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October 2016
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7 articles · 29 pages
Page 5
Osprey Publishing
The Flintlock Musket: Brown Bess & Charleville 1715-1865 by Stuart Reid analyzes the flintlock musket as one of the iconic weapons in history. Reid worked as a librarian, was a soldier, and had ancestors who fought at Culloden,…
Pages 6–7
Phoenix Handguns
The inexpensive Phoenix Arms HP22A and HP25A are .22 LR and .25 ACP pistols with similar characteristics.
Pages 8–13
1851 London Navy
Cap and ball revolvers are still great shooters. Here’s how to prep a Uberti/Cimarron London Navy for black powder.
Page 14
Holemaking Technology
Increasing efficiency, quality, and precision in firearm manufacturing.
Pages 15–16
Mini Machines For Gunsmiths
Gunsmiths may not have the need (or the capital) for expensive machining equipment. Here are examples of small and affordable machines for your shop.
Pages 17–25
AR-15 Barrel Harmonics
Physics Nobel Laureate Richard Feynman once said, “If you think you understand quantum mechanics, you probably don’t understand quantum mechanics.” I believe most shooters, handloaders, and gunsmiths could substitute “barrel harmonics” for “quantum mechanics” here for an accurate…
Pages 26–27
Reader Forum
ITAR Confusion The Department of Defense Trade Control Office (DDTC) has issued contradictory and confusing guidance regarding if/when a gunsmith or gunmaker needs to register for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance. Rather than rely on interpretations…
In This Collection
- Osprey Publishing p. 2
- Phoenix Handguns pp. 3-4
- 1851 London Navy pp. 5-10
- Holemaking Technology p. 11
- Mini Machines For Gunsmiths pp. 12-13
- AR-15 Barrel Harmonics pp. 14-22
- Reader Forum pp. 23-24
MFGAxis Discussion