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September 2015
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9 articles · 28 pages
Page 5
Home Again
Michael Kenneth Smith presents a compelling tale of historical Civil War (or is that War of Northern Aggression?) fiction in Home Again, lived through the experiences of two young men on each side. Luke is a Confederate, volunteering…
Pages 6–10
Rat Rifle
Rat Ri le Mounting a scope on a Stevens Model 15-A.
Pages 11–12
An In-Line Muzzle Loading Pistol
The designer of the first in-line muzzle loading rifle discusses ideas for in-line pistols.
Pages 13–14
How To Make A Mauser Bolt Turning Fixture
Specialty tools are useful but can be expensive, especially if used infrequently. Here’s how to save money by building your own.
Pages 15–18
Gunsmithing AR-7 Rifles
Originally intended as a backup for downed Air Force pilots, Henry Repeating Arms now produces the AR-7 as their U. S. Survival Rifle. A Trinidad State-trained gunsmith demonstrates the particulars.
Pages 19–21
Making Contender Barrels The Easy Way
Open or expand the Contender market for your gunshop.
Page 22
AMT Automag III
Fitting magazines for this out of production handgun.
Pages 23–24
Kahr Arms CW45 Repair
This compact polymer .45 is a popular concealed carry option. Here’s how I repaired one a customer brought into my shop.
Pages 25–26
Reader Forum
Winchester Model 97 I need to change out a worn barrel extension in a Winchester Model 97. How tight should the barrel-to-extension fit be? How is the fit deemed correct? I was told by a gunsmith that works…
In This Collection
- Home Again p. 2
- Rat Rifle pp. 3-7
- An In-Line Muzzle Loading Pistol pp. 8-9
- How To Make A Mauser Bolt Turning Fixture pp. 10-11
- Gunsmithing AR-7 Rifles pp. 12-15
- Making Contender Barrels The Easy Way pp. 16-18
- AMT Automag III p. 19
- Kahr Arms CW45 Repair pp. 20-21
- Reader Forum pp. 22, 24
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