Side-by-Side-Action Terms
The design and position of the fire-control mechanism are different in a true round-action, such as this McKay Brown (left), than in a conventional...
Much Ado About Ribs
In the September/October 2022 issue we explored barrel regulation in double guns and illuminated the process of pulling twin tubes together and securing them...
A Comprehensive Cleaning Process
Every shotgun owner should be proficient in caring for and maintaining his or her guns. Proper care is a gesture of respect for the...
The Hand-Rubbed Oil Finish
There is an unparalleled moment in the gunmaking process that takes place when, having sanded a raw walnut gunstock to a point of uniform...
Considering Checkering
Those who’ve done it will attest that it is an unsettling feeling to pick up a gun whose stock is devoid of checkering. Though...
Blacking & Bluing
Any gun worthy of its name showcases some blued steel
Barrel Regulation
To the layman, a fine double gun is a gesture of artistry and craft, the ingenuity of which is largely apparent even to the untrained eye
Thoughts on Triggers
A fine shotgun is a synthesis of form and function. One might make the case that quality, as defined by a shotgun, is the...
Springs: A Primer
A compressed look at springs
and their fabrication.
Why Firing Pins Fail
How firing pins function
and why they break