Advanced gunsmithing : 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 amat

W. Vickery's book is a classic in the Gunsmith trade. Long held as the bible in gunsmithing, it has since been replace by many modern texts. Yet, for the home machinist or basic gunsmith, it still teaches the essentials. Twenty chapters, all focusing on a different aspect of the trade. Filled with lithographs, photographs and illustrations, this book is a small work of art sitting on many a gunsmith's bookcase and work bench. Hard to find and worth the history it contains. Contents......Page 6 Ch1 Shop Equipment......Page 10 Ch2 Barrel Changing & Its Adjustments......Page 46 Ch3 Chambering, Boring & Reaming Tools......Page 73 Ch4 Rifling Tools & The Rifling of Barrels......Page 91 Ch5 Reboring & Rechambering Old Rifles......Page 111 Ch6 Action Work & Alterations......Page 140 Ch7 Sights, Scopes & Small Parts......Page 172 Ch8 Shotgun Repairs......Page 202 Ch9 Problems of the .22 & Other Rim-Fire Rifles......Page 230 Ch10 Revolver & Automatic Pistol Jobs......Page 262 Ch11 Cleaning, Clearing & Lapping Barrels......Page 282 Ch12 Working With Hand Tools......Page 292 Ch13 Notes On Firing Pins......Page 320 Ch14 Soldering & Brazing......Page 332 Ch15 Forging & Welding......Page 341 Ch16 Heat Treatment of Steel......Page 352 Ch17 The Blueing of Firearms......Page 369 Ch18 Cartridge Case & Bullet Dies......Page 393 Ch19 Loading Tool Accessories & Appliances......Page 416 Ch20 Post Mortem......Page 439 Sources of Supply & Information......Page 456 W. Vickery's book is a classic in the Gunsmith trade. Long held as the bible in gunsmithing, it has since been replaced by many modern texts. Yet, for the home machinist or basic gunsmith, it still teaches the essentials. Twenty chapters, all focusing on a different aspect of the trade.Filled with lithographs, photographs and illustrations, this book is a small work of art sitting on many a gunsmith's bookcase and work bench. Hard to find and worth the history it contains.