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September 2023
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7 articles · 29 pages
Page 5
KBC Shop Tools
KBC Tools & Machinery has been providing a variety of metalworking tools and accessories since 1965. Originally started as Kabaco Tools by Karel Bass in Detroit, KBC began as a catalog house selling surplus and English tools to…
Pages 6–9
Smoothing Turkish Shotguns
An overview of working Turkish shotguns. They are not all equal!
Pages 10–14
Restoring Grandpa’s Gun
A how-to on a “kitchen table” restoration of an old rimfire rifle.
Pages 15–19
Gunsmith Handloading
Reloading ammunition services in a gunsmith’s workshop.
Pages 20–22
M1 Carbine Black Gun
Reconfiguring the stock on a M1 Carbine for improved shooting and a “black gun” look.
Pages 23–25
Certified Gunsmithing
Certi ied Gunsmithing The ins and outs of the certification process and its potential effects on gunsmithing.
Pages 26–27
Reader Forum
Additional Parts Sources I’ve used your Gun Part Sources from your website (AmericanGunsmith.info/gun-parts). I’ve used several that weren’t on that list. Allegheny Arms (AlleghenyArms.com). Suppliers of threaded barrels.; Black Guns Wood (Black- GunsWood.com). Wood furniture for AR-15 rifles/carbines.;…
In This Collection
- KBC Shop Tools p. 2
- Smoothing Turkish Shotguns pp. 3-6
- Restoring Grandpa’s Gun pp. 7-11
- Gunsmith Handloading pp. 12-16
- M1 Carbine Black Gun pp. 17-19
- Certified Gunsmithing pp. 20-22
- Reader Forum pp. 23-24
MFGAxis Discussion