Practical Gunsmithing [Paperback]

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Product Description

An essential reference for everyone interested in guns, this complete reference shows how to repair, improve, customize, and alter firearms. Complete troubleshooting information about problems such as misfiring and feeding and extraction failures is provided, along with tips for mounting a scope, fitting grips, and more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (April 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873491874
• ISBN-13: 978-0873491877
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #152,177 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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80 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Useful information for professional and hobby gunsmiths, July 15, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Practical Gunsmithing (Paperback)

This book contains a wealth of practical information on basic gunsmithing which will be of benefit primarily to hobby gunsmiths, although there are plenty of "tips and tricks" that will also appeal to professionals in this field. A wide variety of topics are covered, including choosing and using basic tools, blueing, trigger jobs, and general maintenance tips for a number of specific firearms. The book production is not of the highest quality, and subsequently the photographs are not as instructive as one might hope. However, the text is straightforward and not weighted down with jargon. Overall, an excellent introduction to an interesting topic.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical Gunsmithing, March 19, 2006

By	Sharon Brookins (Fort White, Florida USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Practical Gunsmithing (Paperback)

I found this book to be interesting and helpful in learning how to troubleshoot, disassemble and reassemble, minor repairs and revisions/alterations of a wide variety of guns, from single shot revolvers to pistols, rifles and shotguns. It shows and describes the tools required for gunsmithing, the terminology, comparisons, how to use them and a few "tricks of the trade". I found it relatively easy to follow, even for someone new to guns. I definitely plan on keeping it for my "reference library".