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February 2019

February 2019 cover — Gunsmith Magazine, The American Gunsmith Archive

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8 articles · 30 pages

Page 5

Top Dog

Every one of your customers and repair jobs involves a firearm and you’re as likely as anyone to be asked for advice on their use. Unless you exclusively repair wall hangers, those firearms will be used. Skillful marksmanship…

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Pages 6–12

The Kel-Tec RDB

Lightweight, compact, and innovative, Kel-Tec brings another entry to the bullpup firearm market, offering true ambidextrous handling.

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Pages 13–16

Parker Brothers Shotguns, Part Two

Once you find and obtain a classic Parker, it will likely be in need of some repairs, especially if you paid a less-than-premium price for it.

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Pages 17–19

Lab Radar

Doppler radar technology offers improvements over ballistic chronographs with older-style optical sensors and screens.

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Pages 20–21

Save Money With Used CNC Machinery

Interested in manufacturing guns or parts? Want to automate some of your shop work? A CNC machine may be an ideal fit and buying used can save lots of money.

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Pages 22–25

Marlin 60

The Marlin 60 is a ubiquitous .22 rifle and one is likely to eventually find its way into your shop. Here’s how to disassemble, maintain, functions check, and fix it.

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Pages 26–27

FN FAL “Frankengun”

The “Right Arm of the Free World”, the FN FAL has numerous variations. This sometimes leads to builds becoming a sort of Modern Prometheus with mixed parts. Here’s how I returned one to function.

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Page 28

Reader Forum

Assembly Instructions I need assembly instructions for the Springfield Model 67 pump shotgun. I’m also looking for data on A. J. Aubrey outside hammer shotguns as well as a firing pin and spring. Finally, where can I get…

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In This Collection

  1. Top Dog p. 2
  2. The Kel-Tec RDB pp. 3-9
  3. Parker Brothers Shotguns, Part Two pp. 10-13
  4. Lab Radar pp. 14-16
  5. Save Money With Used CNC Machinery pp. 17-18
  6. Marlin 60 pp. 19-21, 23
  7. FN FAL “Frankengun” pp. 22-23
  8. Reader Forum p. 24
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