Marlin 1895 Magazine
Creating an extended magazine for the .45-70 1895 XLR Marlin.
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Measurement & Inspection
Lone Wolf Distributors
Founded in 1998, Lone Wolf Distributors established itself as a leading Glock accessory supplier. Their production starts with mill run quantities of raw materials with in-house engineers utilizing CAD design exploiting exacting CNC tolerance control during manufacturing. The company’s production is tied…
Marlin Model 43 Shotgun
Produced in the early 1920s, this Marlin 12 gauge pump shotgun had a cracked stock and needed a thorough cleaning. This is how it was disassembled and repaired.
Ithaca Flues Shotgun
How I repaired an Ithaca Flues 16 gauge double shotgun.
Reader Forum
Springfield Model 511 I have a Springfield Model 511 side-by-side shotgun with 3" 12 gauge chambers built by Savage. I would like to field strip it for a thorough cleaning but it’s unlike any other side-by-side in my experience. Upon removing the…
MAB Pistol
Working the MAB Model D, Type II, 7.65mm pistol.
Dovetail Sights and Measurements
Typical dimensions for installing and working with sights dovetailed into pistol slides.
RBL Shotgun Trigger Conversion
A double trigger shotgun can be converted into a single trigger even at a small shop. Here’s how it’s done.
Inspecting Your Work
Once upon a time, there was a Glock G19 in my shop… Here’s the story and what I learned about inspecting and documenting my gunsmith work.
Coach Gun Smooth Up
Short barreled side-by-side shotguns are classic defense guns and still maintain popularity today. Here’s how to slick them up for improved use.
Reader Forum
Restoration Info I have a Model 67-H Springfield pump shotgun in 12 gauge brought to me in pieces and I need assembly instructions. Also, I’m looking for a supply of .228 barrels for restoring several .22 Savage Hi-Power (5.6x52mm R) rifles. Numrich…
Nambu Type 14
The Japanese Nambu Type 14 in 8x22mm is not as uncommon as you think. Here’s how to handle one if it should cross your bench.
Reader Forum
Stevens Arms Restoration I’ve been trying to restore a friend’s family heirloom into a wall hanger. The only identification I have is on the butt plate marked “J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co.” It’s an exposed hammer double barrel 12 gauge shotgun.…
Reader Forum
Winchester Model 50 A customer dropped off a Model 50 Winchester 20 gauge shotgun that is not feeding shotshells. The carrier does not move when cycling the bolt manually either. The carrier will move up with the finger pressure with the bolt…
The Traveling Gunsmith
Gunsmiths may be called to appraise and work on firearms away from the shop. Here are some insights and tales from having taken my skills on the road.
Sako P75
Every now and again, something comes into your shop that just catches your eye. This little Sako was one of those guns. It was in for a deep cleaning and a complete inspection as the owner had inherited this little gem and…
Working The Colt 1908
Here’s how to work on Colt’s 1908 .25ACP Vest Pocket pistol.
Scope Leveler Device
Canting a rifle will always degrade accuracy to some extent but there are positive measures that can be taken to alleviate this on our way to reliable accuracy. Here’s how to make, install, and test a scope leveler.
Reader Forum
Group Gauge There it is again, one of those “Why didn’t I think of that?” articles. Paul Mazan’s “Making A Group Gauge” in the April 2017 issue has given me another interesting shop project. I have always carried a small pocket-sized steel…
Making A Group Gauge
Here is a handy tool to measure group size when you’re out at the range. A few simple tools and an hour of your time is all it takes.
J. C. Higgins Restoration
Sometimes we take on jobs that aren’t very pretty, but we still do them. Here’s how I did a total restoration of an old, damaged J. C. Higgins bolt action shotgun.
Reader Forum
Spring ield 67H I have a Model 67H Springfield 12 gauge pump shotgun and need an instruction manual and parts for it. Any advice where I can go? Also, in the October 2016 Reader Forum about “Accuracy problems” and the Browning A-Bolt…
Winchester Model 67 Sight Renovation
Making a rear sight elevator and front sight bead for a Winchester Model 67 turned out to be a good reason to go over the whole rifle.
Scope Reticle Replacement
Innovative gunsmiths can meet their customer’s needs. A request to replace a scope reticle proved to be a new, fulfilling challenge.