The Humble Screw
There are many instances where small, seemingly innocuous things are, in fact, of monumental importance. I am reminded of a new pair of hunting...
From the Bench
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...
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.
Finishing a Gunstock Butt
The art & science of finishing a gunstock butt.
Why Firing Pins Fail
How firing pins function
and why they break
Stripping and Relaying Ribs
While I think there are many aspects involved in assessing the overall condition of a gun, the integrity of the barrels is the one most commonly overlooked.
For Want of a Tumbler, Part 2
Restoring a stunning Greener.
For Want of a Tumbler, Part 1
Restoring a stunning Greener.
Installing a Stock Oval
The hows & whys of installing stock ovals