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Shotgun and Back Issues I’m writing for help identifying a 12 gauge shotgun I recently bought. The shotgun is marked “National Fire- Arms Co.” on the barrel, “12 GA.” on top of the chamber and “Modified Choke” on the left side of…
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Herter’s Model U9 Like Andrew Ciofani, I own a Herter’s U9 rifle with no manuals (Reader Forum, January 2014.) In the mid seventies for sure, Herter’s sold a barreled action designated as an “U-9”. It was available in many calibers. For a…
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Unintentionally Magnetizing Tools I’ve experienced something strange in my shop and am baffled as to how it happened. All of the small tools in my shop—screwdrivers, punches, pliers, tweezers and Allen wrenches—have become magnetized. I borrowed a demagnetizer from a friend and…
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Since then, as a bowhunter, I now need a crossbow, as most my age (82) do. Of the various cocking aids used, the rope cocking device, which reduces pull weight by half, is very popular. I know several women who can cock…
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Here is what he told us: The problem isn’t the bolt stop. It’s the bolt stop release. Needle nose pliers and a tweaking of the release inward or outward is the cure. That’s all there is to it, folks. During Mr. Horn’s…
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Custom Ruger I was very interested in Paul Mazan’s article on customizing an ugly pistol (“Ruger P-Series Custom Touches”, September 2013.) It was very well written and informative. I like the work he did on the frame, trigger, guard, and slide release.…
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Scoping A Mauser I read your article "Scoping 1896 Mauser Actions" by Wendell Deaner in the August 2013 issue and thought it was pretty good, however, I have had some issues in the past with the drilling jig you used. I have…
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Remington 1100/11-87 I have a question concerning your answer in the July 2013 Reader’s Forum ( Shortening A Model 1100 Barrel.) Does the information you gave Mr. Barton Holland also apply to the Remington 11-87? The gun in question is a left…
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Winchester M10 And Parts A customer recently brought me a Winchester Model 10 that is locked up. I have cleaned it thoroughly but it remains nonfunctional. Can you recommend a resource for a schematic so I can detail strip it? Also, I…
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High Standard Double Nine I need some help fitting anew “finger” in a High Standard Double Nine. This gadget rotates the cylinder to the next stop and I’m at a loss on getting it fitted and working. J. L. Halderson American Fall,…
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Winchester M97 And Crack Shot I have a Winchester Model 1897, serial number 625XXX. The corner of the hammer is broken. Are these available and where can I buy one? I also need a schematic as well for disassembly as I don’t…
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Remington 1898 A customer brought in a very nice Remington 1898 side-by-side double barrel with exposed hammers. One of the hammers had been lost and he wanted it replaced. I checked all the usual places (Jack First, Numrich, DGW) and finally settled…
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Stock Repair Tip The January 2013 edition of American Gunsmith had some fun stuff. First, your “in-the-cover” editorial on S1249 may come in handy. We need a shooting range, here in Bastrop County, Texas. Next, “Extreme Stock Repair” by Paul Mazan was…
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Marlin Barrel I plan on installing the barrel on a Marlin 70 and would like to know how to drill or file the barrel retaining pin without damaging the barrel or aluminum receiver. In examining the two Marlin M 70 schematics we…
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But, hey, if Chick wanted to buy anew tool I won’t argue with that. I just had to point out what I thought was incorrect info in the article. Andy Wander Upper Black Eddy, PA Right on…almost. After several unsuccessful attempts using…
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Henry .22 Repeating Ri le I have three rifles in my shop that were in a house fire. The only damage is cosmetic, being surface rust and a need for rebluing. The Marlin and Mossberg can be taken down but I don’t…
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Simple Pro-gun Marketing Here’s a thought I’d like to share with American Gunsmith readers. I found that instead of giving old copies of the firearms magazines I read to friends when I’m through with them, I now leave them in various waiting…
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Gun Parts List I need a list of names, phone numbers and addresses of people that sell new, used and old. I’ve been a subscriber for many years and certainly appreciate this. Ronald M. Will Jr. Quicksburg, VA For new parts, go straight…
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Three Point Jam I shoot a lot of .45 ACP through my duty pistol, a Para Ordnance P14/45 LDA with PXT, and my Colt Gold Cup. Awhile back I bought some Winchester “white box” ammo, mostly to replenish my supply of brass.…
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Colt Revolver I have a Colt Police Positive .38 Special Serial # 252XX in my shop that has a cocking issue. When attempting to cock the hammer or fire in double action the hammer will come back about a quarter inch, then…
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Spencer Shotgun Where can I get info on Spencer pump shotguns? I especially need disassembly and operation info. To begin, the Spencer is considered to be the first successful pump shotgun. It came on scene about 1882 and later in 1896. The…
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Taurus 58 and 38S I have a Taurus 58 .380 ACP and am thinking of buying a Taurus 38S .38 Super. Do you have any information or resources regarding these two pistols? These are both medium frames and the company claims they…
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I have The NRA Gunsmithing Guide and that’s not the only thing I disagree with in the book. You try making a Vspring the way they show and it will not work. I also have Kuhnhausen’s The Mauser M91 through M98 Bolt…
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Browning A Bolt A customer brought in a Browning A-Bolt Medallion in .280 Remington that is missing the complete lower floor plate assembly, including the action screws. I ordered all the replacement parts from Browning and found that the assembly is 1.400…