Professional Gunsmithing

Professional Gunsmithing

A Textbook on the Repair and Alteration of Firearms. With Detailed Notes and Suggestions Relative to the Equipment and Operation of a Commercial Gunshop.

Howe's book is intended as an inspirational source as well as a technical guide to the student who is anxious to study gunsmithing but has been led to believe it is a craft that can only be mastered by old world teaching methods. Howe's work remains a valuable teaching tool to this day. Profusely illustrated with over one hundred drawings and illustrations.

Includes:

·         Setting up shop

·         Functioning, timing, cleaning, adjustments, sight selection and mounting

·         Making small parts, stock repairs and alterations

·         Repairs to revolvers, automatic pistols, Rifles and shotguns

·         Heat treatment, grinding, polishing and blueing

·         Buying and selling guns

By: Walter J. Howe

Publisher: Stackpole Company, 1946

Pages: 518

Dimensions: ± 19.5 cm x 13 cm

Hardcover with dust jacket. Fair-Good condition. Previous owner name on inside front cover. Blue cover boards have edge and spine wear. Dust jacket with wear and tear. Internally a very neat copy.