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May 2020
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8 articles · 29 pages
Page 5
Tru Products
Tru Products are designed for cleaning, lubricating, and protecting the metal of outdoor gear based on 100% synthetic oils engineered to bond to metal and create a lasting barrier of protection and lubrication for hunting and fishing equipment.…
Pages 6–8
Beretta Model 418
Beretta’s 418 .25 ACP handgun is an early pocket pistol. Dating from the 1930s, it was used by the world’s most famous secret agent.
Pages 9–12
Ishapore 2A1 Enfield Repair
Here’s how I fixed a magazine feeding failure in an Ishapore 2A1.
Pages 13–17
Marlin Model 43 Shotgun
Produced in the early 1920s, this Marlin 12 gauge pump shotgun had a cracked stock and needed a thorough cleaning. This is how it was disassembled and repaired.
Pages 18–20
Cartridge Conversions
Doddering old fools may not be tactical, but there are other reasons for gun projects. Here are mine for cartridge conversions.
Pages 21–23
Morse Taper and Shotgun Repair
Self-opening and self-locking shotgun bolting systems and their relation to the old Morse taper.
Pages 24–26
Keeping Safety First
Overview of gunsmith safety procedures.
Page 27
Reader Forum
Converting Revolver Cylinders I enjoyed RK Campbell’s “Converting Revolver Cylinders” (February 2020) very much as I have worked with several conversions with customers over the years. The article included several tips that I sure could have used! It…
In This Collection
- TruProducts p. 2
- Beretta Model 418 pp. 3-5
- Ishapore 2A1 Enfield Repair pp. 6-9
- Marlin Model 43 Shotgun pp. 10-14
- Cartridge Conversions pp. 15-17
- Morse Taper and Shotgun Repair pp. 18-20
- Keeping Safety First pp. 21-23
- Reader Forum p. 24
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