| The Art of Gunsmithing: The Shotgun Contributor(s): Potter, Lewis (Author) |
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ISBN: 1861268157 ISBN-13: 9781861268150 Publisher: Crowood Press (UK) OUR PRICE: $49.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2006 Annotation: 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, which may help the reader appreciate the complexity and great range of skills and knowledge a gunsmith needs. Topics covered include tooling and equipment; stripping and servicing; minor and advanced barrel work; rejointing barrels to actions and lockwork; minor and major stock repairs; blacking, bluing, browning, and engraving; and gun proof and the law. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Shooting - History | Military - Weapons |
| Dewey: 683.426 |
| Physical Information: 0.72" H x 7.6" W x 9.76" (1.52 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Potter talks about working on one of the finest sporting firearms ever invented - the shotgun. His work includes various types of shotgun, and covers the work a gunsmith actually encounters. It helps the reader appreciate the complexity and range of skills and knowledge a gunsmith needs. |