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Richland Shotgun Parts? I have a Richland side-by-side in 20 gauge. Looking at the right firing pin, it appears that the spring is broken. I need to know where I can get a tool to remove the housing as well as a…
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Measurement & Inspection
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Sticky AA Release Lever I have an American Arms Silver 1 over/under shotgun in 12 gauge with maybe 1,000 rounds fired. The problem is the Greener crossbolt locking system. If I snap the gun shut, the bolt is flush with the receiver…
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Savage Milano Shotgun
Before we could tell you the right way to take down this over/ under we had to wait months for “The Factory Guy” to figure it out and pass the process on to us.
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Removing Revolver Endshake I recently acquired a Smith & Wesson Model 28 with recessed chambers. The cylinder appeared to have quite a bit of fore-and-aft play, so I measured the headspace and barrel/cylinder gap with feeler gauges. With a deprimed .357 Magnum…
Lap Fitting of Rifle-Bolt Locking Lugs
Symmetry of the bolt locking lug surfaces must not be overlooked when preparing a rifle for the ultimate in accuracy. Both the testing and the correction are simple enough for the do-it-yourselfer.
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Balky Ithaca 12 Gauge I have an Ithaca Model 37-12 gauge. When you work the action holding the gun at port arms, the action locks to the rear and I have to use a mallet to loosen it. When the gun is…
Making and Installing a Barrel/Receiver Coupler Sleeve
On some rifles, adding a coupler sleeve to strengthen the junction between the barrel and receiver can improve barrel stability and accuracy. The Remington Model 504, used here, is one of these rifles.
Gun Kote: A Precision Coating
TR Gun Kote allows the gunsmith to easily apply an attractive, corrosion-resistant finish inhouse, and best of all, it doesn’t interfere with close tolerances.
Headspace: Measurements and Corrections
In a recent article, we established what headspace is and what it isn’t. In this report, the author covers measuring headspace and correcting it if it’s excessive or insufficient.
The Anatomy of the Savage Model 24
After making its de but over 50 years ago the Model 24 has be come far more than just a lost hiker’s best friend.
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High Standard Flite Plan? I’m writing to ask if anyone on the staff knows where I might find a breakdown or schematic for a 12-gauge Hi-Standard Flite-King Deluxe? I would appreciate any help on this matter. The gun is in excellent condition,…
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Parts for 16-Gauge Stevens I am trying to locate information and parts for a J. Stevens Arms Company 16-gauge break-barrel shotgun. I have no idea what the model number is; it has been removed. The barrel has been shortened to an illegal…
Making and Installing An External Hammer Safety
Sometimes creative measures must be taken to ensure the safety of a firearm. In this case, a failing rebound safety was corrected simply and inexpensively by installing a custom-made automatic safety.
Profile of the Kimber Custom II, Part 2
This M1911 clone raised a rifle company from the ashes, and went on to be come one of the most popular and highly regarded pistols on the market today.
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S&W Scope Mount I need the scope-mount drilling specs for the current production Model 41, 7-inch barrel. I have an older gun that I would like to drill and tap to match the current production, but I cannot lay my hands on…
Making and Using A Chamber-Neck Gauge
This chamber-neck gauge, easily fabri cated with common materials, provides a critical measurement required for safe and accurate shooting.
Working the Colt Model 1883 Hammerless Shotgun
Produced in three grades from “state-of-the-art” to “work-of-art,” the Colt Model 1883 hammerless double is still one of the most highly regarded American-made shotguns.
Why Doesn’t This 12-Gauge Kick Like a 12-Gauge?
Our field testing shows the Knoxx Comp Stock system is capable of reducing actual recoil.
New Life for Remington 11-48 Sportsman 48 Shotguns
If you’ve encountered problems trying to find a replacement recoil spring/friction-piece compressor assembly or a friction piece, there is a way around the lack of parts.
Going Beyond the Owner’s Manual With the Centurion Coach Gun
When we first saw it at the S. H. O. T. Show, we thought it was a percussion gun. We were fooled.
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Old Ithaca Parts I’m looking for an extractor for an Ithaca Double Flues model, made about 1910, serial # 202144. Any information you could provide would be appreciated. Old Ithaca parts are available from Sharps Guns, Ltd., Dunville, Ontario, Canada Auto Eject…
Applying Metal-Lined Bushings, Bedding, and Shims
Epoxy-based compounds like Brownells Accu-Weld can solve numerous gap-filling problems for the gunsmith. This technique, however, can add wearand chemical-resistance to the bonded surface.
Choosing and Using Precision Measuring Instruments
The precise fitting of gun parts is an impossible task without accurate measuring instruments. Here’s a guide to the types available, their uses, and what you should expect to pay for quality tools.
Retaining Screw Blues
Sometimes, a loose screw can became a “loose cannon,” causing multiple problems.