Advanced Gunsmithing A Manual of Instruction in the Manufacture, Alteration, and Repair of Firearms

A classic on the practice of gunsmithing, covering everything from rifling tools and sights to pistols and soldering. Vickery's clear and precise instruction covers essentials and techniques for both the amateur and professionalFirst published in 1940, W. F. Vickery's Advanced Gunsmithing, classic is essential for gunsmiths, both for the broad range of topics it covers and the insight it offers into methods of work current seventy-five years ago. Topics include:Barrel changingChambering, boring, and reaming toolsRifling tools and the rifling of barrels.Actions and their alterationsSights, scopes, and small parts.Rifles and shotgunsRimfiresPistols.Hand tool proceduresSoldering and brazing, heat treatment, and bluing.Making cartridge diesAnd more!A clear writer, Vickery how to move from one aspect of a given task to the next. This is a useful addition to any gunsmith's reference library.

ISBN:	9781629144382
Publisher:	Skyhorse
Imprint:	Skyhorse Publishing
Published date:	17 Feb 2015
DEWEY:	683.4
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Weight:	501g
Height:	210mm
Width:	140mm
Spine width:	33mm

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