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Unread 02-03-2017, 05:46 PM   #1
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Can anyone recommend some good books for general double repair? Cracked stocks, loose lugs, refinishing, etc. Thanks!
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Mcintosh & Trevallion's Technicana book, see the link below and read the rview and see it might fill your needs?

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/219...vid-trevallion
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Hurry out to your local used book store or funeral home. Amazon doesn't have any and AbeBooks has plenty for $200 to $300 plus shipping. As I recall, it is a compilation of Mac's and David's articles in Shooting Sportsman. The series began when professional gunsmithing was within my means. Now that gunsmithing by a professional is out of my realm, so are the how to books. I could write a book about the good old days of shotgun gunsmithing. At least the craftsmen are better than ever.
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[QUOTE=Bill Murphy;211038] As I recall, it is a compilation of Mac's and David's articles in Shooting Sportsman. /QUOTE]

you remember correctly Bill-

a lot of good information - but not that much of a how to in my opinion - i sold my copy when the price went nuts and used the cash in a Parker deal and i have all the old SPM back issues anyway
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I've had my eye on David's personal copy for years. It's in kinda rough condition and literally stuffed with handwritten notes and such. I would love to read those notes just once.





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One option is to contact Cornell Publications and order a set of Double Gun Classics magazine:

http://www.cornellpubs.com/searchResults.php
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Yes, never enough books
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