Art of Gunsmithing

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.