the series we’ll take care of the bolt handle, bolt lugs and drill and tap for scope mounting.

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Pages 21–24

Gunsmithing Books

Gunsmithing and The Encyclopedia of Modern Firearms.

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Pages 25–26

Squad Designated Marksman Rifles

How the Army Marksmanship Unit builds DMR rifles.

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Pages 27–28

Reader Forum

Gun Values I need some information on a Sauer & Sohn Model 38 pistol chambered in .32 ACP. The hammer is enclosed and has a decocker. The frame is stamped CHL 7.65 along with a small Nazi eagle…

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  1. Sales To New Gun Owners p. 2
  2. Getting Familiar With The Mosin–Nagant Rifle pp. 3-5
  3. Replacing The Extractor On A Ruger MKII Government Model pp. 6-8
  4. A Hard Look At 1911 Magazines pp. 9-12
  5. Building a Custom Mauser, Part Two pp. 14-18
  6. Gunsmithing Books pp. 19-20
  7. Squad Designated Marksman Rifles pp. 21-22
  8. Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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