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My father joined the Army in September 1940 as an aircraft mechanic, but went to OCS in Miami (In Hank Greenberg's group!). Became an adjutant for a service squadron in New Guinea during the war. As an adjutant, he was issued a 1911 pistol... new in the box, and wrapped in wax paper. It said...

I have worked up a 12 page treatise on how to carve a stock... in particular a Savage 99 stock (and forearm). This relates to the Savage 99 specifically, but is good for any shotgun/rifle butt stock and forearm. As I said, no charge. Email me at [email protected] and I shall send it to you...

I have a problem, and perhaps you will understand. I often buy rifles and pistols that are pre 1940, or so... as old as 1873's. Most of the time the bore is not mentioned (as on Gunbroker), and so, the first thing I want to know about is the condition of the bore. I am often frustrated with the...

I have a vintage Savage that was drilled for a scope at some time in the past and I'm considering restoring the rifle. What is the best method of welding in the holes prior to a reblue? I know that certain welds will blue a different shade of color (such as tig)... but is that the case in every...

Howdy... I have a few questions about rechambering. Can one take an old barrel in something like 303 savage and have it chambered in 38-55? Is it difficult for a gunsmith to rebore it? Also, how would the remarking of the new caliber be accomplished?

I just came back from my FFL, collecting a rifle purchase and he showed me his diminuitive "H. Pieper" single shot .22. Quite new to me, I am always interested in history, and so this little rifle fascinates me. The stock is junk now... I mean junk. Has a half dozen nails holding the remnants...