Finding a new life for an old Swedish military arm developed over a century ago and chambered for the 6.5x55mm Swedish cartridge would represent a formidable gunsmithing challenge.
by Norman E. Johnson
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Sporterizing Model 1896 Swedish Mausers
January 10, 2020 — John M. Buol Jr.Ordorica Covers Colts
December 12, 2019 — John M. Buol Jr.Random thoughts on the old Colt Single Action Army.
by Ray Ordorica
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Remington 1100 Repair
November 12, 2019 — John M. Buol Jr.This 1960s-vintage 28 gauge shotgun had been partially disassembled, the action was locked up, and the feed latch needed to be re-staked. Here is how it was repaired.
by Glen Calvert
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Starr Revolvers
July 20, 2019 — John M. Buol Jr.Working and repairing a Civil War-era revolver.
by RK Campbell
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Re-Purposing Butchered Guns
April 25, 2019 — John M. Buol Jr.A butchered pawn shop “Half Fitz” snubnose needed a new lease on life. Here’s how I converted it to a snake gun and landed a more profitable sale.
by RK Campbell
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Converting Muzzleloading Rifles
September 25, 2018 — John M. Buol Jr.Converting most flintlock rifles to percussion or a rifle that has been converted back to flintlock is usually an easy job.
by Paul Mazan
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Winchester 1912 Restoration
August 20, 2018 — John M. Buol Jr.A project repairing and cold bluing a Winchester Model 1912.
by Paul Mazan
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