Disassembly/Reassembly Of the Stevens Model 310
Here’s how to work with this reasonably priced addition to the Savage line of rimfires, as well as with other models in the 300 Series.
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Advanced Stockwork: Installing Exotic-Wood Fore-End Tips
A wooden fore-end tip of contrasting color’usually an exotic species’ makes an attractive and traditional addition to a gunstock. The techniques and the two fixtures outlined here will simplify the process.
Making the Gunsmith Shop a Success
Competency at your craft can make you a good gunsmith, but it takes more than technical expertise to run a successful gunsmithing business.
The Hi-Power: Parts Interchangeability and Rimfire Conversions
Aftermarket parts and conversion kits for the Browning Hi-Power and its clones abound. Here’s a guide to what works, and what works with what.
Working the Smith & Wesson .38 Double-Action Perfected Model
A significant step in the evolution of the modern revolver, the Perfected model was a marriage of the older S&W top-break design to the newer Hand-Ejector action.
Reader Forum
Replacing a Slide Handle I have received an old Winchester Model 1906 from a friend that is in poor shape. He needs it cleaned up and checked out. I’ve done all of that and the rifle functions fine, but he also wants…
More Legislation from the Bench
Just as we went to press, an Indiana judge ruled that the city of Gary’s frivolous lawsuit could proceed in spite of the new federal law that prohibits such suits. Named in the suit are 16 firearm manufacturers, including Smith & Wesson,…
Servicing the Remington 11-87 Premier Trap Shotgun
You’re likely to see far more of this shotgun than those from the high-end offshore makers. Here’s how it works and how you can keep it working.
Fitting an Extended Thumb Safety on the M1911
On a 1911-style auto, an extended thumb safety helps to put the thumb of the shooting hand in the correct position for fast action.
Making and Installing a Barrel/Receiver Coupler Sleeve
On some rifles, adding a coupler sleeve to strengthen the junction between the barrel and receiver can improve barrel stability and accuracy. The Remington Model 504, used here, is one of these rifles.
Smoothing the Taurus Model 80 Revolver
Trigger work on this early Taurus revolver is relatively simple and straightforward, but don’t assume it’s a clone of the Smith & Wesson Model 10.
Working the 1873 Springfield Trap-Door Single-Shot Rifle
If the internal parts of the 1873 Springfield breechloader look the same as those of the 1861 muzzleloader, that’s because most of them are.
Reader Forum
Whitney Barrel Found? I read Dave Yager’s letter in the November 06 Reader Forum, and noted that he is looking for a Whitney Barrel. If he sends me an email, I might be able to help him out. Regarding Dave Yager’s search…
Marksmanship Is Front-Page News Again
Not since the golden age of marksmanship in the Victorian era has a shooting-sports event commanded the front page of daily newspapers. During the latter part of the 19th Century, articles about the shooting matches at the National Rifle Association’s range in…
Insights on Taurus’ New PT 19 And Its Possibilities for Custom
The PT is a top-notch defensive pistol as it comes out of the box. And like other Series- 80 pistols, it can also be transformed into a target gun.
Rebarreling the Remington Model 504 .22 LR
Some rifles are easier to rebarrel than others. The Remington Model 504-T requires a little extra thought and a few extra steps, but the end result is a fine-shooting rimfire rifle.
Turn an Older Marlin Model 336 Into the New 336 XLR
Mechanically, the lever-action will still be a 336, but a simple modification or two will allow it to shoot farther, more accurately, and hit harder. Here’s how.
Stalking the Wild-Walnut Stain and Stock Filler
The author readily admits he might have taken the do-it-yourself idea a bit too far, but you’ll probably enjoy reading the story nonetheless.
Disassembly of the Remington-Keene Bolt-Action
A real find for a collector or cowboy shooter, the Remington-Keene is an early big-bore bolt-action that’s fed from a tubular magazine.
Reader Forum
Gun Kote Bead Blasting In the August 06 issue of American Gunsmith, I noticed you discouraged blasting with glass beads as a preparation for Gun Kote finishes. Your rationale? I consider aluminum oxide a little too aggressive for blasting aluminum parts, and…
California Assembly Defeats Microstamping/Bullet Serialization Bill
Legislation before the California Assembly (AB 352) that would have required microstamping of firearms and bullet serialization of all ammunition was defeated just prior to this issue going to press. AB 352 would have mandated the use of unreliable, patented, solesourced technology…
Disassembly/Reassembly of the Savage Series-93 Rimfire
Savage looks at it as a working man’s rifle. We see the little bolt-action rimfire as a welcome throwback to earlier times.
Those Versatile Vises
The vise is one of the most important tools on any gunsmith’s bench. With the addition of various replacement jaws and jaw covers, any vise can be made more functional and even more versatile.
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In this feature, we examine new tools and tooling, tips and techniques, and news items of interest to the gunsmithing community. Going to Home School On Checkering