Pistolsmithing

Classic book on gunsmithing reprinted in a new hardcover series format.

Union general's senseless murder is swiftly cloaked in lies and the evidence points to Irish laborers struggling to find a place in their new homeland.

The art of pistolsmithing rises to a new level with explicit steps for smoothing, tuning, timing, metal tempering, rebarrelling, installing/altering sights, even making replacement parts. Includes kits for a 45 auto, rebuilding a junker pistol.

Roy F. Dunlap's classic book on making and repairing guns is reprinted here as part of Stackpole's Classic Gun Book series. Dunlap shows the skilled gunsmith how to produce professional-quality work in every phase of gunwork; included are instructions on working with metals, chamber and barrel work, and designing and crafting gunstocks. Dunlap's detailed instructions are illustrated with diagrams, drawings, and photographs of a variety of firearms.

Timeless information in an easy-to-use format with a new foreword added. Popular and little-known methods explained. Includes useful weights and measures charts.

A comprehensive manual with over 230 formulas for chemical and heat colouring of gun metals and for other processes -- ruse removal, barrel finishing, nickel plating -- with practical instructions and notes.

This book presents essential information on systems and interactions in automotive transmission technology and outlines the methodologies used to analyze and develop transmission concepts and designs. Functions of and interactions between components and subassemblies of transmissions are introduced, providing a basis for designing transmission systems and for determining their potentials and properties in vehicle-specific applications: passenger cars, trucks, buses, tractors and motorcycles. With these fundamentals the presentation provides universal resources for both state-of-the-art and future transmission technologies, including systems for electric and hybrid electric vehicles.

Finally! A book that covers Sig handguns in exhaustive detail! In Gun Digest Book of Sig Sauer, 2nd Edition, pre-eminent fighting handgun trainer Massad Ayoob takes an in-depth look at some of the finest pistols on the market. In this revised 2nd Edition: First-hand Sig handgun reviews evaluate handling characteristics, design and performance Insider reviews explain Sig developments over the past 10 years The most popular new models Revisions to explain significant changes to existing models If you own a Sig pistol, have considered buying one or just appreciate the quality of these fine concealed carry and home defense handguns, this is the book for you!