Widely regarded as one of the foremost bibles of gunsmithing of its time, Vickery's "Advanced Gunsmithing" is still relevant to this day. A classic work, profusely illustrated.Ī historical landmark title on the practice of gunsmithing. All in all, Dunlap covers soldering and brazing welding heat treatment of metals making and fitting sights and accessories making, fitting and heat treatment of parts cartridge information useful to gunsmiths rifle barrels chamber and barrel work rifle-action work pistol and revolver work shotgun work twenty two rim fire arms browning, blueing and blacking of metal fitting commercial metallic sights mounting telescopic sights wood for gun stocks design of gun stocks stock making checkering stock repair and alteration stock finishing styling the custom rifle custom metal work ornamentation of wood and metal target rifles the Garand rifle testing facilities and apparatus synthetic bedding cartridge and chamber drawings and data sheets. In the midst of a general discussion on disassembly, for instance, Dunlap digresses to describe in detail a L-shaped tool he made to simplify reassembly of an L.C. His chapter entitled "Helpful Gunsmith Knowledge," is absolutely crammed with bits of information, and includes tips that he evidently could find no other place for in his book.
He supports his recommendation by explaining why you'll find wider use for a medium coarse than a finer stone. For example, instead of merely bringing up the need for a bench grinder, he cites why a 1/4- o r 1/3-horsepower, double-shaft model, turning at 1,750 rpm with a wire-brush wheel on one side and a medium-coarse wheel on the other is the best choice. Dunlap's book is self-described as "a manual of firearms design, construction, alteration and remodeling for amateur and professional gunsmiths and users of modern firearms." What makes Dunlap's book important is its specificity. Illustrated with over 100 photos and drawings. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software.
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