Making Springs
A how to on making V-springs in your shop.
Topic
Maintenance & Repair
Large Volume Cleaning
How I accomplish cleaning large numbers of heavily used firearms.
H&R Revolvers
Working with Harrington and Richardson top-break revolvers.
Reader Forum
Weatherby Orion I have a Weatherby Orion (Japanese version) in my shop and have searched for complete disassembly instructions in this over/under shotgun but have very little information on it. The owner has said that the shotgun unlocks after about twenty shots…
Astra 960 Revolver
Disassembly and comments of the Astra 960, a classic Spanish police revolver.
Repairing a “Duffel Cut” Rifle
How to refurbish historic military rifles cut to fit in a duffel bag for the trip home.
Marlin Ballard
in the spotlight.
Reader Forum
Broomhandle Mauser Repair I am embarrassed to have to report an error in my article, “Broomhandle Mauser Repair” (July 2023). I stated that Gavrilo Princip used one to assassinate Arch Duke Ferdinand and his wife Sophia in 1914, something I know I…
Problems Spring Out
Sometimes luck is better than being good. Previously missed by two gunsmiths, here’s how I stumbled unto a fix for a customer.
The Editor’s File
Real Avid is a leader in firearm tools and continually develops new options for gun building and repair. One of their top options is the Master Gun Vise, a multi-axis bench-mounted position-locking vise, a design specifically for gun work. The workpiece can…
Broomhandle Mauser Repair
A clean sweep! A how-to on repairing, restoring, and refinishing a Broomhandle Mauser.
Steyr Mannlicher SSG
The case of the sticky Steyr. How I found and addressed issues with a Steyr Mannlicher SSG-69 PI bolt action rifle.
Gunsmithing Adhesives
A synopsis of learning about and using adhesives. Here’s what I’ve learned about different products and surface preparation over the past 65 years.
Glock Ultimate Tool Kit
Review of the Nc STAR/VISM Ultimate Tool Kit for Glock handguns.
Modular Pistol Sights
A history of the development and current state of modular sighting systems for handguns.
Working The Astra 400/1921
thousands of these noteworthy handguns are in American collections.
Reader Forum
Marlin Magazine Fix I have an early Marlin rifle with a malfunctioning magazine tube I’m trying to repair. The magazine has an outer tube that pulls forward and the inner tube stays in the receiver. How does the pin in the follower…
FN Model 1949 and Variants
Working the semi-automatic FN Model 1949 or SAFN/FN-49 rifles and variants.
Remington 870 Maintenance Checks
Remington 870 Police and Express shotguns have differences, including maintenance checks. These checks are quick and easy to do and will ensure your 870 is running to the best of its abilities.
Reader Forum
Gunney GEAR The Gunney MAT is a gun-specific cleaning mat built to provide a clean, durable surface for shop work. Featuring patent-pending barrel holders at each end of the mat, the Gunney MAT is universal for any type of weapon. Created from…
Cleaning—The Complete Story
It may be boring but it’s always necessary. Some gunsmiths find gun cleaning a component of their service. Here’s how to establish standards for your shop.
Springfield Armory M1A Maintenance
Here’s how to disassemble and service the action and gas system of the M1A rifle.
J. C. Higgins 101.1/Savage 94
New tips on disassembly and maintenance of this classic shotgun.
Stuck Parts and Extreme Measures
Have a stuck part that absolutely needs to be removed but refuses? This guide will help you remove it.