Beretta Cheetah Model 84
work on one demonstrates key points common to them all.
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Making Springs
A how to on making V-springs in your shop.
The Model 71 Winchester
A history and notes on the Model 71 Winchester, a classic American lever action rifle.
Reader Forum
Winchester 94 Issue I have a late Winchester Model 94 End of Trail chambered in 357 Magnum that has feeding issues. The link is apparently worn and will not always prevent cartridges in the magazine tube from dumping under the carrier, locking…
F. I. E. Tex SAA Revolver
A how-to on the Firearms Import Export Tex Single Action Army 22 Long Rifle revolver.
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.
Baikal IZh-35M
built conventional competition pistol.
Weatherby Vanguard Stuck Bolt
My customer brought in a Weatherby Vanguard with a suspiciously stuck bolt. Here’s how I fixed it.
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…
Winchester 94 Restoration
The Winchester 94 is a classic, influential lever action rifle. How much restoration on these rifles is enough to bring them to good shooting condition while maintaining the gun’s character?
Rimfire Rifle Aperture Sights
An aperture sight with a longer sight radius can improve accuracy. I bought one and built another.
Remington 788 Stock Upgrade
An overview of refinishing a birch stock, here’s how I upgraded a Remington 788.
Reader Forum
Corrosion Basics for Gunsmiths I have been an American Gunsmith subscriber for many years. Brian Smith’s “Corrosion Basics for Gunsmiths” (February 2023) was the best article I have ever read in your publications. My role with my company for over 32 years…
Rock Island Auction Company
Rock Island Auction Company is a renowned auction house known for extraordinary antique collectibles, unprecedented results, and an overarching dedication to quality.
Toros Copolla T4
A look at the Toros Copolla T4 shotgun and parts interchangeability with the Benelli M4.
Winchester Model 1885
A how-to on renovating a Model 1885 Winchester rifle and adding a Schnabel tip to a custom restoration.
All Choked Up
An overview of shotgun choke use and maintenance.
Winchester 1895 Restoration
A tale of the Winchester 1895 that wouldn’t cock. Sorting out this old lever action seemed more like archaeology than gunsmithing.
Remington 870 Customization
The Remington 870 pump shotgun has the capabilities of being faster and easier to manipulate. Adding a red dot and easy to install furniture can really change how the shooter performs.
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T/C Contender I have been working on a Thompson Center Contender. When a barrel for a straight wall cartridge such as 44 Magnum is installed on either of my two frames there are no issues, however, when a barrel for a necked…
Working The Astra 400/1921
thousands of these noteworthy handguns are in American collections.
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.
AG Composites Stocks
AG Composites is a veteran-owned company that designs and manufactures advanced composite products in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama. The company uses modern design software to create Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and quality carbon fiber, epoxy, and paint to make its line…
Working the T/CR22
Thompson-Center’s excellent 10/22 clone offers high value for the price and incorporates a number of unique and desirable features.