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March 2016

March 2016 cover — Gunsmith Magazine, The American Gunsmith Archive

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8 articles · 30 pages

Page 5

Skyhorse Shotgun Books

Skyhorse Publishing (skyhorsepublishing.com) specializes in outdoor sports, nature, country living, military history, and reference books. If you have regular shotgun work in your shop, or are an aficionado, they have two titles of interest. Fine Shotguns: The History,…

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Pages 6–10

The Winchester Model 94

It can be argued that the legendary Winchester Model 94 could be John Moses Browning’s finest achievement. Having started out in 1894 with the .32-40 and .38-55 black powder cartridges, this model has come in dozens of configurations,…

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Pages 11–13

Trigger Jobs On Modern Guns

Smoothing up a trigger system is harder than it used to be. More and more part restrictions are the reason. Here’s how to overcome them.

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Pages 14–17

Smith & Wesson Victory Model

The Smith & Wesson Victory Model is a fine classic with two critical considerations. Here’s what to look for.

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Pages 18–20

Savage Model 12 Accu Trigger Upgrade

Making safe improvements on an already good product takes shooting to another level.

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Pages 21–23

Forend Barrel Bedding System Installation

The proper use of an adjustable stock forend bedding system can be an effective way to dampen barrel vibration and improve rifle accuracy. A capable craftsman can make and install all the required parts.

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Pages 24–26

SHOT Show 2016

Overview of gunsmithing highlights from this year’s show.

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Pages 27–28

Reader Forum

Winchester Model 73 I have a Winchester Model 73 with a production date around 1908. I’ve replaced the toggle link pins (bent), trigger spring (flattened), and managed to massage some dents out of the magazine tube. I’m now…

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In This Collection

  1. Skyhorse Shotgun Books p. 2
  2. The Winchester Model 94 pp. 3-7
  3. Trigger Jobs On Modern Guns pp. 8-10
  4. Smith & Wesson Victory Model pp. 11-14
  5. Savage Model 12 Accu Trigger Upgrade pp. 15-16, 19
  6. Forend Barrel Bedding System Installation pp. 17-19
  7. SHOT Show 2016 pp. 20-22
  8. Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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