Coastal DefenseDec 14, 20231 minForging an acorn shaped bolt knobBy Jim I start off with a piece of round bar stock that I keep on hand. Square bar stock is fine too. Doesn't matter because I'm...
Coastal DefenseNov 25, 20232 minRestoring a Colt #2 derringerBy Jim Colt made derringers from about 1870 to 1890, after buying out Brooklyn's National Arms Co. for their derringer designs. Sources...
Coastal DefenseOct 11, 20232 minMaking .55 caliber shotgun shellsBy Jim This is the process of making obsolete shotgun shells for a Frank Wesson two trigger single shot shotgun type 2. It's unusual in...
Coastal DefenseOct 11, 20231 minRepairing a model 8 part 2By Jim Continuing with the repairs on the model 8 Remington, the normal wear on parts that are 100 years old has created some tolerance...