The Art of Gunsmithing

The Shotgun

By: Lewis Potter

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Hardcover | 24 April 2006

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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, much of this information has never previously been published and may help the reader appreciate the complexity and great range of skills and knowledge a gunsmith needs, something unique in the 21st century. Topics covered include:? Guns and Gunsmithing? Tooling & Equipment? Stripping & Servicing and examination for faults? Minor and advanced barrel work? Rejointing barrels to actions and lockwork? Minor and major stock repairs? Blacking, bluing, browning and engraving? Gun Proof and The Law AUTHOR: Lewis Potter has had a lifelong intrest in fine firearms. His experience stretches over forty-five years, at first part-time, and from 1987 full-time gunsmithing, rifle making and ammunition development. He has written for national shooting sports magazines and is a keen supporter of all field sports. Resident - Worcestershire 90 b/w photos & 22 line drawings

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Acknowledgements	p. 6
Foreword	p. 7
Preface	p. 8
Guns and Gunsmithing	p. 9
Tooling and Equipment	p. 27
Examination for Faults	p. 39
Stripping and Servicing	p. 52
General Barrel Work	p. 65
Advanced Barrel Work	p. 75
Rejointing Barrels to Actions	p. 87
Lockwork	p. 94
Minor Stock Repairs	p. 110
Major Stock Repairs	p. 120
Blacking, Bluing and Browning	p. 130
Engraving	p. 136
Gun Proof	p. 143
The Law	p. 153
Useful Addresses	p. 161
Further Reading	p. 162
Glossary	p. 163
Index	p. 174
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