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July 2023
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7 articles · 29 pages
Page 5
The Editor’s File
Real Avid is a leader in firearm tools and continually develops new options for gun building and repair. One of their top options is the Master Gun Vise, a multi-axis bench-mounted position-locking vise, a design specifically for gun…
Pages 6–12
Broomhandle Mauser Repair
A clean sweep! A how-to on repairing, restoring, and refinishing a Broomhandle Mauser.
Pages 13–15
Winchester 94 Restoration
The Winchester 94 is a classic, influential lever action rifle. How much restoration on these rifles is enough to bring them to good shooting condition while maintaining the gun’s character?
Pages 16–18
Double Trouble: Stevens Model 311
Working on the Stevens Model 311 Series F double barrel shotgun.
Pages 19–23
Steyr Mannlicher SSG
The case of the sticky Steyr. How I found and addressed issues with a Steyr Mannlicher SSG-69 PI bolt action rifle.
Pages 24–25
Gunsmith Business Competition
The various forms and faces of competition facing you and your gunsmithing business.
Pages 26–27
Reader Forum
Ballistol I am a satisfied subscriber, former mechanic, and journeyman tool maker. Brian Smith’s “Corrosion Basics for Gunsmiths” (February 2023) was very informative and comes across as authoritative. I feel I learned a lot from it but have…
In This Collection
- The Editor’s File p. 2
- Broomhandle Mauser Repair pp. 3-9
- Winchester 94 Restoration pp. 10-12
- Double Trouble: Stevens Model 311 pp. 13-15
- Steyr Mannlicher SSG pp. 16-20
- Gunsmith Business Competition pp. 21-22
- Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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