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A classic gunsmithing book reprinted in a new hardcover series format roy f. Gunsmithing by roy f dunlap quick flip through old book. Professional book dealer with storefront since 1999. May 05, 2014 their level of craftsmanship usually requires several years of training and practical experience under a higher level gunsmith, attendance at a gunsmithing school, or both. Anybody have a copy of roy dunlaps book gunsmithing. Dunlaps detailed instructions are illustrated with. The occupation differs from an armorer, who usually replaces only worn parts in standard firearms. The national rifle association nra firearms classic library is a collection of previously issued books about firearms, bound in attractive ribbed leather bindings with gilt decoration and with all edges gilt. Roy f dunlap abebooks abebooks shop for books, art. I need dunlap s recipe for hot bluing and blacking, it is a good one and is simple. The complete sourcebook of firearms design, construction, alteration, and restoration for amateur and professional gunsmiths. His service in north africa and the pacific campaigns and. No real up to date info of manufacturers and suppliers as they are all out of business now. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
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Dunlap was an author, expert gunsmith, competitive target shooter and world war ii veteran. Dunlap guides professionals and amateurs through every kind of gun work. I love old books, especially old text books or anything instructional. Download gunsmithing stackpole classic gun books, by roy f. It uses grants stump remover and drano kitchen crystals as the two ingredients for one version, the other uses ammonium fertilizer and drano. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The new thing that you dont require to spend over cash to get to is by doing it alone.
Discussion in gunsmithing and repairs started by eastwood44mag, aug 7, 2007. Buy gunsmithing stackpole classic gun books 2 by roy f. Dunlaps detailed instructions are illustrated with diagrams, drawings, and photographs of a variety of firearms. A manual of firearms design, construction, alteration and remodeling. I also have a large selection of disassemblyassembly dvds for pistols and rifles as well as a half of the intermediate gunsmithing course dvds from agi. Massad ayoobs greatest handguns of the world by massad ayoob. Discount prices on books by roy dunlap, including titles like gunsmithing. Dunlap s classic book on making and repairing guns is reprinted here as part of stackpoles classic gun book series. Dunlap, you will certainly get the most effective point to get. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
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Roy showed that common sense and creativity really counted more than all the drilling, marching and rituals did to win the war. Its not a howto, but his observations get you thinking the right way, then and now. Jan 18, 2012 discover book depositorys huge selection of roy dunlap books online. This is the recipe as related in roy dunlap s classic book gunsmithing 1950, and as told by tom shelhamer manager of the niedner rifle company. A wwii veteran he also wrote a well known book titled ordnance went up front about small arm use in wwii. A manual of firearm design, construction, alteration and remodeling illustrated edition by roy f. Gunsmithing has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. I am no longer in the business and am selling my supply of new gunsmith books and manuals.
Manual of firearms design, construction, alteration and remodelling for amateur and professional gunsmiths and users of modern firearms by roy f. Seems likely that his actions would be bolt guns, he says in his book. The brit books tend to be directed toward gunmaking, truly something more nearly art than craft. Dunlap shows the skilled gunsmith how to produce professionalquality work in every phase of gunwork. Gunsmithing by roy dunlap, first edition abebooks passion for books. Written more like a book of notes, as thought of by the author as they came to mind. Dunlaps book is selfdescribed as a manual of firearms design, construction, alteration and remodeling for amateur and professional gunsmiths and users of modern firearms.
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