Ruger P-Series Custom Touches
Like Rodney Dangerfield, the Ruger P-Series pistols “can’t get no respect” since being introduced in 1985. Here’s how to customize them.
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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…
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Winchester M10 And Parts A customer recently brought me a Winchester Model 10 that is locked up. I have cleaned it thoroughly but it remains nonfunctional. Can you recommend a resource for a schematic so I can detail strip it? Also, I…
Timney Safety Fitting On The 96 Mauser
If you are going to mount a scope on a 96 or other military Mauser, it is necessary to replace the original safety to provide for clearance. There are several options.
Remington Model 700 Trigger Removal, Installation And Adjustment
Removing, installing and adjustment of a Remington 700 trigger can be easy. It’s all about correct procedure and having the right tools.
Working The Beretta 92
The work horse handgun of the Department of Defense and winning choice of Production Division competition champions, here’s how to maintain the Beretta 92.
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Winchester M97 And Crack Shot I have a Winchester Model 1897, serial number 625XXX. The corner of the hammer is broken. Are these available and where can I buy one? I also need a schematic as well for disassembly as I don’t…
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Remington 1898 A customer brought in a very nice Remington 1898 side-by-side double barrel with exposed hammers. One of the hammers had been lost and he wanted it replaced. I checked all the usual places (Jack First, Numrich, DGW) and finally settled…
Davidson Loading Ramp Remington Rifle Installation
Converting a Model 700 Remington rifle to single-shot can be done by installing a special pre-fitted, permanently bonded-in cartridge ramp.
Ruger 10/22 Tips
Hugely popular and for good reason, it seems every gun owner has Ruger’s iconic self-loading rimfire rifle. Here’s how to work them.
The Winchester Model 1887
PW87 from Century Arms.
Colt Gold Cup
Browning’s 1911 has been around a long time and plenty of references are available, as well as misinformation and misinterpretation. This is especially true with the Colt Gold Cup.
Contracts And Parts
Most of us in gunsmithing don’t bother much with written contracts when our customer orders work. Rather, we work from a simple repair ticket, such as sold by Brownells. These are good but aren’t really a contract which authorizes us to do…
The Ruger Model 77/357
A bolt action created to compete with the proven leaders in hunting rifles adds a new chambering in response to a large number of requests from the game-seeking public.
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Gun Parts List I need a list of names, phone numbers and addresses of people that sell new, used and old. I’ve been a subscriber for many years and certainly appreciate this. Ronald M. Will Jr. Quicksburg, VA For new parts, go straight…
Working The Ithaca Model 49
This Western-themed rimfire was popular in the 1960s and may be encountered today.
Fitting A Semi-Inletted Stock
Despite the availability of drop-in stocks for most of the popular guns, there is still plenty of work for the gunsmith.
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Three Point Jam I shoot a lot of .45 ACP through my duty pistol, a Para Ordnance P14/45 LDA with PXT, and my Colt Gold Cup. Awhile back I bought some Winchester “white box” ammo, mostly to replenish my supply of brass.…
H&R 900 Series Revolvers
Sturdy, well made and reasonably accurate, despite going out of business in 1986, H&R .22 revolvers might likely cross your bench.
Pillar Bedding The Remington 700/40X
Controversy remains over the usefulness of adding a third pillar to a rifle action but I no longer question this method of bedding.
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Colt Revolver I have a Colt Police Positive .38 Special Serial # 252XX in my shop that has a cocking issue. When attempting to cock the hammer or fire in double action the hammer will come back about a quarter inch, then…
Taking Down A Remington Army Model 1858
It took a while before this large frame revolver found a home with the military and became a popular sidearm in the American West.
Dakota Model 10 Single Shot
Two firsts for me, working with the Dakota Model 10 single shot action and a Kashmiri walnut stock blank, both provided by the customer.
Winchester Model 490 Disassembly and Assembly Procedures
How to tear down, clean and assemble a Winchester Model 490 rifle.