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Misfiring Winchester 1300 I have a Winchester Model 1300 12gauge shotgun serial #L27660XX that occasionally misfires. The misfires show light primer hits. The cartridge usually fires after the second attempt. I have replaced the firing pin, and the problem still occurs. Comparing…
After more than 130 years of nearly continuous production, the SAA remains one of the world’s most popular revolvers.
First made by FN in 1914 and later by Remington, the .22 Automatic remains a classic in Browning’s line of rimfire rifles.
The Ruger Model 77/22 series of bolt-action rimfire rifles has a great reputation for accuracy and reliability. With the relatively easy installation of an extra barrel, it can also be highly versatile.
The Llama can be challenging. While inexpensive to purchase, parts are difficult to find. And while it might prove reasonably accurate with one brand of ammo, it can be totally unusable with others.
Known in .38 caliber as the Lightning and in .41 caliber as the Thunderer, the complicated design and less-than-robust construction did nothing to diminish the popularity of these revolvers.
Browning Lockup I have taken a Browning Citori O/U in because the top lever is now left of center, and my customer wants anew lockup installed to bring it back to “right of center”. I have not done this particular job before…
Except for a few minor similarities to the M1911, this excellent pistol design was a radical departure from Colt’s usual fare.
Frank Brownell, President of Brownells, the Iowa-based gunsmithingsupply house we’re all familiar with, has given an unprecedented personal gift of $253,000 toward The NRA Foundation’s Law Enforcement Endowment for the Law Enforcement Patrol Rifle Training Program. Support from the Brownells is not…
It’s been over a decade since we last looked at 007s pet pistol. Here’s how to take down and reassemble the Walther and its clones.
This Ruger bolt-action rimfire rifle is a topnotch firearm, but with the addition of a few aftermarket parts, it can become an even better shooter.
In this feature, we examine new tools and tooling, tips and techniques, and news items of interest to the gunsmithing community. Solder-Free Front Sights for Large-Frame Revolvers
Olympic Arms has brought back what was once a futuristic design that died too young.
Jammed Remington 742 Bolt I have a Remington 742 .30-06 rifle that came in with the bolt jammed to the rear of the receiver. After removing the trigger assembly, I could see that the locking lugs on the bolt head had turned…
The V-Max strikes again! Here’s how to take down, reassemble, and troubleshoot the sweet little BL-17 and its cousin the BL-22.
Ruger’s new addition to the P-Series incorporates some interesting fea tures as well as a durable and lightweight polymer frame.
Reshaping the hammer can solve the trigger-adjustment problems on this popular Beretta shotgun.
With modifications patented by Major George W. Schofield, Smith & Wesson’s top-break Mod el No. 3 revolver became a well-known and well-respected sidearm for the U. S. Cavalry.
Once related to a “secret weapon” by the U. S. military, the Model 51 was the only self-loader originated by Remington.
While two-screw swivel bases can certainly be installed by chiseling a mortise into the stock and forearm, there is an easier, more accurate way to get this task accomplished.
These side-lock doubles, manufactured for more than 60 years, differ in a few significant ways from other double guns of the period.
Forum Feedback I have a few comments to add on letters in the September issue: Regarding Stu Grell’s problem with the Remington 742 not recocking, the disconnector is mis-positioned on the wrong side of the trigger bar. This is a common problem…
Acraglas epoxy, once cured, produces a bond as strong as the original material itself. What’s more, it can be shaped, dyed, and textured to match most wood and plastic surfaces.
Once you understand the basics and have mastered the application of simple patterns, it’s time to move ahead. Here, we’ll cover some of the more advanced skills and more involved checkering patterns.
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