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Modifying Model 41s I am working on a Remington Model 41 Targetmaster. The barrel and receiver are one unit on the M41 and were so advertised by Remington. They are serial numbered on the bottom of the barrel at the front end…
Osprey Rifle Books
The Industrial Revolution provided the technological means to mass produce sufficient quantities of reliable, rifled firearms to make formal, massed marksmanship a worthy pursuit for militaries. No longer considered a bayonet handle capable of a few volleys before the inevitable infantry charge,…
Working Inexpensive 1911s
1911 parts compatibility is sometimes an issue. Here’s what I’ve found about parts interchangeability and reliability working with 1911s from Armscor/Rock Island, High Standard, and Cimarron.
Encyclopedic Error
Debunking old wives’ tales in gunsmithing the AR-15.
Model 94 Custom Repair
An analysis of a non-functioning Model 94 Winchester followed by an unusual repair puts the revered old gun right back into the deer woods.
Remington Model 24: Old Or New Style?
Here’s how to recognize and work with the differences between old and new-style versions of the Remington 24.
Spring Making Made Easy
Spring making is no mystery. Here’s how you can add this to your gunsmithing services.
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Group Gauge There it is again, one of those “Why didn’t I think of that?” articles. Paul Mazan’s “Making A Group Gauge” in the April 2017 issue has given me another interesting shop project. I have always carried a small pocket-sized steel…
Competitive Pistol
Gun owners in general, and gunsmiths in particular, should embrace any form of formally-organized shooting activity, including those they don’t personally partake. All organized shooting events help showcase all the positive attributes of gun ownership. They are the embodiment of skillful, safe,…
Ruger Six-Series Revolvers
Here’s a fresh look at Ruger’s Six-Series, classic and well-made guns that still see a lot of use.
Metal Polishing
Before refinishing a metal part on any firearm, the surface must be properly prepared. Here’s how I polish gunsmith projects.
Combating AR-15 Bolt Carrier Tilt
Eugene Stoner never designed his AR-15 to be a tack driver. It was intended to be a lightweight battlefield weapon but by good fortune it happens to be easier to work on than its predecessors. In spite of certain design elements, it…
Gunsmithing The Tokarev TT-33
The Russian Tokarev TT-33 doesn’t get its fair share of respect among service pistols. Here’s how to work on them.
Bolt Action Shotgun Conversion
Converting an old Ranger bolt action shotgun into a single shot brought new life into a customer’s gun show bargain.
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Stevens Guns I have a couple old Stevens guns that I need to find information on. I believe I need to contact John Callahan. Can you help me? Am I looking for the right person? You are indeed. John Callahan has been…
Infringed
Alexandria Kincaid is a firearms law attorney and owns a full-service law firm (AlexKincaid.com, with offices in Boise, Idaho and Lake Oswego, Oregon emphasizing estate and business asset protection, constitutional and criminal law, and firearms law. The firm is affiliated with the…
Springfield XD
Maintenance and improvement of the Springfield XD 9/40, including installing the Powder River Precision spring kit.
The Accu-Wedge
Can a $5 piece of red bubble gum cure a fifty-year-old design flaw?
Mosin-Nagant Barrel Sleeve
More years ago than I care to remember I had worked on a rifle for my Uncle Gale. He took me on my first Canada fishing trip and first northern Quebec Caribou hunt. Great memories, and awesome northern lights, too. That rifle…
Savage 219
Working with a Savage single shot that showed up in a bag.
SHOT Show 2017
Our Technical Editor’s editorial from Las Vegas.
Magpul Bottom Metal
Fitting and using Magpul Hunter 700 bottom metal with a Remington 700 BDL stock.
Making A Group Gauge
Here is a handy tool to measure group size when you’re out at the range. A few simple tools and an hour of your time is all it takes.