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Category: General
…Actually, No
“Duct tape is an entirely legitimate long-term solution for loose pins.” #badadvice #dontdoit
Over-zealous!
Enfield Martini-Henry Cavalry Carbine (IC1). Nearly every part of this is stamped or marked in some way—the English are thorough… Read more Over-zealous!
Breaching the Breech
“Once more unto the [breech], dear friends.” – King Henry V or somesuch
1911 Pro Tip
Had a Rock Island 1911 come in for some trigger work. Stoned and polished the internals, and found that the… Read more 1911 Pro Tip
Buildup
You wouldn’t guess it, but this Colt Trooper Mk V has seen some pretty heavy use!
X-ray Superpowers
New eyes for this Sig P220. The original night sights were old enough to have lost much of their brightness,… Read more X-ray Superpowers
Shotgun Furniture
Refinished furniture for an old department store .410 break-action. The original buttstock had been shattered, and the replacement was too… Read more Shotgun Furniture
Almost Pursuaded
I’ve never been particularly for or against Glocks, but every time I handle one of these 43s, I’m a little… Read more Almost Pursuaded
Beading Up
Installed a bead on this old Remington 11-48 sixteen gauge. The barrel had recently been cut down & re-threaded for… Read more Beading Up
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