Working The Colt 1908
Here’s how to work on Colt’s 1908 .25ACP Vest Pocket pistol.
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Ruger Ultimate Bullseye Upgrade, Part Two
We finish our Ruger Bullseye upgrade by completing the trigger job, internals, magazine, and grip.
Making M70 Ejector Pins
Making a gun part may prove less complicated than ordering one, particularly when the part is needed in a hurry. Here’s how I made a Winchester Model 70 ejector pin.
Ruger Ultimate Bullseye Upgrade, Part One
From workhorse to thoroughbred, the prolific and popular Ruger Mark I and II rimfire pistols are readily converted into top Bullseye performers.
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Remington Bolt Mating Surfaces I have a Remington Model 700 chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum in my shop and have a question about bolt mating surfaces. My customer brought it in without a bolt and this is the first rifle I’ve had…
Remington 141 Facelift
Renovating Remington’s classic pump-action rifle.
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Winchester 70 Safety Lock I have a Post-’64 push-feed Winchester Model 70 chambered in .264 Winchester Magnum with a safety lock that will not stay in the breech bolt when under pressure from the striker spring when assembled. This particular rifle has…
Winchester Model 67A
Here’s how to repair and mount a scope on Winchester’s Model 67A rimfire rifle.
Marlin 336 Firing Pin
Parts replacement poses unique differences among firearms. Here’s how replacing the firing pin on a Marlin Model 336 lever action went.
Savage Case Extraction
Work on a Savage Model 112 revealed case extraction problems. Installation of a well-placed shim on the bolt baffle assembly solved it.
Barrels For Custom AR-15s, Part 2
How barrel characteristics influence pressure, shooting military ball ammo, and determining optimal twist rates.
Ruger SR1911R Upgrade
Working Ruger’s take on a Browning classic.
Upgrading A Henry Lever Action
Few items of equipment add more usefulness to a rifle than a good sling. Here’s how to add one to a rimfire Henry lever action rifle.
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Modifying Model 41s I am working on a Remington Model 41 Targetmaster. The barrel and receiver are one unit on the M41 and were so advertised by Remington. They are serial numbered on the bottom of the barrel at the front end…
Model 94 Custom Repair
An analysis of a non-functioning Model 94 Winchester followed by an unusual repair puts the revered old gun right back into the deer woods.
Remington Model 24: Old Or New Style?
Here’s how to recognize and work with the differences between old and new-style versions of the Remington 24.
Ruger Six-Series Revolvers
Here’s a fresh look at Ruger’s Six-Series, classic and well-made guns that still see a lot of use.
Gunsmithing The Tokarev TT-33
The Russian Tokarev TT-33 doesn’t get its fair share of respect among service pistols. Here’s how to work on them.
Remington 513T
Working on Remington’s classic .22 target rifle.
Ruger No. 1 Modifications
Here are the must-have modifications and improvements for Ruger’s No. 1, especially the Tropical Rifle variant.
Downchambering A Rifle Barrel
If a cartridge or chamber size reduction is warranted, here’s what you’ll need for secondary barrel refitting and chambering.
Genesis Of The Henry Rifle
How a little S&W pistol grew up to be “That-Damn-Yankee-Rifle-They- Load-On-Sundayn-Shoot-All-Week” and more.
Gun Barrel Honing
Honing machines can outshoot hand lapping in the manufacture of precision rifle barrels. Here’s how Pac-Nor Barreling does it.
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Custom Gunsmith Casting Call I’m a casting producer for a production company out of Los Angeles. We’re currently working with a major cable network to find artisan custom gunsmiths for anew TV project we’re working on. We are looking for the “go-to”…