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A masterwork reborn: The definitive American gunsmith handbook returns to print restored, expanded in spirit, and issued as a collector s treasure by Alpha Editions.
The Gunsmith s Manual by Wm. B. Harrison is both a practical gunsmithing techniques bible and a vivid portrait of a vanished craft. Inside you ll find step-by-step guidance on firearm construction, precision fitting, barrel work, stock shaping, sighting, triggers, metal finishing, and vintage firearms maintenance everything a working tradesman or dedicated hobbyist needs from a comprehensive gunsmith manual. Clear diagrams and hands-on instruction make this a usable firearms repair manual for modern bench work and restoration projects.
More than a how-to, this complete gunsmithing guide is a historic gunsmithing reference that captures 19th-century skill, language, and ethos. Once out of print for decades, this Wm. B. Harrison book has been carefully restored for today s and future generations, balancing faithful reproduction with readability. Alpha Editions presents not just a reprint but a collector s item and cultural treasure: durable typography, faithful illustrations, and contextual notes that honor its place in the lineage of American gunsmith trade skills.
Ideal for casual readers curious about craftsmanship and for classic literature collectors seeking a historic gunsmithing resource, this volume bridges past and present. If you want an authoritative, practical guide to gunsmithing tools and techniques a complete gunsmithing guide you can use and display this edition is indispensable. Keywords: Gunsmithing guide, American gunsmith handbook, historic gunsmithing reference.
