Headspace And Gauges
An understanding of headspace and gauges is critical to gunsmithing.
Topic
Measurement & Inspection
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Ithaca Model 37 Several years ago I inherited an Ithaca Model 37 20 gauge. The prior owner lived very close to salt water on the gulf coast. Because the shotgun came from the deep South I recently disassembled, cleaned, and replaced the…
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Lug Lapping I have an old (2007-8) Weatherby Vanguard, a pre-MOA model. After reading the article “Precision Barrel Fitting, Part Two” in the May 2014 issue I inspected the bolt lugs on this rifle and found some wear indicating the contact points.…
The Right Tools Are Not Enough
Why gunsmiths need to regularly calibrate their measurement tools.
Headspacing Pre- Cut Long Chambers
A how-to on headspacing rimless cartridge chambers cut long.
Reader Forum
German Shotgun I need to find a schematic for a 12 gauge Hege Waffen “Victoria” double barrel shotgun from West Germany. A customer had some one work on this before and now it will not cock, the safety won’t move, and the…
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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…
Datum Measurement
The eloquent explanation regarding ammunition shortages provided by our editor in the September issue omitted a major factor. Before he descends upon me in a dark fury, I’ll explain. Every time Senators Feinstein, Shumer or The Golfer-in-Chief mention more “gun control” in…
Model K10 High Standard Shotgun Open Rear Sight
A customer’s shotgun was hitting a foot low and a few inches left at 50 yards. Here’s how I fixed it.
Reader Forum
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…
Antique Shotgun Buttplate Repair
There was no replacement buttplate to be had for this 130 year old shotgun, so a repair was the best option. Here’s how I repaired a Wm. R. Burkhard shotgun sent in for major stock repair.
The Winchester Model 1887
PW87 from Century Arms.
Custom Open Shotgun Sights For Slug Shooting
Installation of open sights on a shotgun for use with slugs makes an ideal deer hunting gun. Finding the right sights to fit your particular gun can pose a problem. Two of my recent projects involving Franchi Model 620VS and Rossi Single Shot Youth shotguns will illustrate how to perform this custom work.
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J. C. Higgins Shotgun I’ve got a J. C. Higgins Model 66 12 gauge made by Sears and Roebuck, serial number 583XXX. My problem is that this shotgun double fires. I disassembled and cleaned the shogun for a thorough inspection. During my…
Kids In The Shop: A Gunsmith’s Legacy, Part Two
This final article in the series concludes with tips and pointers on helping a student on the way to beginning a career in gunsmithing.
Reader Forum
Browning Tap And Die I want to purchase the proper tap and die for a Browning A-5 12 gauge shotgun. What is the size and pitch of the side plate front and rear trigger screws? Gary Atnip Indianapolis, IN Since we do…
Scope Mounting The US Model of 1917 Eddystone/En eld Rifle
All manner of requests for scope mounting will come into the gunshop. Many of these requests are routine while others are more interesting and can sometimes be quite complicated. Old military rifles are among them.
Gallup Finds Most Americans Pro Gun
The Gallup Organization (gallup.com) is a performance management company and their Gallup Poll division regularly conducts public opinion polls that are frequently referenced as reliable and objective measurements of public opinion. Gallup Polls have measured the public’s opinions concerning a diverse range…
Breathing New Life Into A Shattered Old Gunstock
Sometimes restoration of an old gunstock isn’t even in the realm of possibility, but this old gun was different.
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Parker Brothers Double Barrel Shotgun I own and operate a small firearms repair shop and a customer recently brought in a Parker Brothers Side-by- Side Double Barrel Shotgun chambered in 12 gauge with exposed hammers for restoration. The serial number indicates it…
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Le Fever Nitro Special I need assembly instructions for Le Fever Nitro Special in 12 gauge. The one I received from my customer, who also wants the shotgun reblued and fitted for new wood furniture, is in pieces. Doug Templin Doug’s Firearms…
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Model 12 Winchester I have recently acquired an heirloom Model 12 Winchester pumptype twelve-gauge shotgun, serial #3506XX from my father. It is quite old and hasn’t been fi red for at least forty years. The problem witht the gun is the bolt…
Getting Familiar With The P238
A new entry from SIG SAUER joins the growing parade of CCW pistols. We think you’ll be seeing more of these than those of lesser quality.
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Winchester 1400 I have an older model Winchester 1400 16 gauge in my shop that is missing the upper half of the magazine throat and I have not found anyone who sells or even lists that part. At one time the 1400…