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Spanish Shotgun What do you know about shotguns made in Spain? The only markings are on the example in my shop is “Acero Cromado Especial.” JR Weaver Mountain Man Gun Works Admittedly, we know nothing about a shotgun bearing the markings you…
Practical how-to to block shotgun kick.
German Shotgun I need to find a schematic for a 12 gauge Hege Waffen “Victoria” double barrel shotgun from West Germany. A customer had some one work on this before and now it will not cock, the safety won’t move, and the…
An editorial by Paul Mazan. During a SHOT Show long ago, a rep from an American shotgun maker asked me what they were missing in the marketplace. I suggested a good double shotgun for Cowboy Action. His response, “What is ‘Cowboy Action’?”…
Mossberg 500 I recently purchased a Mossberg 500 .410 pump-action shotgun with 24 inch barrel. Soon after, I began experiencing some ejection problems. The shotgun will chamber and extract, however, the it does not always eject a shotshell or spent hull. Can…
Shotgun and Back Issues I’m writing for help identifying a 12 gauge shotgun I recently bought. The shotgun is marked “National Fire- Arms Co.” on the barrel, “12 GA.” on top of the chamber and “Modified Choke” on the left side of…
Whether installing a front or central shotgun barrel bead, positioning at top dead center is the key. Proper drilling and tapping, as well as drill and tap selection, is critical.
Custom metal work on the Savage/Stevens 311.
A customer’s shotgun was hitting a foot low and a few inches left at 50 yards. Here’s how I fixed it.
Careful work can turn an inexpensive gun into a prized possession.
There was no replacement buttplate to be had for this 130 year old shotgun, so a repair was the best option. Here’s how I repaired a Wm. R. Burkhard shotgun sent in for major stock repair.
A customer brought in a Western Field SD14A that was firing when the bolt closed. I first looked in the Numrich Gun Parts Brand Cross Reference guide and did not find it listed. It wasn’t listed in Jack First Gun Parts Reference…
In upgrading a Thompson Center Renegade, here’s how I installed a Green Mountain barrel and Lyman receiver sight.
PW87 from Century Arms.
deer guns for a long time, but an optical sight makes them even better.
This Western-themed rimfire was popular in the 1960s and may be encountered today.
Spencer Shotgun Where can I get info on Spencer pump shotguns? I especially need disassembly and operation info. To begin, the Spencer is considered to be the first successful pump shotgun. It came on scene about 1882 and later in 1896. The…
Installation of open sights on a shotgun for use with slugs makes an ideal deer hunting gun. Finding the right sights to fit your particular gun can pose a problem. Two of my recent projects involving Franchi Model 620VS and Rossi Single Shot Youth shotguns will illustrate how to perform this custom work.
In some styles of muzzleloading rifles the breech plug ignition system can vastly be improved. A new, properly-designed screw-in breech plug can prevent blow back smoke, improve ignition quality and ease of loading.
J. C. Higgins Shotgun I’ve got a J. C. Higgins Model 66 12 gauge made by Sears and Roebuck, serial number 583XXX. My problem is that this shotgun double fires. I disassembled and cleaned the shogun for a thorough inspection. During my…
For any skill, trade or culture to remain it must be passed on to the next generation. Gunsmithing is no different.
Browning Tap And Die I want to purchase the proper tap and die for a Browning A-5 12 gauge shotgun. What is the size and pitch of the side plate front and rear trigger screws? Gary Atnip Indianapolis, IN Since we do…
Sometimes restoration of an old gunstock isn’t even in the realm of possibility, but this old gun was different.
A shotgunner’s rear sight is his eye and comb height sets the placement. This modification allows the shooter a custom fi t.
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