Advanced Gunsmithing II Recap: Building Gunsmithing Skills I have finally finished my course. As I look back, it is unbelievable the amount of information I have learned and the knowledge I have gained. From start to finish whether you are an amateur with little knowledge or someone who has been around firearms on a regular basis, there…
Unit 17: Rifles & Revolvers Lesson 62: Remington Model 552 Semi-Automatic .22 Rifle This is a very popular and versatile weapon as it can fire 3 types of cartridges without changing any major mechanisms or the barrel. It can use .22 short, long or Long rifle cartridges as if they are all the same. This does have the same issue…
Unit 16: Pistols and Rifles Lesson 57: Crossman Model 130/1300 Pistol Although this is about BB/Pellet rifles, it is important to know and understand the workings of these pistols and rifles. For example, I was not aware that the M140/1400 rifle was near capable of firing a the same velocity as a .22 rimfire short. That is something I think a lot of…
Unit 15: Tricks and Carbines Lesson 52: Tricks of the Trade This lesson covers: The money maker Common malfunctions Tricks of the Trade in quick inspections to pinpoint problems Quick corrections General service & testing techniques. The tricks of the trade are going over some of the things that have been mentioned in earlier units a little more defined and in relative…
Unit 14: Barrels, Barrels, & More Barrels Lesson 48: Installing Shotgun Barrels Shotgun barrel replacement is a very important part of gunsmithing. The different types and variations in barrel type are important to know. Although double barrel break open barrels are not recommended to attempt until you are more experienced, the rest seem pretty straight…
Unit 13: Shotgun Repair & Barrel Work Lesson 44: Shotgun Bores,Types of Barrels, Inspection, Cutting Barrels,& Straightening Patterns History is full of knowledge, and this lesson is full of the Shotguns history. Learning about the different types, gauges, breeches and barrels, their differences and quirks in operation is really something to admire. From single…
Unit 12: The Business Side of Being a Gunsmith Lesson 40: Full or Part Time Another short lesson, but it gives you some things to think about. Deciding whether you are going to be a hobbyist or a full-time gunsmith is a big decision. Being full-time, you will need a shop and all the…
Unit 11: Customizing, Sporterizing , and Accessorizing Lesson 36: Fitting and Shaping Inletted Stocks Test fitting is important when it comes to fitting certain parts to an inletted stock. Fitting the trigger guard and barrel will take many attempts to fit, the best option is lamp black to see where the adjustments need to be made. Using…
Unit 10: Jewelling & Bluing Lesson 32 – The Art of Polishing & Jewelling As the continuation of Lesson 31, I like how it delves deeper into the how-to parts. The explanations of how to hold a barrel while polishing; the techniques and compounds used are very educating. I feel nothing was left out (with the exception of experience), from the…
Unit 9: Rebuilding & Restoration Lesson 28 – Barrel Rebuilding (.22 Rim Fire) Inspecting the barrel dirt and wear is where we start. We are looking at the muzzle and chamber. This will determine the repair or replacement of the barrel. Older barrels are usually threaded and newer ones are pinned. Usually, if the chambered…