The Art of Gunsmithing The Shotgun

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Publisher's Synopsis

This volume is written about working on one of the finest sporting firearms ever invented - the shotgun. Included are types of shotgun from everyman's dream gun, the sidelock ejector, to the everyman gun, the humble economy single barrel. It covers the work a gunsmith actually encounters, much of this information has never previously been published and may help the reader appreciate the complexity and great range of skills and knowledge a gunsmith needs, something unique in the 21st century. Topics covered include: guns and gunsmithing; tooling & equipment; stripping & servicing and examination for faults; minor and advanced barrel work; rejointing barrels to actions and lockwork; minor and major stock repairs; blacking, bluing, browning and engraving, and finally gun proof and the Law.

Book information

ISBN: 9781861268150
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Imprint: The Crowood Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 683.426
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 176
Weight: 678g
Height: 256mm
Width: 195mm
Spine width: 16mm