Complete Guide to Gunsmithing : Gun Care and Repair by Charles Edward Chapel (2015, Trade Paperback)

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At nearly 500 pages, Chapel covers everything from the use of proper tools to how to get a gunsmithing job, and everything in between. The Complete Guide to Gunsmithing: Gun Care and Repair Paperback – April 28, 2015.

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PublisherSkyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-101632202697
ISBN-139781632202697
eBay Product ID (ePID)202602569

Product Key Features

Book TitleComplete Guide to Gunsmithing : Gun Care and Repair
Number of Pages512 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicHunting, Shooting, Military / Weapons, Outdoor Skills
Publication Year2015
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation, History
AuthorCharles Edward Chapel
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight19.5 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in

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Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal683.4
SynopsisThe Most Comprehensive Gunsmithing Guide of All Time. Written by one of the most prolific firearms experts of all time, The Complete Guide to Gunsmithing is a highly detailed and essential reference for the gun enthusiast and gunsmith alike. At nearly 500 pages, Chapel 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 more Not 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. Published just over seventy years ago, the book--and revised by the author two decades later--The Complete Guide to Gunsmithing is fascinating look at how the nature of firearms has changed. With a thoughtful introductory note by renowned outdoorsman Dr. Jim Casada and eighty-five meticulous illustrations, this is the definitive edition of an enduring and authoritative classic. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home., The Most Comprehensive Gunsmithing Guide of All Time. Written by one of the most prolific firearms experts of all time, The Complete Guide to Gunsmithing is a highly detailed and essential reference for the gun enthusiast and gunsmith alike. At nearly 500 pages, Chapel 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 more Not 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. Published just over seventy years ago, the book--and revised by the author two decades later--The Complete Guide to Gunsmithing is fascinating look at how the nature of firearms has changed. With a thoughtful introductory note by renowned outdoorsman Dr. Jim Casada and eighty-five meticulous illustrations, this is the definitive edition of an enduring and authoritative classic. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
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  • Overall A Good BooK But Weak In Some Areas

    Overall this a good book with some good information, particularly the early chapters on tools, work space setup and the how-to’s on measuring tools. The chapters on metal work are full of good information as are the sections on stock work. Then we come to the chapters on actual firearms and we have some good information on the M1903, M1911 and M14; but most the information seems to be reprinted from the military manuals. Including the M14 sections on selective fire conversions and grenade launching which would be of little to no use to the civilian gunsmith. However, because there are so many 1903’s, 1911’s and semi auto only M1A derivatives of the M14 in the shooting world, the majority of information is still germane. The section on revolvers and revolver problems unfortunately has almost no meat to it. While touching on some revolver problems, there is nothing about how to correct the problems. In fact; the revolver cutaway shown and described is a New Army/Navy from the late 1800’s to early 1900’s and is in no way illustrative of contemporary Colt revolvers. Overall though. It is a decent book with a lot of good information in it although weak in some areas. Not a bad book for a beginner but a more advanced hobby gunsmith or budding professional would find it lacking and not really a complete guide as the title would suggest.

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  • Very well written

    Very informative, well written. Not much else I can say about this book that hasn't already been said. Whether your a gunsmith, hobbyist, or just plain like guns there's plenty of info for everyone to learn.

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  • Over 50

    The author of this book died over 50 years ago so if your wanting a gunsmithing book to work on guns this is probably not what you want. Wish I had known that before purchasing

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  • Basic book, well written but lacking det...

    Basic book, well written but lacking details

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  • hits the nail on the head

    great produce with huge amounts of technical info

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  • i recommend getting it if into firearms ..

    great info book..

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  • Gunsmithing Review

    I have been looking for books about gunsmithing and this was a great find.

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  • Great item. No problem

    Great item. No problem

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  • very good reference book

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  • It is o.k. for the money.

    It is a little outdated in some areas, otherwise good book.

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