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January 2019

January 2019 cover — Gunsmith Magazine, The American Gunsmith Archive

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7 articles · 29 pages

Page 5

SOUM: M16/M4

The Department of Defense reported finding a small number of M16/M4 weapons that potentially could have an unintended discharge while manipulating the selector. TACOM (U. S. Army Tank-automotive & Armaments Command) issued a Safety Of Use Message (SOUM…

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Pages 6–12

Sterling Arms Double Shotgun

Yes, they really made one. Here’s how to work the Sterling Arms Corporation side-by-side 12 gauge double shotgun.

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Pages 13–16

Parker Brothers Shotguns, Part One

Among the most classic of American-made shotguns, Parker Brothers guns are premium shotguns that can be had for a reasonable price… if you know what to look for.

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Pages 17–21

Rust Bluing

A classic finish, rust bluing provides the best custom gun color. Here’s how to do it right.

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Pages 22–24

Enhancing Action Rigidity With A Scope Base

As we mount a heavy barrel to a rifle receiver, resultant suspension leverage can actually flex or spring the action. A good, one-piece scope base adds rigidity to action.

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Page 25

Mystique Means Money

Learning what make your business and services unique—and what to avoid—can prove profitable.

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Pages 26–27

Reader Forum

From the pictures of the barrels, I’m guessing this shotgun was made for the old brass hulls. Should you hang the barrels up by a string, you can perform a bell- Beware the gun nut who starts collecting…

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In This Collection

  1. SOUM: M16/M4 p. 2
  2. Sterling Arms Double Shotgun pp. 3-9
  3. Parker Brothers Shotguns, Part One pp. 10-13
  4. Rust Bluing pp. 14-18
  5. Enhancing Action Rigidity With A Scope Base pp. 19-21
  6. Mystique Means Money p. 22
  7. Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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