Making a Quick-Change Buttstock-Attachment System
For changing the buttstock on a rifle or shot gun, a simple quick-change attachment bolt can make the job quick and convenient.
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Shotguns
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Remington M17 Assembly I’m trying to put my brother’s Model 17 back together. It seems that some mishap occurred and he ran over the shotgun. The barrel and magazine are off the gun, and I’m trying to put it back to rights.…
Simple Pump-Shotgun Fixes: An Armorer’s View
Policemen are hard on their shotguns, but some sporting arms see service nearly as rough. These simple tips can keep a good shotgun pumping.
Modifying the Winchester Model 97 Shotgun
Here’s how to convert an older shotgun into a modern tactical/ hunting/homedefense weapon.
Rib Work on Double Shotguns Principles and Procedures
Knowledge of a few important principles and some inexpensive homemade equipment are all that’s required for the proper softsoldering of ribs on double-barrel guns.
Going Beyond the Owner’s Manual With the Centurion Coach Gun
When we first saw it at the S. H. O. T. Show, we thought it was a percussion gun. We were fooled.
New Life for Remington 11-48 Sportsman 48 Shotguns
If you’ve encountered problems trying to find a replacement recoil spring/friction-piece compressor assembly or a friction piece, there is a way around the lack of parts.
Making a Smoke-Free Muzzleloader Ignition Module
Some muzzleloaders tend to smoke up the action quite badly. Fortunately, there is a simple and practical measure that can be taken to correct this that can be applied to many guns.
Working the Winchester Model 50 and 59 Shotguns
The Winchester Model 50 was a departure from earlier efforts at creating a working longrecoil action, and instead used a new shortrecoil system with a floating chamber.
Working the First Pump Shotgun: The Spencer Slide-Action
Christopher Spencer, the well-known and highly respected rifle designer and developer, also produced the 19th century’s first pump shotgun.
Retaining Screw Blues
Sometimes, a loose screw can became a “loose cannon,” causing multiple problems.