Astra 960 Revolver
Disassembly and comments of the Astra 960, a classic Spanish police revolver.
Topic
Measurement & Inspection
Marlin Ballard
in the spotlight.
Modern Custom Revolver
When it comes to revolver fit, the tolerance and accuracy found in modern guns are the best ever. I won’t argue that some classic revolvers are examples of the gunmakers’ art to be admired. Just the same, for hard use there are…
Certified Gunsmithing
Certi ied Gunsmithing The ins and outs of the certification process and its potential effects on gunsmithing.
Reader Forum
Winchester M59 I am having trouble getting a Winchester M59 12 gauge into proper adjustment. I have books that describe servicing this action throughout and I understand it, however, when I carefully set the plug in the rear of the action return…
Double Trouble: Stevens Model 311
Working on the Stevens Model 311 Series F double barrel shotgun.
Remington 788 Stock Upgrade
An overview of refinishing a birch stock, here’s how I upgraded a Remington 788.
Reader Forum
Stevens Model 94B I am new subscriber and want to thank you for Learn Gunsmithing, The Troubleshooting Method included with my subscription. I need advice on my Stevens Model 94B 20 gauge. As to its history, I bought it from a friend…
FN Model 1949 and Variants
Working the semi-automatic FN Model 1949 or SAFN/FN-49 rifles and variants.
Stoeger Shotgun Repair
Working the ejection mechanism on a 12 gauge Stoeger double barrel 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.
I’ll Take a Slug of That
Working with old and interesting guns likely requires precise custom internal measurements. Here’s why and how to slug your barrel.
Repairing Firearms With Unusual Issues
Firearms are durable mechanical devices. So when they start having unusual issues, the problem can be difficult to diagnose. Here’s how I handled one such problem pistol.
Dating Remington Firearms
Remington Arms has a unique and thorough coding system for dating and identifying their firearms. Here’s how to decipher it.
P.08 Luger Inspection and Repair
A common assembly error is corrected and a broken ejector replaced.
Beretta M9 Service Handgun Inspection
The Beretta M9 has proven its worth for both service members and civilians alike. Taking the time to give it a proper inspection will keep it functioning to standard.
Anatomy of a Blow Up
Preventing problems posed from prodigious pressures.
Firing Pin Gauge
Measuring firing pin protrusion can identify one reason for light primer strikes and misfires. Here’s how I made my own gauge.
Reader Forum
Firing Pin Gauge I always enjoy reading my American Gunsmith magazine when it arrives, but I especially enjoyed RK Campbell’s “Firing Pin Logic and Mechanics” in the January 2021 issue. I am an amateur gunsmith and work on my own guns. Over…
The “Manurhin Candidate”
There were times when I would only occasionally see a Manurhin revolver come in for service or repairs, and even then, primarily for cleaning and inspection. Over the past few years I have seen them come in more regularly and they all…
Reamers and Slides
Dave Manson Precision Reamers makes cutting tools and gauges for the firearms industry, from large manufacturers to one-man shops and hobbyists. Owner Dave Manson and his employees are all participants in the shooting sports and have skill and experience as shooters as…
Bluing Browning Shotguns
Prepping and cold bluing a neglected Browning shotgun.
Cartridge-based Headspace Gauge
A close look at how to make a custom Go headspace gauge from a cartridge—in this case using a 223 Remington cartridge.
Reader Forum
Shotgun Repairs I have an Ithaca-Lewis 12 gauge hammerless side-by-side shotgun (S/N 105XXX) which dates to somewhere around 1904. I would like to clean up the inner works and possibly replace parts that might need replacement. I have scoured the Internet looking…