Working The Webley “WG” Model Revolvers
Adopted by the British Army in 1887, the Webley WG is robust, dependable and was one of the best big bore military revolvers ever.
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Getting To Know The Century Arms UC-9 Carbine
Anyone wanting more home defense fi repower will be in the market for Century Arms Ultimate Carbine chambered in 9mm. Here’s how to maintain this submachine gun look alike.
Working The Dan Wesson Revolver
A classic switch barrel revolver, manufacture of the Dan Wesson may be no more but you’re likely to run across them.
Reviving A Steyr 1909 Pocket Pistol
Let me start with some thoughts on small pistol history. I have to admit that small pistols and derringers have been fascinating me for along time. The major wonder of these guns is twofold. First, they are the last resort in self-defense.…
Meet The Century Arms Centurion Model 39 Sporter
Don’t think of this purely Yankee-made rifl e as yet another run-of-themill AK-47. Despite its Kalashnikov roots, the Century Arms Centurion is a great example of the modern sporting rifles.
The Fractured History of The “Buntline Special”
It was never the favorite of Wyatt Earp and was named by a writer of tall tales. Still, one can get handed to you anyway.
Gunsmithing Books
Gunsmithing and The Encyclopedia of Modern Firearms.
Removing Pinned And Welded Muzzle Devices With Basic Tools
Have a muzzle device you need gone? Here is a simple process for gunsmiths who lack access to a mill or lathe.
Rebarreling An M1 Garand
Breathing new life into an old war horse can provide satisfaction for both the gunsmith and the owner.
Rolling Block Renovated
Knowing what to look for, along with a dose of gunsmithing knowhow, can transform a discarded, century-old rifl e into a great shooter.
Classic Books: Part Three, Metalworking
In this final installment of the Gunsmithing Classics series of books we look at the works of the old masters of metal.
Custom Stock Repair
Be it cracks, chips, or splits, sooner or later you will be faced with stock repairs. Some are minor and easy to fix while others need more consideration on the approach.
Checking Out An Old Classic: The Colt Model 1917
Be wary of what the owner wants you to do with this classic revolver!
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Remington 887 Shotgun
Designed especially for waterfowlers and new in all the right ways, the 887 surpasses the bestselling pump gun ever made (the 870) in many respects.
Salvage It or Scrap It?
A gun that some professionals would relegate to the parts bin can provide a rewarding challenge to the amateur ’smith.
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Little Sharps Rifle
With this 80-percentscale replica, Charles Daly has brought the old buffalo gun down to deer-hunter size.
Working the Winchester Model 1894 Lever-Action Rifle
With more than 7 million produced over a production run that spanned roughly 110 years, the Model 1894 is the most popular high-powered sporting rifle ever produced.
Reader Forum
Enfield Barrel Removal I have a World War II-vintage Enfield rifle and can’t seem to remove the barrel from the receiver. I heard that sometimes iodine was used on the threads to lock them in place. Any suggestions for removing the barrel?…
Reader Forum
Savage 340 Barrels I own a Savage 340E in .222 Remington. I don’t know a lot of history about this gun or the 340 in general. I bought it about 22 years ago from a Tennessee groundhogger. I’ve been shooting it for…
Working the Winchester Model 1873/1876 and Modern Replica
The popularity of the classic Winchester lever-actions has been renewed and restored by a new generation of replicas.
Goof-Proof Removal of the Thompson Barrel
If you’re ever lucky enough to work on a valuable original, you’ll need some special tools and techniques that might not be necessary for working on the semiautomatic replica.
Working the Sharps Model 1874 Rifle
The most popular single-shot rifle of 150 years ago is arguably still the most popular single-shot of today. That’s known as “withstanding the test of time.”
Problem Solving with Aluminum Frame 1911-Type Pistols
Some aftermarket parts and special techniques can help to keep an aluminum-frame pistol from succumbing to wear or to repair one that’s already surrendered.
Working the Newer Marlin Lever-Actions
Follow these simple steps to disassemble and reassemble the Marlin Model 336- Series rifles, as well as the Model 444 and the post-1972 Model 1895.