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Gunsmithing (Hardcover)

by Roy F Dunlap (Author) "LUCKY is the man who has complete power over the location and equipment of his place of work..." (more)
Key Phrases: bottoming tools, gummed oil, inletting job, New York, United States, Winchester Model (more...)

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Professionals and amateurs looking for a complete, one-book reference will find Gunsmithing is made to order. Beginning with a guided tour of the standard workshop, Dunlap leads gun fixers and improvers to and through 36 chapters on basic and special tools, sources for supplies, and shop practice. It's all here: how to fix, modify, repair, restore, rebuild and customise firearms of all kinds. Tables, chamber drawings, cartridge data, testing facilities, and data sheets complete this encyclopaedic volume. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN-10: 8117077094
ISBN-13: 978-8117077092

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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bottoming tools, gummed oil, inletting job, recoil shoulder, scribed hole, action rifle stocks, high cheekpiece, inletting cuts, checkering tool, large bolt actions, general gunsmith, spotting compound, checkering cradle, recoil plate, compensator body, headspace gages, metallic sights, checkering pattern, forend tip, operating rod catch, dovetail sights, guard screw holes, takedown screw, firing pin tips, blueing solution

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New York, United States, Winchester Model, World War, Los Angeles, John Hearn, Leonard Mews, Monte Carlo, Winchester Magnum, Frank Mittermeier, San Francisco, East Tremont Avenue, Fifth Avenue, New Haven, New Jersey, Secretary of the Treasury, Springfield Armory, Ackley Improved, Bliss Titus, Tool Company, District of Columbia, Lyman Alaskan, National Match, Niedner Rifle Corporation, Paul Jaeger

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Book of pistols and revolvers by W. H. B Smith on page 35, and page 72
Advanced Gunsmithing by W. F. Vickery on page 35, and page 377
Book of the Garand by Julian S. Hatcher on page 36
Tool Steels by George Adam Roberts on page 710
Long Island City (Images of America) by The Greater Astoria Historical Society on page 51

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! Written in laymen's language, good material., October 1, 1999

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This review is from: Gunsmithing: The complete sourcebook of firearms design, construction, alteration, and restoration for amateur and professional gunsmiths (Hardcover)

One of America's best gunsmiths, Mr Dunlap covers trouble shooting and repairs for many firearms as well as custom building. This book is a wealth of technical information. I thoroughly enjoy his witty prowse and common sense approach.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best books on this subject, December 4, 2003

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I agree with other reviews that this book is a bit outdated looking at subjects like modern semi- and full-automatics. But this book is very well written indeed and a must have without a doubt for every learning and experienced gunsmith and or smaal arms designer. I have a lot of books on this subjects and this one one of the very best on my shelf. Absolutely advisable!

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38 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Basic information a bit dated, May 10, 1998

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This review is from: Gunsmithing: The complete sourcebook of firearms design, construction, alteration, and restoration for amateur and professional gunsmiths (Hardcover)

A lot of information on 1917 enfield. This book has been around a while the first printing was in the 60s. There has been some up dating but it needs a major over haul. All of the pictures are from the 50s and 60s of shops that are not there anymore and of people that have long sense died. Of course some of the basics don't change if you are looking for information on semi autos this is not the place.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny!
I found this book to be full of valuable information. It covers timeless topics in the gun world. While written some time ago, the information still pertains to today's firearms.

Published 4 days ago by William J. Plowman

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have
This is a must have book for any Gunsmith. It is written by a Gunsmith for Gunsmiths. Reading this book was almost as good as the first year of Gunsmithing school. Read more

Published 4 months ago by John D. Greer

4.0 out of 5 stars Rob Dunlap is the man..
An excellent book that covers some real information. A must have in any firearms owners lib., While it is older then I am it still is a great way to have the data and information... Read more

Published 17 months ago by Kenneth L. Potter

5.0 out of 5 stars Gunsmithing
Had lots of info about brazing, soldering and welding limitations and application. Just what I was looking for.

Published on November 6, 2006 by Bruce D. Smith

4.0 out of 5 stars kRoy Dunlap Gunsmithing
This book is okay. I bought it after buying several others and it has added to my knowledge about some guns and techniques. Read more

Published on August 9, 2006 by Carl E. Wolf

5.0 out of 5 stars A Keeper
My Dad and I shot with Roy in my preteen years. I was impressed with him as a shooter then, and as a gunsmith now. Someone mentioned "out of date" photos and dead authors. Read more

Published on January 27, 2003 by Geoffrey F. Beneze

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