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February 2018
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7 articles · 29 pages
Page 5
Civil War Sharphooting
At the outset of the American Civil War, the wealthy inventor and expert shot Hiram Berdan initiated the setting-up of sharpshooting units in the Union Army. These units would be tasked primarily with open-order skirmishing as well as…
Pages 6–10
Browning Buckmark Varmint/Silhouette
I recently had opportunity recently to take in an old favorite—a Browning Buckmark pistol in .22LR. Not just another Buckmark as this old beauty had a 9 7/8" barrel with oversized grips. You don’t see many Buckmarks configured…
Pages 11–15
Shop-Made Tools, Fixtures, Parts
They say that necessity is the mother of invention. Sometimes, making tools, fixtures, and parts for your shop is such a necessity.
Pages 16–17
Making Custom Bolt Handles
Custom bolt handles are expensive, however, they can be readily made in your shop. Here’s the materials and how-to for making a bolt handle from scratch for your custom rifle project.
Pages 18–21
The Traveling Gunsmith
Gunsmiths may be called to appraise and work on firearms away from the shop. Here are some insights and tales from having taken my skills on the road.
Pages 22–26
Lee-Enfield Rifles
Tips, myths, and common problems of a British classic.
Page 27
Reader Forum
Wur lein Ri le Do you know where I can find a parts breakdown for a Wurfflein .22 caliber rifle? I inherited one and want to restore function to the interesting old piece as it has been sitting…
In This Collection
- Civil War Sharphooting p. 2
- Browning Buckmark Varmint/Silhouette pp. 3-7
- Shop-Made Tools, Fixtures, Parts pp. 8-12
- Making Custom Bolt Handles pp. 13-14
- The Traveling Gunsmith pp. 15-18
- Lee-Enfield Rifles pp. 19-23
- Reader Forum p. 24
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