A classic on the practice of gunsmithing, covering everything from rifling tools and sights to pistols and soldering. Vickery’s clear and precise instruction covers essentials and techniques for both the amateur and professional
First published in 1940, W. F. Vickery's Advanced Gunsmithing, classic is essential for gunsmiths, both for the broad range of topics it covers and the insight it offers into methods of work current seventy-five years ago. Topics include:
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W. F. Vickery first began experimenting with gunsmithing when hunting friends asked him to make repairs and alterations to their guns. His love for guns, only preceded by his love for the tools that make them, forced him to abandon all other work for the profession and craft of gunsmithing. During his lifetime, Vickery lived in Boise, Idaho.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A historical landmark title on the practice of gunsmithing. Widely regarded as one of the foremost bibles of gunsmithing of its time, Vickery's "Advanced Gunsmithing" is still relevant to this day. With in-depth explanations on different gunsmithing tools, gun parts, and methods, this technical resource complements other modern titles in the contemporary gunsmithing book market. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781629144382
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Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Paperback, 2015). (1939) 2015 paperback reprint. 8vo (134 x 200mm). Ppxii,422. B/w photographs and illustrations. Fine new copy. ".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. For amateur and professional gunsmiths. With original illustrations by Oliver B. Hamilton." Chapters include: Shop equipment; Barrel changing and its adjustments; Chambering, boring and reaming tools; Rifling tools and the rifling of barrels; Reboring and rechambering old rifles; Action work and alterations; Sights, scopes and small parts; Shotgun repairs; Problems of .22 and other rim-fire rifles; Revolver and automatic pistol jobs; Cleaning, clearing and lapping barrels; Working with hand tools; Notes on firing-pins; Soldering and brazing; Forging and welding; Heat treatment of steel; Blueing of firearms; Cartridge case and bullet dies; Loading tool accessories and appliances; Postmortem. . Seller Inventory # 57216
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