gunsmithing

I recently picked up this FN Mauser off gunbroker for probably too much money. It has no markings, no serial number and the safety was frozen, all of which was not advertised. Oh well. I would like to make the gun a project and fixing the safety is first priority. The safety seems to be a two...

I’m am plaining on building a 585 nyati rifle out of a 1917 endfield action and I’m not completely sure was all goes into it. I know that you have to open the face of the bolt up for magnum and I also know you have to rebarrel it for the new caliber.what other modifications do I have to do to...

Hello I am plaining on building a 585 nyati rifle and I don’t know what magazine follower to use and same for the magazine spring. I would also like to know where I can buy said magazine folder and spring. Thank you

Hello I am plaining on building a 585 nyati rifle and I don’t know what magazine follower to use and same for the magazine spring. I would also like to know where I can buy said magazine folder and spring. Thank you

Hello all, I’m working on restocking an old 30-06 and got the stock shape right where I want it to be, but I still need to checker the gun. I have no skills in checkering and wouldn’t want to do a lousy job. Buying the tools would be a bad investment as I would rather pay someone who knows...

Trying to find a new home for my grandfathers African safari memorabilia with someone who will appreciate it. Items include: Weatherby Sightmaster spotting scope with hardcase and tripod. 3 buffalo horn Gunsmiths Screwdrivers Various felted skins PM with offers or questions if interested

Apparently it's made by a gunsmith named Peter Fortner. Supposedly he makes it for everything from double rifles, to drillings of any pattern, to slug guns. I tried looking him up, but I found nothing about this. Just a bunch of Bi-Athlon rifles.

Thought I would use the vast experience base to help me make a decision. I just purchased an older CZ550 American Safari Magnum 458 Lott. The rifle is great and ready for some work to make is mine BUT I hate the bolt knob and bent position. My bolt action experience is with comfortable large...

Greetings! I'm considering having some work done on one of my Ruger #1 rifles and was wondering if anyone had a U.S. -based rifle-smith they could recommend; perhaps someone who specializes in the Ruger #1. Many Thanks!