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April 11, 2021 By Robert Dunn There are several reasons why I love moderating the GCA website. First and foremost are the GCA members themselves. Though we all seem to have different backgrounds and we are different ages from one another, all of the members of the Gunsmithing Club of America have in common our passion
By Robert Dunn April 23, 2021 I am fortunate enough to be able to say that I work with a lot of my friends. One of my closest friends is also my coworker. I am speaking of Master Gunsmith and AGI instructor Ken Brooks. Like many of you that might be reading this, I felt
Restoring a Springfield Model 1866 2nd Allin Conversion Part 1 By: Scott C. Radtke The Springfield Model 1866 rifle holds an interesting place in history. It bridges the gap between muzzle-loading and breech-loading rifles in the US Military and actually served in both capacities. During the Civil War, the muzzle-loader had become obsolete. After that
Above is a fine display of Southern Mountain Rifles at the Museum of Appalachia. Mountain Gunsmiths and their Firearms By: Robert Dunn I have always been fascinated with old muzzleloaders and the gunsmiths that built them. Early vacations to Williamsburg, Virginia exposed me to master gunsmith Wallace Gusler, as well as the Gunsmith and Blacksmith
Ruger 10/22 ® By: Robert Dunn * I wrote this article for AGI/GCA over a decade ago. The rifle pictured in this article is just about the same as it was back then, though it now has a different barrel band that has a tactical light attached to it and TRUGLO front and rear sights.
Erma La 22 Luger Pistol By: Robert Dunn The Erma .22 rimfire Luger style pistol was manufactured in Germany between the years of 1964-1967. Before shortening the company’s name to ERMA-Werke or simply Erma after WWII, its name was Erfurter Maschinenfabrik. They manufactured many of the German army’s weapons, such as the MP38
Using a Laser Boresighter By: Jack Landis I’ve been using laser boresighters in my shop for years, and I wouldn’t be without one. They are, in my opinion, the fastest, easiest, way to square up the scope’s crosshairs and get your first shot within a foot of your aiming point at 100 yards. I’ve got
95 Winchester with custom quarter rib and express sights By: Fred Zeglin AGI Instructor, Author, Lassen College Gunsmithing Graduate and Cartridge Designer When I graduated from gunsmithing school, I went to work in a shop that exposed me to many custom features and services that could be offered to our clients. High on that list
Rust and Corrosion By: Robert Dunn Rust and corrosion has enabled me to make money since I can remember, but it’s not my friend. When I was very young, I remember getting a small bump in my allowance for cleaning up a bunch of rusty parts for something my Dad was rebuilding with a product
A Man of Invention By: Robert Dunn When someone describes a person as being inventive, creative, prolific and a genius, certain historic men come to mind. Michelangelo, da Vinci, Newton, Mozart, Escher, Edison are all names of people that have the above qualities. Many of you will have already thought of these historic men based
Gunsmith of Williamsburg By: Robert Dunn One of my childhood vacation spots was Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. My Parents met one another in Virginia when they were in college after WWII had ended. My Dad went to V.P.I. and my Mom was going to William and Mary College (right next to Colonial Williamsburg). Virginia is my
Mossberg Model 432 Rifle By: Robert Dunn I showed up to work one morning and found a Mossberg Model 432 on the bench and beside it was a Mossberg 4×32 scope! After breakfast, Bob Dunlap joined me in the shop. Neither one of us had ever seen a 432 and we both love .22 rifles.
