This guide details the process of repairing and completing the stock of an H&R Model 157 rifle, focusing on common issues like cracked wrists and missing butt plates. It also touches upon potential upgrades like Skinner Sights. The information is presented with the authority of an experienced firearms journalist, offering practical advice for owners of these vintage firearms.
The H&R Model 157 is a single-shot, break-open rifle, often part of the Handi-Rifle series, notable for its .30-30 Winchester caliber and distinctive Mannlicher-style stock. Common issues include stock cracks at the wrist and missing butt plates, requiring repair. Upgrades like Skinner Sights can enhance aiming capabilities.
This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.
This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.
This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.
