1941 The Modern Gunsmith (by James Virgil Howe)

[BadgerDog]

A new book has been added to the Milsurp Knowledge Library under the Technical Articles/Research for Milsurp Collectors and Re-loadershttp://www.milsurps.com/content.php...esearch-for-milsurp-collectors-and-re-loaders section.

1941 The Modern Gunsmith (by James Virgil Howe) (click here)http://www.milsurps.com/content.php?r=424-1941-The-Modern-Gunsmith-(by-Howe-James-Virgil)

Article Extract .....

A guide for the amateur and professional gunsmith in the design and construction of firearms, with practical suggestions for all who like guns. James Virgil Howe was formerly in charge of the small arms experimental division at the United States Frankford Arsenal and Griffin & Howe, Inc. of New York City..

An Amazon customer's feedback …

"Having read this book thoroughly, I recommend it heartily. Many modern gunsmithing books focus on off-the-shelf parts and aftermarket accesories. Not so Howe's book. From selection of which action to build a rifle around, to diagrams for Double-set triggers, to full instructions on the making of barrells, it is the best modern book available. It was re-printed in 1980, but is now out of print. Combine this book with Ned Roberts' excellent book "The Muzzle-Loading Cap Lock Rifle", and the amateur gunsmith has all the information he requires to equip himself with excellent hunting or target weapons."

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Regards,
Doug

 

[scrubfox]

Thanks for posting!

 

[camster]

Extra thanks here...I was un-aware of a whole library's worth! This volume and, a LOT more.

 

[BadgerDog]

You're welcome ...

If any of you guys are also re-loaders, I posted this one over in that forum ..

1937 Complete Guide to Handloading (by Philip B. Sharpe) (click here)http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=544959

Regards,
Doug

 

[Leeper]

I have the 1945 edition of the two volume Modern Gunsmith set by Howe. The information is dated but much of the methodology is still useful.
The guide to handloading by Sharpe is fascinating as much for the wealth of info about powder manufacture in the pre-war period as anything.
Old material but still informative. Regards, Bill.

 

[QCI]

This is excellent reading. I just bought Modern Gunsmithing by Clyde Baker and Howe's book expands on what Baker wrote ie barrel making.
Thanks