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July 2017

July 2017 cover — Gunsmith Magazine, The American Gunsmith Archive

Issue 07

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8 articles · 30 pages

Page 5

Special Ops

US Special Ops by Fred Pushies covers the history, weapons, and missions of elite military forces. It’s an broad overview of military special operations in the United States, from weapons, gear, missions, and the troops. It’s a topic…

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Pages 6–11

Refinishing Fine Stocks

Re inishing Fine Stocks A detailed approach to handling and refurbishing vintage gun stocks to their original luster.

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Pages 12–17

Barrels For Custom AR-15s, Part 1

Barrels are the foundation rifles are built upon. Due to no fault of the barrel maker, AR-15s often don’t deliver their accuracy potential.

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Pages 18–21

1871 Vetterli Conversion

Converting an old Swiss Vetterli 1871 .41 Swiss to centerfire. Here’s a modern way to conduct the conversion with the help of a 3D printer.

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Pages 22–23

H&R 922 Trigger Adjustment

Conventional methods of repair won’t always get the job done in a safe and satisfactory manner. Here’s how to adjust and increase the trigger pull weight of an H&R 922 revolver.

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Pages 24–26

Upgrading A Henry Lever Action

Few items of equipment add more usefulness to a rifle than a good sling. Here’s how to add one to a rimfire Henry lever action rifle.

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Page 27

Gun Shows

Gunsmith marketing at your local gun show done right.

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Page 28

Reader Forum

Modifying Model 41s I am working on a Remington Model 41 Targetmaster. The barrel and receiver are one unit on the M41 and were so advertised by Remington. They are serial numbered on the bottom of the barrel…

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In This Collection

  1. Special Ops p. 2
  2. Refinishing Fine Stocks pp. 3-8
  3. Barrels For Custom AR-15s, Part 1 pp. 9-14
  4. 1871 Vetterli Conversion pp. 15-18
  5. H&R 922 Trigger Adjustment pp. 19-20
  6. Upgrading A Henry Lever Action pp. 21-22
  7. Gun Shows p. 23
  8. Reader Forum p. 24
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