Publisher's Synopsis
This book is a highly detailed and essential reference for the gun enthusiast and gunsmith alike. It covers everything from the use of proper tools to how to get a gunsmithing job, and everything in between. In more than forty chapters of exceptionally clear prose, the book answers every question a collector, soldier, or home defender could have on topics such as: - Drawings and Blueprints- Stock Design- Checkering and Carving- Stock Repairs and Alterations- Etching and Engraving- And many moreNot only is the book an incredible resource for gun owners and gunsmiths, it's also a wonderful look at the world of firearms in the first half the twentieth century. You will get more details as you read.