Advanced Gunsmithing

At a glance..

For both amateur and professional gunsmiths, this is a manual of instruction in the manufacture, alteration and repair of firearms in-so-far as the necessary metal work with hand and machine tools is concerned, with chapters on the boring, rifling and chambering of barrels.

The details..

'Advanced Gunsmithing' is a comprehensive guide to manufacturing, altering and repairing firearms using both hand and machine tools. The book covers various topics such as barrel changing, rifling, chambering, action work alterations, sights & scopes installation among others.

The author has provided practical suggestions that can be useful for amateur as well as professional gunsmiths. He has also given alternate methods where possible in order to reduce tool requirements which makes this book more accessible to readers who may not have access to all required equipment or facilities.

The author's love for guns from an early age led him on a path of experimentation which resulted in many successful productions of his own design. This experience coupled with his passion for tools enabled him to become a professional gunsmith after giving up all other work entirely.

Overall 'Advanced Gunsmithing' is an excellent resource containing valuable information about metalworking operations involved in firearm production along with detailed illustrations by Oliver B Hamilton.