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The Gun Digest – 1980
Table of Contents
Features
Two Introductions	6
The Winchester Model 94, H. V. Stent	8
A Gathering of Sharps, Bill Bennington	17
Africa Now, Jerome Knap	24
Mag-na-port Limited Editions: Instant Collectors Specials, J. D. Jones	30
When 22 Autoloaders Were Young, Henry M. Stebbins	36
Picking a Packer's Piece, Dave McCready	42
The Ross Model 1912 Rifle, Larry S. Sterett	44
Elmer Keith's: “Hell, I Was There”	46
Handguns Today: Sixguns and Others, Hal Swiggett	51
Handguns Today: Autoloaders, J. B. Wood	56
Steel Shot 1979, Wallace Labisky	60
30 Years of Good Gun Designs, Ken Warner	64
Supreme Elegance, Made in America, Ken Warner	81
Handloading To Date, Dean A. Grennell	82
Hunfishow '79, John T. Amber	87
I Make a Muzzleloader, Roy F. Dunlap	91
Low Cost Double Rifle, John T. Amber	95
Let The Gun Talk, Lucian Cary	98
Winchester's 20th Seminar, Harold A. Murtz	115
Heym Builds Me a Ruger, John T. Amber	118
Shooting Ruger's Redhawk, Ken Warner	120
A 65-Yard Turkey Gun, H. Lea Lawrence	122
Sheridan's CO2 Model E, Robert E. Fleming	125
Long Guns Today, Larry S. Sterett	126
The Little Tom Pistols of Alois Tomiska, J. B. Wood	130
The 45-70 – Born Again, Rick Hacker	135
The 308 – A Beginner's All-Rounder, Roderick S. Carman	136
Scopes and Mounts Today, Bob Bell	138
Model 1911 Colt: Six Decades of Service, Dennis Riordan	144
Super Single Shot, John T. Amber	152
The 45, Robert Skiles	156
Two Artists Working Together On Guns, John T. Amber	160
The Political Factors, Colin Greenwood	161
A Pair of Big Bore Champs, Alex Schimek	169
Compact Loading Bench, Wm. F. Greif	172
The Key to Success: Plan Early, Plan Well, Buck Taylor	176
The Wonderful World of Gun Collecting, James E. Serven	180
The Right Loads for Ducks, Pete Nelson	188
Barrel Weight vs. Accuracy, Norman E. Johnson	192
Shooting Lead Bullets, Ron Wozny	196
Keep It Clean! Erik Miller	202
Gas Powered Replica Handguns, James C. Barry	207
Fine Gun Steels, Philip R. Lichtman	212
The New Forest Deer Rifle, Norm Nelson	218
Sir Henry Halford's Rifle, John T. Amber	222
Sporting Arms of the World, Larry S. Sterett and the editors	224
Russia's Red Forest, John T. Amber	228
The Round Patched Ball and Why They Used It, Edward M. Yard	236
Careful Sighting-In Pays Off! Hal Swiggett	238
The 22 Revisited, Jack Collins	240
Where Engravers Come From, Thomas G. Turpin	246
Custom Knives Today	252
Shooter's Showcase	257
Custom Guns	262
Art of the Engraver	268
.375: The Classic Medium, J. M. Barker	273
American Bulleted Cartridges, Ken Waters	276
Ammunition Tables	284
Departments
About the GUN DIGEST Catalog	288
Handguns – U.S. and Imported	289
Rifles – U.S. and Imported	318
Shotguns – U.S. and Imported	356
Black Powder Guns	385
Air Guns	403
Chokes and Brakes	417
Metallic Sights	418
Scopes and Mounts Today, Bob Bell	421
Arms Associations in America and Abroad	428
Periodical Publications	430
Shooting Publications	431
Arms Library	432
Directory of the Arms Trade	449

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The Gun Digest -1979
Table of Contents
Features
The Remington Model 51 by Donald M. Simmons, Jr.	6
The Browning Centennials, by John T. Amber	20
Sporting Arms of the World by Larry S. Sterett and the editors	25
Friedrich Wilhelm Heym – a return to excellence by Tom Turpin	38
Handguns Now! By George C. Nonte, Jr.	44
Crosswind Deflections – a cast bullet anomaly by Kenneth L. Walters	55
Gardone Valtrompia and the proof of Italian firearms by Mario Abbiatico	60
Match Air Pistols by Robert E. Fleming	63
Folding Knives by Sid Latham	68
Alex Henry and his falling block rifles by Wal Winfer	76
Gun Proof in India by Lee Kennett	84
Gun Proof in India – an historical account by A. G. Harrison	86
European Hunting & Shooting Exhibition 1978 by John T. Amber	91
Two Inches of Pleasure and Problems by Peter Barrett	100
NRA Report 1978 by John T. Amber	103
Testfire Report by Larry S. Sterett	109
Let The Gun Talk by Lucian Cary	114
The Gatling Gun by Ernest Lisle Reedstrom	131
Steel Shot Update by Wallace Labisky	136
The Model 77 Ruger Rifle by Daniel Peterson	140
Electronic Night Sight by James D. Mason	146
Bob Emmons – Stockmaker by Ken Waters	152
The Hunting Rifle Stock by Bob Hagel	154
Glow Plug Guns by Robert W. Metze	160
Browning's New Pump Shotgun by Wallace Labisky	162
Scopes and Mounts by Bob Bell	168
Want more ducks? Build a Blind by Paul T. Hennig	175
The 444/308 – another 94 Winchester Wildcat by Myron Rockett	177
The Double Rifle – Its care and feeding by Jack Lott	181
Slug, Mike, Match by Robert Sherwood	194
Diminutive But Deadly by Clair F. Rees	196
The Sleeping Bag by Bob Bell	199
Firearms and the English Language by Edward Damon	207
New Wheels for the Hunter by Roger Barlow	209
Long Gun Report by Larry S. Sterett	213
Blue Magic Shotshells by James Neill	219
Hornady's Frontier Ammo by Jon R. Sundra	221
Steyr-Daimler-Puch/Gamba Austria and Italy join forces	224
New Engraving Tool by Harry Phillips	226
Handloading Report by George C. Nonte, Jr. and the editors	227
Custom Guns and their makers	234
Double Action Auto Test by Kenneth L. Walters	240
Economy Double Guns – and how to buy one by Wm. Hovey Smith	243
Art of the Engraver masters of metalwork	248
Shooter's Showcase new products reviewed	254
American Bulleted Cartridges by Kenneth L. Walters	258
Departments
Ammunition Tables	264
Handguns – U.S. and Imported	268
Rifles – U.S. and Imported	299
Shotguns – U.S. and Imported	337
Black Powder Guns	366
Air Guns	383
Chokes & Brakes	397
Metallic Sights	398
Scopes & Mounts	401
Arms Library	408
Periodical Publications	430
Shooting Publications	431
Arms Associations in America and Abroad	432
Directory of the Arms Trade	434

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Table of Contents
Features
Dress for the Deluxe Double by Mario Abbiatico	6
Smaller Wheels for the Hunter by Roger Barlow	13
Lee versus Ransom – A Comparison of Handgun Machine Rests by Kenneth L. Walters	16
All Purpose Defense Gun: Colt 45 Auto or Charter 44 Bulldog? By Richard Allen	24
Make That Hunting Trip Pay! By Tom Brakefield	29
D. B. Wesson's Revolvers and Rivals by Bill Barlow Fors	32
Heat It and Beat It! By Guy L. Aurand	38
Hammers and Fences by Gough Thomas	42
Remington Report 1977 – Winchester News 1977 by Bob Steindler	48
Armi Famars, Gunmakers to the World by John T. Amber	55
The 577 Tranter Revolver by Elmer G. Coffey	59
The Old Man Who Fixes The Guns by Lucian Cary	62
Scope That Air Rifle! By J. I. Galan	69
Matchlocks in Spanish Florida by M. L. Brown	72
Hunting in Europe – 1976 by John T. Amber	82
Sportsmens Blades – from razor to machete by Robert L. Burmeister	90
A Century-Old Razor by Samuel J. Rosenberg	93
The Auto Mag Story. Part Two by Kent Lomont	95
Free-Float That Barrel by Tom Hayes	105
Scopes and Mounts by Bob Bell	108
The Steel Shot Story by Wallace Labisky	115
European Autoloading Pistols by John Robinson	121
A Pair of Aces by John Jobson	124
Gun Proof in Belgium by Lee Kennett	129
Sporting Arms of the World by Larry S. Sterett and the editors	139
Farey International Traps by Roger Barlow	151
Trapshooting's Stock Artists by Clarence Massey	161
European Hunting & Shooting Exhibition 1977 – The AYA Classic Double, Cross-Eyed Purdey Double – Victor Sarasqueta Double Rifle – Foreigners at the NSGA 1977 by John T. Amber	164
Double Bullets! By V. R. Gaertner	171
NSGA '77 – U.S. Rifles and Shotguns by Bob Steindler	179
Peep Show by A. M. Wynne, Jr.	184
The 220 Swift – Saint or Sinner? By John E. Ross	188
Long Gun Report '77 by Larry Sterett	194
Handgun Report by George C. Nonte, Jr. and the editors	202
Money in the Bank by V. P. Kisner	215
Handloading Review by George C. Nonte, Jr. and the editors	218
Tuning & Shooting Ruger's Blackhawk by Guy Lautard	225
Testfire Report by Larry S. Sterett	230
Silhouette Scope Test by John T. Amber and A. M. Wynne	236
Federal's Premium Loads by Clifford R. Dempster	238
Day's Flintlock Double by Ron Wozny	241
Walther's G.S.P. Match Pistol – Cal. 32 S&W Long by John Robinson	243
The Congressional Connection by John A. Mosher	245
Custom Guns and their makers	246
The Wicliffe '76 by Bob Steindler	251
Poor Man's Double by Harold O. Davidson	254
French Military Collection by Raymond Caranta	257
Art of the Engraver masters of metalwork	258
Shooter's Showcase new products reviewed	263
American Bulleted Cartridges by Kenneth L. Waters	265

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Table of Contents
Features
Sharpshooters in the Civil War by Dan Flores	6
Milady's Rifle by Dr. Sam Fadala	15
The Ferguson Rifle Mystery by Ed Dieckmann, Jr.	18
Sporting Arms of the World by Bob Steindler and the editors	23
Gun News From Winchester and Remington by Bob Steindler and the editors	27
NRA Meeting 1976 by Bob Steindler and the editors	31
Recessed Bolt Heads by Ellwood Eppa	32
International Gun Show by John T. Amber	52
French Cannon Collectors by Pierre Salf and Raymond Caranta	56
Famars Fusil Four by Roger Barlow	57
Acid Test by John Robinson	59
A Day with Drummong by Bob Bell	62
Hanky Panky in the Boondocks by Jack O'Connor	65
Power-Tool Gunsmithing by Wm. Schumaker	69
Ruger Rarities by Bill Bennington	73
Firearms in Frontier America – The Economic Impact. Part II – 1800 to 1900 by M. L. Brown	77
Ithaca's Mag 10 by Wallace Labisky	89
Pyrodex – Nitro for Black! By Roger Barlow	94
A Conversion Fairlure by John A. Mosher	96
Updating the 444 Marlin by Don Zutz	97
The Stockmaker's Cradle by Robert A. Burmeister	100
Center Shot To Win by Lucian Cary	102
Shotgun Patterns by Nick Sisley	109
U.S. Pocket Automatic Pistols by Donald M. Simmons, Jr.	116
Notes on Airguns by Ladd Fanta	127
Shooting in Scotland by R. J. Robel	133
John Wilkes – Gun and Rifle Maker by Jerry Evans	138
Heart Attack! The hunter's worst enemy by J. H. Mayer, M.D.	141
The Twenty Comes of Age by Francis E. Sell	144
Steyr SSG Sniper Rifle by Bob Hagel	150
Hunt Oklahoma! By Byron Dalrymple	155
Gun Proof in England by Lee Kennett	161
Handloading the 30-30 by Guy Lautard	173
Firearms Industry Super Shoot by Skip Gordon	177
A Pair of Autos by George C. Nonte, Jr.	181
Ol' Yellow Jacket Shoots Again by Hal Hartley	184
Squirrel Rifle – a plea for the 22 rimfire by Don Lewis	188
Modern Chronographs, A Comparative Study by Kenneth L. Walters	194
Elmer Keith – a legend the world over by Francis W. Goble	199
Handgun Report by George C. Nonte, Jr.	201
The Auto Mag Story. Part One by Kent Lomont	210
A Trio of Varminters by Larry S. Sterett	218
Testfire by Larry S. Sterett	220
The New Knifemakers by Sid Latham	223
Review for Reloaders by George C. Nonte, Jr.	231
The Tula Choke – and old fashioned loads by John M. Taylor	237
Scopes and Mounts by Bob Bell	242
Art of the Engraver masters of metalwork	248
Shooter's Showcase new products reviewed	254
Custom Guns and their makers	258
Ballistic Nomograph by Fred Palenschat	264
American Bulleted Cartridges by Kenneth L. Walters	267
Departments
Ammunition Tables	271
Handguns – U.S. and Imported	275
Rifles – U.S. and Imported	305
Shotguns – U.S. and Imported	339
Black Powder Guns	367
Air Guns	382
Chokes & Brakes	396
Metallic Sights	397
Scopes & Mounts	401
Periodical Publications	428
Shooting Publications	429
Arms Associations in America and Abroad	430
Directory of the Arms Trade	434

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Table of Contents
Firearms in Frontier America – The Economic Impact. Part I – 1560 to 1800 by M. L. Brown	6
A Solid Shooting Stance by Valvert Lucius Fox	17
William Goodwin Renwick… one of the world's great arms collectors by James E. Serven	24
Sporting Arms of the Worl by Larry Sterett and the editors	37
The Editor's New Gun by Roger Barlow	52
Buffered Shot Loads – The Ultimate Step by Wallace Labisky	56
The Shooting Editor by Jack O'Connor	67
Testfire Report by Larry S. Sterett	72
The H&R Free Pistol by Ladd Fanta	80
Military Proof Marks by Lee Kennett	85
Presentation Creedmoor Rifle, by A. M. Wynne Jr.	88
Pistols and Revolvers – Domestic and Foreign by George C. Nonte, Jr.	91
Four Wheel Drives – they'll take you where the hunting is by John Lachuk	97
Latest Remington and Winchester Seminars by George C. Nonte, Jr.	106
Reloading Today by John T. Amber and the editors	108
The 6.5×55 – and old Swede by Emil S. Piraino	115
Bluing and Browning Antique Arms by Robert E. Colby	122
Guns – Gadgets – Gimmicks by Clarence Massey	126
Single Shot Rifles and Jugians Variorum by Jack Burres	129
Notes for Handloaders by George C. Nonte, Jr.	132
The 9.3mm Cartridges – all but forgotten by D. C. Cole	139
Smith & Wesson 35 Auto Pistols – a history for collectors by Donald M. Simmons, Jr.	144
The Practical Light Sporter by James R. Ott	154
Profile of an Engraver – Robert D. Swartley by Ronald Swartley	161
Europe in the Rain – France, Italy, Austria and Spain by John T. Amber	164
Pennsylvania Bicentennial Commision Commemorative Longrifle by Don Hartnett	184
The Great 22 Varminters by Bob Hagel	186
The Best of the Military Lugers by Robert A. Burmeister	191
The Lyman Story by Mason Williams	194
Scopes and Mounts by Bob Bell	197
The Pronghorn Rifle by Dan L. Flores	204
Star's PD 45 – a potent small package by George C. Nonte, Jr.	210
The Rottweil Over-Under by Wallace Labisky	214
The Ultimate 250-3000 by Vernon E. Megee	219
The Norma Powders – A Study in Red and Black by Robert Sherwood	224
Hämmerli's Newest and Finest, the Model 150 Free Pistol by George C. Nonte, Jr.	229
Custom Guns and their makers	232
The Plight of the Hornet by Don Lewis	238
Art of the Engraver masters of metalwork	242
American Bulleted Cartridges by Kenneth L. Waters	245
NDT – Non Destructive Testing by Alfred N. Weiner	251
A New Checkering Cradle by V. P. Kisner	254
Trouble Shooting The Ruger Carbines by J. B. Wood	256
Handgun Stopping Power by Kenneth L. Walters	260
Lighten Those Loads by H. V. Stent	264
John Nelson Cooper – veteran knifemaker by Walter L. Rickell	267
Notes on Knives a sampling of blades	270
Gravermeister by Thomas H. Riker	272
Shooter's Showcase new products reviewed	275
Departments
Ammunition Tables	277
Handguns – U.S. and Imported	281
Rifles – U.S. and Imported	307
Shotguns – U.S. and Imported	340
Black Powder Guns	368
Air Guns	384
Chokes & Brakes	397
Metallic Sights	398
Scopes & Mounts	402
Arms Library	409
Periodical Publications	429
Arms Associations in America and Abroad	430
Shooting Publications	434
Directory of the Arms Trade	435
Index	448

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Table of Contents
The Secret of the Old Master, Lucian Cary	4
Pope Rifle Barrels a facsimile catalog reprint	11
The Wild Sheep of North America, Jack O'Connor	23
Pellet Pistol Phizzles, Ladd Fanta	31
Charter Arms Bulldog – the 44 Special revived, George C. Nonte, Jr.	34
Shotgunning with Browning, Wallace Labisky	39
The Art of Turkey Hunting, James C. Gates	57
The Ruger 220 Swift – an instant success! Jim Horton	63
Japanese Autoloading Pistols, John L. Moss	69
Checkering with Power, Jim Carmichel	78
Wildcats and Wildcatters, Bob Hagel	81
New SIG-Sauer Pistols, J. B. Wood	86
The 1903 Springfield, Al Miller	92
Gun Engravers and Gunsmiths, Display of quality craftmanship	102
Deer Stoppers for the 16 Gauge, Wallace Labisky	114
Chuck Hunter, Don Lewis	123
Ducks Unlimited, Ted McCawley	128
Sporting Arms of the World, Larry S. Sterett and the editors	129
The Remington and Winchester Seminars, John T. Amber	129
Kenya, France and Italy, John T. Amber	154
Armi Famars, John T. Amber	161
Testfire Report, Larry S. Sterett	167
New Guns from the Old Cabinet, Raymond Caranta	171
Single Action Revolvers and the safety revolution, Donald M. Simmons, Jr.	176
Gun Proof in Germany, Lee Kennett	185
Art of the Engraver masters of metalwork	200
Smokeless Loads for Double Rifles, Ray Marriage, Dick Vogt, Bert Popowski	204
Handloading, John T. Amber	212
The Hunter – a man for all seasons, courtesy NSSF	219
High Country Chucking, Dan L. Flores	220
Pachmayr's Signature System, George C. Nonte, Jr.	226
Hunting on Indian Reservations, Bert Popowski	232
Torture Test! Gene West	238
Scopes and Mounts, Bob Bell	241
22 Hornet, Roy F. Dunlap	248
Notes on Knives, a display of knifemakers	253
Short Barrels for Grouse, Nick Sisley	256
The Handgun Scene, George C. Nonte and the editors	259
Shooting at 1000 Yards, Bob Bell	266
Custom Guns and their makers	276
The All-Round Rifle – pursuit of a myth? Cliff Dempster	282
Shooter's Showcase new products, 1974	288
American Bulleted Cartridges, Kenneth L. Waters	291
Why the Buffalo Disappeared, Dick Dietz	296
Early American Cartridges, Charles H. Yust, Jr.	297
Doing Good and Getting Credit For It, J. David Truby	302
Ammunition Tables	304
U.S. Handguns	308
U.S. Rifles	324
U.S. Shotguns	346
Imported Guns	362
Black Powder Guns	392
Pellet Guns	407
Chokes & Brakes	420
Metallic Sights	421
Scopes & Mounts	425
Arms Associations in America and Abroad	432
Periodical Publications	434
Directory of the Arms Trade	435
Index	448

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Table of Contents
Features
The Model 70 Winchester 1936-1963 by Kam Nasser	6
The African Battery by Steve Miller	19
They Made the Best Barrels by James E. Serven	26
Model 1918A6 Gun Nut – a case history by Houston Stiff	37
Chokes, Chokes, Chokes by Derek Partridge	43
Forty Years with the Little 7mm by Jack O'Connor	48
Sporting Arms of the World by L. S. Sterett, W. L. Rickell and the editors	53
Mauser Models 71 and 71/84 Rifles by Frank C. Barnes	102
When Shooting Goes Metric by Harold O. Davidson	109
You Call Them – they won't call you! By Art Reid	113
Custom Guns and their makers	118
Flobert Rifles and Cartridges by Raymond Caranta	122
Griffin & Howe by Lucian Cary	126
Handloading by John T. Amber	134
Firearms Fotography by Bob Hagel	144
New Brno Shotgun by Wallace Labisky	150
Knives and Knifemakers a sampling of blades	156
The Magnum Revolvers by John Lachuk	160
Loading the Belted Magnums by Bob Hagel	172
The 257 Rides Again by Don Huser	178
Unique D.E.S. 69 by Raymond Caranta	182
Gunning in Eastern Europe by Sidney DuBroff	185
Rocky Mountain Hunts by John Jobson	195
Handguns – Domestic and Foreign by G. C. Nonte, W. L. Rickell and the editors	201
Autoloading Rifles – a Testfire Report by James D. Mason	216
Scopes & Mounts 1973-1974 by Bob Bell	224
Customizing Contrary Snubs by Jan A. Stevenson	234
Shotgunners Are Strange People by Charles F. Waterman	240
Dream Gun or Zombie? By H. V. Stent	244
Art of the Engraver masters of metalwork	248
Halloween Gobbler by Don Shiner	253
A Scope on Your Handgun by Bob Steindler	257
Air Rifles – Basic Types by Ladd Fanta	261
The 1923 BSA Rifle by Larry S. Sterett	265
Black Powder Deer by Jack McPhee	269
Revolver Brand Names by William B. Fors	274
The Astra 400 by Dennis Riordan	277
Gun Laws by E. B. Mann	282
You Can't Have That London Gun! By Peyton Autry	283
Russian Proof Marks by Lee Kennett	286
Indian Enfield Carbine by L. S. Sterett	290
The Shooter's Showcase new products, 1973	291
American Bulleted Cartridges by Kenneth L. Waters	297
Departments
Ammunition Tables	308
U.S. Handguns	313
U.S. Rifles	333
U.S. Shotguns	360
Imported Guns	376
Black Powder Guns	407
Pellet Guns	419
Chokes & Brakes	432
Metallic Sights	433
Scopes & Mounts	437
Arms Library	444
Arms Associations in America and Abroad	463
Periodical Publications	465
Shooting Publications	466
Directory of the Arms Trade	467
Index	480

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Table of Contents
Features
Muskets, Powder & Patriots by M.L. Brown	6
The Trapshooter – and how he stands by Derek Partridge	19
Pressures and the Revolver by Wm. M. Caldwell	24
British Small-Bore Rifles: Part One – The 451 Muzzleloaders by DeWitt Bailey II	29
Sporting Arms of the World by Larry Sterett, Walter Rickell and the editors	43
The Darne Gun by John T. Amber	50
Square Shot & Little Flying Saucers by Roger Barlow	73
The Knife Revisited by A. G. Russell	80
Antique 22 Caliber Revolvers by William B. Fors	93
The Beautiful Blazers – all but forgotten! By Bob Bell	100
J. M. Shoots Twice by Lucian Cary	110
Twenty Pounds of Iron by Donel Johnson	116
Bergmann System Military Pistols by James B. Stewart	124
The Rifles of James Paris Lee: Part Two by Larry S. Sterett	133
Lee-Enfield Rifle No. 4, Mark 1″ (Exploded Drawing) by Richard A. Hoffman	146
A Way of Life by C. P. Barager	151
The ever-changing Shotshell Story by Wallace Labisky	152
The Little Twenty – a wildcatter's wildcat! By G.O. Ashley	162
One, Two, Three, Four! By Roger Barlow	166
High Performance Handgun Loads – and how to handle 'em by George C. Nonte, Jr.	174
Handgun Hunting by Bill Davidson	179
Target – The Woodchuck by Ellis Christian Lenz	184
The 45-70 – A Century Later by Frank C. Barnes	189
High Standard's New Supermatic Autoloader by Wallace Labisky	197
Rifles and Cartridges for Muleys by Norman E. Nelson, Jr.	202
The Guns of John Brown by Louis W. Steinwedel	207
Testfire Report by Larry S. Sterett	211
Black Powder 1972 – a new situation by Edward M. Yard	214
Locked Breech 380 Autos by Donald M. Simmons, Jr.	221
A New Lesson From The Old World by Lt. Col. Jack Randolph	228
Scopes & Mounts 1972-73 by Bob Bell	232
Great Guns! Winchester's Model 9422s by Jon R. Sundra	239
Handguns. U.S. & Foreign 1972-73 by Bob Steindler, George C. Nonte and the editors	242
A History of Proof Marks: Gun Proof in Hungary by Lee Kennett	254
Custom Guns and their makers	256
Eprouvettes – An Illustrated History by Lee Kennett	261
Handloading Centennial by John T. Amber	264
Reloading the 9mm Luger by Bob Steindler	275
Collecting Automatic Pistols by J. B. Wood	279
The Shooter's Showcase New Products, 1972	286
Art of the Engraver, Masters of Metalwork	289
Home Made Shell Sizer, by Floyd Wensel	292
American Bulleted Cartridges by Kenneth L. Waters	293

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Table of Contents
Features
Shooter's Hall of Fame, Col. Charles Askins	4
The Classic Double, Wallace Labisky	9
How Can You Miss an Elephant, Warren Page	17
Mossberg Martini, Harry O. Dean	20
British Volunteer Rifles, DeWitt Bailey II	22
Ten Cents A Duck, Bob Hinman	37
Johnny Gets His Gun, Lucian Cary	42
The Rifles of James Paris Lee, Larry S Sterett	48
Today's Made in Spain Pistols, George C. Nonte	61
Sporting Arms of the World, Larry S. Sterett	69
Oddball Hardballs, Mason Williams	93
Trap, Skeet and the Hunter, Allen F. Ruffin, Jr.	96
Arnold Griebel, 1890-1970, John T. Amber	104
Age of the Autoloader, Tom Hayes	106
Flying Shotgun, D. C. Cole	110
U.S. Handguns Since World War II, DeWitt E. Sell, Ph.D.	112
Gun Proof in Italy, Lee Kennett	128
Testfire Report 1971, Bob Zwirz	132
Good Man With a Gun, James E. Serven	144
Extractors and Ejectors, Mack Stirman	151
Stevens 20 Gauge Pumpgun, D. F. Breen	157
Guns for Survival, Glenn I. Berns	161
Custom Guns, Al Biesen, Dale Goens, Richard Hodgson, John E. Warren	166
A Logical Start to Combat Shooting, Colin Greenwood	170
Scopes and Mounts 1971, Bob Bell	177
Damascus Barrels, Lee Kennett	184
Guns of World War II, George L. Wildgen	189
The Famed Luger, Harry M. Campbell	194
Remington Radicals, Louis W. Steinwedel	198
Care of Big Game Trophies, Jerry McNamara	206
The Camping Rifle, Jack Fairclough	208
Are Firearms Controls Effective?, Colin Greenwood	212
Reloading Review, the editors	214
Safety Pins, Arthur W. Sear	223
Guns in 4-Color, 32 brilliant pages	225
Sighting the Long Range Magnum, Harold O. Davidson	257
The Rockets Red Glare, Fairfax Downey	267
Gun Fever!, Guy L. Aurand	271
Handguns 1971, George C. Nonte	274
Wind Wisdom, John Lachuk	284
Screw Barrel Pistols, Louis W. Steinwedel	288
Art of the Engraver, Masters of Metalwork	294
The 25 Is Still Alive, Ron Terrell	298
Big Bullets for Little Guns, William R. Weir	303
Gun Control Information, NSSF	306
Wanted, a New Pistol Cartridge, B. W. Brian	307
Powder Flasks, Don Shiner	308
Shooter's Showcase, New Products, 1971	309
Let's Shoot Sharptails, Jerome J. Knap	312
American Bulleted Cartridges, Ken Waters	316
Departments
Ammunition Tables	322
U.S. Handguns	329
U.S. Rifles	346
U.S. Shotguns	372
Foreign Guns in the U.S.A.	388
Pellet Guns	416
Chokes & Brakes	426
Metallic Sights	427
Scopes & Mounts	431
Arms Association	438
Shooting Publications	440
Periodical Publications	441
Arms Library	442
Glossary for Gunners	456
Directory of the Arms Trade	459
Index	480

Gun Digest Annual TOC: 1971

Gun Digest Editors

April 10, 2000

The Gun Digest -1971
Table of Contents
Features
Guns of the Western History Makers, James E. Serven	4
Rough Country Antelope, Bob Hagel	17
Firearms Advertising Envelopes, Robert F. Denny	23
Garcia Guns, John T. Amber	30
The National Rifle Club Introduction, notes by J. T. Amber	33
Detachable Aiming Points, Guy Lautard	39
The Israeli Army, Dr. Eugene Sockut	40
New Mannlicher Rifles, Warren Page	50
Match Air Rifle Test, John T. Amber	55
This Muzzle-Loading Game, R. O. Ackerman	58
George Schoyen – Riflemaker, John Dutcher	65
Big Game in Africa, John T. Amber	76
The French 1950 Auto Pistol, Raymond Caranta	84
The Unchoke!, Roger Barlow	89
The Whitworth Rifle, DeWitt Bailey II	94
Sporting Arms of the World, the editors	106
A Champlin Champion, the editor	109
Jackson Hole Rifle, the editor	112
New Remingtons, the editor	117
Practical Pistol Shooting, Jeff Cooper	129
For Long Distance Gunning, Wallace Labisky	134
Case Capacity Measurement, Harold O. Davidson	136
The Air Rifle – Which One?, Ladd Fanta	138
Herter's SL18 Auto Shotgun, Larry S. Sterett	147
Handguns 1970, George C. Nonte, Jr.	149
Letters to Jim Hack, Editor of Shooting & Blasting	161
Guns and Game Shooting, Derek Partridge	164
The 38 Special, James R. Olt	168
Revival of the Sharps, Bob Hagel	174
Gunstock Checkering Revisted, Ellis Christian Lenz	179
What Interchangeable 9mms?, George C. Nonte, Jr.	185
The American's Guns, Peyton Autry	190
The Double Barreled Gun, Merrill K. Lindsay	194
The Knife, Ken Warner	204
Reloading Review, the editors	215
Key to Color Pages	221
Guns in Color, A parade of fine arms	225
The Quiet Gun, Donald Hamilton	257
The Creation of Precision Rifle Ammunition, Roy. F. Dunlap	264
Gun Proof in Spain, Lee Kennett	278
Art of the Engraver, 5 pages of new work	284
Ye Compleate Exterior Ballistics, Ken Waters	289
Scopes & Mounts 1970, Bob Bell	292
Scopes of Yesteryear, John T. Amber	296
Double Action Shooting, Paul B. Weston	304
Custom Guns, and their makers	311
Varmint Rifle Variables, John R. Sundra	316
Testfire Report 1970, Russ Carpenter	321
British Military Cartridges, Peter Labbett	328
Shooter's Showcase, New products – 1970	334
ABC – Metallic Cartridges, Ken Waters	338
Departments
Ammunition Tables	346
U.S. Handguns	353
U.S. Rifles	366
U.S. Shotguns	389
Foreign Guns in the U.S.A.	403
Pellet Guns	426
Chokes & Brakes	436
Metallic Sights	438
Scopes & Mounts	442
Arms Associations	449
Shooting Publications	451
Periodical Publications	452
Arms Library	453
Glossary for Gunners	467
Directory of the Arms Trade	469
Index	480

Gun Digest Annual TOC: 1970

Gun Digest Editors

April 10, 2000

The Gun Digest – 1970
Table of Contents
Features
Six Shooters Since Sixteen Hundred, M. Lindsay and B. Pendleton	4
The Killing Power Controversy, Jack O'Connor	14
Multum in Parvo – HK 4 Pistol, Larry S. Sterett	19
Marlin – A Century of Famous Firearms, Pete Kuhlhoff	24
Seating Depth vs. Champber Pressure, George C. Nonte, Jr.	33
Sporting Arms of the World, Charles Askins, Bob Steindler and the editors	38
Garcia's Berettas, the editors	40
Hunting in Scotland, John T. Amber	69
Loading the Old Ones – and some not so old, Ken Waters	74
Two-Fisted Handgunning, Col. Charles Askins	84
It's Not How Long You Make It. . ., Warren Page	88
A Visit to Dickson's, Roger Barlow	92
Latest Colts, the editors	98
New Handguns / U.S. and Foreign 1969-1970, Dean Grennell and the editors	97
Ruger's Double Action Revolver, John T. Amber	100
New Foreign Handguns, Bob Steindler	105
Beretta M-76 Pistol, Raymond Caranta	111
New Chronographs and Photo-Eye Screens, John T. Amber	113
Gun Proof in France, Lee Kennett	116
Gras Model 1874 Rifle, Richard A. Hoffman	126
Daisy V/L Rifles, Maj. George C. Nonte, Jr.	128
Art of the Engraver, 6 pages of new work	130
Parazzi – Ferrari of Shotguns, Derek Partridge	136
Brouhaha in Brescia, John T. Amber	144
Stockmaker Supreme, Dale Goens	146
Air Arms I.Q., Ladd Fanta	148
Pneu Pellet Arms, the editors	154
Ibex in Iberia, John T. Amber	157
Scopes & Mounts 1969-1970, Bob Bell	162
38 Special – new life or last gasp?, Jan A. Stevenson	170
Testfire Report – 1969-1970, Bob Wallack	176
Dan Wesson Arms, Mason Williams	183
Reloading For Varmint Hunting, John Lachuk	190
Custom Guns, and their makers	198
Buffalo Hunting Today, Bert Popowski	203
Shooting A Buffalo, John T. Amber	208
Shot Loads For Revolvers, Edward Dams	210
Rifled Slugs, Art Reid	213
Resurrection of the L. C. Smith, Gerald R. Hunter	216
Handloading – 1969-70, Maj. Geo. C. Nonte, Jr. and the Technical Editors	222
American Revolver Safeties, DeWitt E. Sell, Ph.D.	233
Pennsylvania Long Rifles, R. O. Ackerman	238
Head Hunting in B.C., Bradford Angier	244
Shooter's Showcase, new items on display	249
Handiest Tool, George C. Nonte, Jr.	255
Lock, Stock, and Barrel, Gerald R. Hunter	258
Mauser 6.35mm Pistols, James B. Stewart	260
ABC – Metallic Cartridges, Kenneth L. Waters and the Technical Staff	265
New M-16 Training Round, Allen Cohen, Project Eng.	389
Smokeless Powder Equivalent?, Ted McCawley	389
Departments
Ammunition Tables	272
U.S. Handguns	279
U.S. Rifles	292
U.S. Shotguns	314
Foreign Arms in America	329
Pellet Guns	351
Metallic Sights	361
Scopes & Mounts	365
Chokes & Brakes	372
Arms Library	374
Shooting Publications	386
Periodical Publications	387
Arms Associations	388
Directory of the Arms Trade	390
Glossary for Gunners	401
Where-To-Buy-It-Directory	403
Index	416

Gun Digest Annual TOC: 1969

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April 10, 2000

The Gun Digest – 1969
Table of Contents
Features
A History of French Handguns, Raymond Caranta	4
French Ordnance Revolver, Richard A. Hoffman	18
A Visit to Eibar, Jack O'Connor	23
Red Deer in Yugoslavia	26
Testfire! 1968-1969, Ken Waters and the Technical Staff	33
The Balle Blondeau, Larry Sterett	48
Indian Guns & Gunfighters, Norman B. Wiltsey	52
U.S. Rifles and Shotguns 1968-69, George Nonte and the Technical Staff	60
The Passing of Little Sam, John Madson	69
Gun Proof in Austria-Hungary & Austria, Lee Kennett	70
New Ruger Rifles, John T. Amber	78
Prairie Chicken Comeback, Bert Popowski	83
240 Weatherby Magnum, John Lachuk	88
American Handguns – 1968-1969, Jay Charles and the editors	94
Burn More Powder!, Bob Hutton	101
South Dakota Safari, Geo. C. Nonte, Jr. and J. T. Amber	106
Guessers of the Purple Sage, John Maynard	111
Restoring Old Doubles, W. L. Netherby	116
The Outdoor Corps, Natl. Shooting Spts. Found	127
Captain Samuel H. Walker, James E. Serven	128
Custom Stocking the Big Bores, Nate Bishop	137
Wildcats & Tabbycats, Charles N. Hood, II	140
The Caribou of Alaska, Jack McPhee	147
Champlin & Haskins Rifles, Les Bowman	152
Guns & Gun Dogs, Dave Duffey	157
Air Arms Ammo, Laddie Fanta	161
Foreign Firearms, Bob Steindler and the editors	164
Binoculars for the Hunter, Col. H. J. Samuels	183
The 338 – What Does It Offer?, Bob Hagel	188
Elegant Firearms of the Favored Few, James E. Serven	195
Handloading – 1968-69, Geo. C. Nonte, Jr. and the Technical Staff	205
Auxiliary Cartridges, George A. Hoyem	223
Accuracy of Handguns, Robert A. Burmeister	226
Art of the Engraver, 5 pages of new work	230
Shot Chargers and Ranges for the Wildfowler, Francis E. Sell	235
Three 17s – Interim Report, John T. Amber	238
Bedding Tips for Greater Accuracy, Mike Walker	240
Handloading Philosophy, Don Martin	243
Why Ain't Gun Riters Akurate?, Henry M. Stebbins	248
Custom Guns and their makers	252
38 Special Revolvers – a bevy of imports, Larry S. Sterett	256
Table of Comparative Ballistics, Warren Sperbeck	262
Scopes & Mounts 1968-1969, Bob Bell	264
Shooter's Showcase, new items on display	275
ABC – Metallic Cartridges, Kenneth L. Waters	278
Departments
Ammunition Tables	287
U.S. Handguns	294
U.S. Rifles	307
U.S. Shotguns	329
Foreign Arms in America	344
Pellet Guns	366
Metallic Sights	376
Scopes & Mounts	380
Chokes & Brakes	387
Arms Associations	389
Arms Library	390
Shooting Publications	401
Periodical Publications	402
Glossary for Gunners	403
Directory of the Arms Trade	405
Index	416

Gun Digest Annual TOC: 1968

Gun Digest Editors

April 10, 2000

The Gun Digest – 1968
Table of Contents
Features
Breech Loading Firearms, Merril K. Lindsay	4
Breech Pressure Breakthrough, Michael W. York and Don Cantrell	17
U.S. Handguns 1967-68, Jay Charles	23
Gun Proof in Czechoslovakia, Lee Kennett	30
Varmint Calling, John Lachuk	34
Browning versus Winchester, Bill Resman	40
Air Rifles are for Men, Col. Charles Askins	44
Krautbauer Trophy, Bill Ryan	49
U.S. Rifles and Shotguns 1967-68, George Nonte and the Technical Staff	54
Block That Kick!, Donald Hamilton	71
Testfire! 1967-68, Ken Waters and the Technical Staff	77
Collecting Shotshells, Carlos Vinson	91
Round Nose Bullets, Ken Glanzer	98
Trail Bikes and Trail Guns, Frank C. Barnes	101
22 Single Actions, L. S. Sterett	107
Hitting's Easier!, F. E. Sell	115
Reloading Tools & Components, George Nonte	119
The Bigger the Cartridge, Warren Page	134
Sharps Side Hammer Rifles, Frank de Haas	138
Art of the Engraver, 4 pages of new work	146
Savage Pistol Isometric, James M. Triggs	150
Arms from Abroad 1967-68, Bob Steindler	152
Snub-Nosed Magnums, Paul B. Weston	161
Hunting Trip Tips, Pat Snook	164
Remington 40-XB Rifle, Jim Horton	166
Home-Grown Exotics, B. W. Dalrymple	169
Guns for Competition, Jim Crossman	176
Firearms Fundamentals, John T. Amber	183
Scopes & Mounts 1967-68, Bob Bell	185
Rx for the Made-To-Measure Gunstock, Jack O'Connor	194
A Season with the 6.5 Magnum, Robert Sherwood	200
Ramrod Guns, Country Style, E. C. Lenz	204
They Must Die, R. J. Robel	211
Grouse Can't be Hit!, Roger Barlow	215
The Secret Pistol of World War I, Wm. B. Edwards	220
Guns of Seven Centuries, 16 pages in glowing color	225
23 1/2 – the Instead Caliber, Bill Corson	242
Metal Shotgun Cartridges, S. A. Balistique	246
U.S. Signal Pistols & Flares, Vagn G. B. Christensen	250
No More Ground Hogs, Bob Bell	255
The 444 Marlin, Christian H. Helbig	257
Custom Guns and their makers	260
Don't Knock Hunters!, NSSF	264
ABC – Metallic Cartridges, Kenneth L. Waters	265
Shooter's Showcase, new items on display	273
Departments
U.S. Handguns	278
U.S. Rifles	291
U.S. Shotguns	312
Foreign Arms in Americac	327
Pellet Guns	348
Chokes & Brakes	357
Ammunition Tables	359
Scopes & Mounts	363
Metallic Sights	370
Arms Associations	374
Arms Library	375
Shooting Publications	385
Periodical Publications	386
Glossary for Gunners	387
Directory of the Arms Trade	389
Index	400

Gun Digest Annual TOC: 1967

Gun Digest Editors

April 10, 2000

The Gun Digest – 1967
Table of Contents
Features
Ruger's Reactionary Rifle, Roger Barlow	4
U.S. Handguns 1966-67, H. Warner	11
Predictions for PSI, Warren Page	16
Guns of Viet Nam, Col. Jim Crossman	19
Rifles for Desert Ghosts, Clyde Ormond	26
Winchester Centennial, Pat Smith	29
Slide-Action Rifles, Frank C. Barnes	33
Madman of Gaylord's Corner, Lucian Cary	39
Thompson Submachine Guns, Ray Bearse	46
Today's Wildcats, Bob Bell	59
Big Deal in New Game, Byron W. Dalrymple	63
Ruger 22 Auto Isometric, James M. Triggs	68
Slugging the Climbers, Alfred J. Goerg	70
Bullet Mould Conditioning, Gene B. Crum	74
Game Field Goofs, Colonel Charles Askins	75
John Browning Legacy, Gough Thomas	79
Mysterious Seven, Robert Sherwood	83
Traps and Targets, L. S. Sterett	87
U.S. Shoulder Arms 1966-67, Jay Charles	97
Handgunners – Here's How!, C. H. Maxwell	105
Handsome Rifles, W. John Farquharson	110
Foreign Firearms Review, R. A. Steindler	119
Arms and Armor, Sixteen 4-color pages	127
Scopes & Mounts 1966-67, Bob Bell	145
8mm Ernst Magnum, Eric Jamieson III	150
Some of 'em Fight Back!, Colonel Charles Askins	152
Guns of the Canadian West, James E. Serven	156
Custom Guns and their makers	162
Deadly Doubles, Elmer Keith	166
Guns at the Crossroads, Joseph B. Stephens	173
Double Action Shooting, Paul B. Weston	174
Remington's 350 Magnum, Bob Hagel	178
They're Not All Bad!, Pete Brown	179
From Out of the North, L. S. Sterett	181
Stainless Steel Revolver, Edward M. Yard	185
Colt Single Actions, James M. Triggs	188
Remington's 150 Years, Ted McCawley, Jr.	201
New Zing! For Old Barrels, Dan Cotterman	205
333 OKH, Ralph Avery	208
Reloading Tools & Components 1966-67, the technical editors	209
Art of the Engraver, 4 pages of new work	218
Colt 1855 Isometic, James M. Triggs	222
Gunfighters of the Old West, Norman B. Wiltsey	224
Pellet Guns Review, M. James	235
Is the GI Carbine Dead?, Ken Warner	237
Shooting Shotcups, Edmund Waters	243
Testfire! 1966-1967, Ken Waters, et al	246
Dream Rifle, Tom Hayes	257
Armchair Chuck Hunting, George R. Phillips	261
Ross Rifles, A History, R. Phillips and J. Knap	264
1000 Yard Shooting!, Bob Hagel	276
The Handgun in Hunting, Harry P. Stubblefield	280
ABC – Metallic Cartridges, Kenneth L. Waters	281
Shooter's Showcase, new items on display	288
Primer for Varmints, Joe Fargo	290
Charge Bar Bushing Test, A. M. Wynne, Jr.	333
Letters to Congressmen, Shooting Sports Assoc., Inc.	365
Departments
U.S. Handguns	291
U.S. Rifles	304
U.S. Shotguns	320
Foreign Arms in America	335
Pellet Guns	352
Chokes & Brakes	359
Ammunition Tables	361
Scopes & Mounts	366
Metallic Sights	373
Arms Library	377
Shooting Publications	386
Periodical Publications	387
Arms Associations	388
Glossary for Gunners	389
Directory of the Arms Trade	391
Index	400

Gun Digest Annual TOC: 1966

Gun Digest Editors

April 10, 2000

The Gun Digest – 1966
Table of Contents
Features
John Marlin, Bill Rogoski	4
U.S. Rifles & Shotguns, 1965-66, Pete Kuhlhoff	10
Testfire! A Field Survey, Ken Waters	21
Beautiful Brownings, Pete Kuhlhoff	29
U.S. Handguns 1965-66, the technical editors	34
Foreign Firearms, George C. Nonte, Jr.	42
Treasure Hunt Safari, John T. Amber	51
Hi-Standard Autos, Gil Hebard	55
On Target, Warren Sipe	58
Scopes & Mounts 1965-66, Bob Bell	59
2-Bullet NATO Cartridge, George C. Nonte, Jr.	62
Tell Me, Elmer . . ., Don Frost	64
The Elegant World of Elk, Bradford Angier	65
Automatico V.B., S. A. Balistique	69
The Remington Model 10, L. S. Sterett	72
Gunning the Game Preserves, Jack Lawrence	79
Pipe in Your Crows!, Don Shiner	83
Dan Lefever – Inventor, Wallace Labisky	86
The Best Knives Made, Ken Warner	94
Chronographs Today, Edward M. Yard	99
Shoulder Stocks for Pistols, B. W. Brian	103
The Wild Ones! A. B. Kazan	108
Put and Take Choke, Francis E. Sell	112
The Old Winchesters, James E. Serven	115
A Rugged Holster, James Tallon	123
The Luger Myth, R. A. Burmeister	126
Stone Age Guided Missiles, Edw. A. Dieckmann	129
Fusil Electrique, Roger Barlow	133
The Mysterious Morrone, B. R. Hughes	136
Why The Magnum?, Bob Hagel	139
One and Only Pistol, Henry M. Stebbins	143
Want to be a Gunsmith?, B. Fritz Samuels	147
Case Neck Variations	151
Carousel of Cartridges, John Maynard	153
The Little BB Gun, Larry Mueller	157
Power Drilling Pointers, Glen F. Stillwell	160
Are Any Wildcats Good?, Courtney Wills	161
Nat'l Shooting Sports Fdn., Ed Hoffschmidt	165
Low Cost Custom Doubles, Francis E. Sell	166
Shot – A History, James E. Serven	170
British Service Rifles, W. D. Bell	176
Colt Longarms, James M. Triggs	183
Smoothbores for Deer, C. J. Milling, M.D.	186
Firearms in 4-Color, 57 guns on display	193
Great Western Guns, 32 pages from the past	225
The 41 Magnum, Dean Grennell	257
Today's Shotgun Missiles, Larry S. Sterett	263
Ed Shilen – Riflesmith, John T. Amber	269
Ballistics Mumbo Jumbo, Eric Jamieson	272
Gun Boxes, Jan S. Paul	274
Belly Guns, Paul Weston	275
Forensic Ballistic Errors, Shelley Braverman	280
Exploded Drawings, James M. Triggs	284
Custom Guns and their makers	350
A Treasury of the gun engraver's art	354
American Bulleted Cartridges, Kenneth L. Waters	370
Departments
U.S. Handguns	288
U.S. Rifles	301
U.S. Shotguns	318
Foreign Arms in America	329
Pellet Guns	343
Chokes & Brakes	348
Reloadinig Tools & Components	358
Ammunition Tables	377
Scopes & Mounts	381
Metallic Sights	388
Arms Library	392
Shooter's Showcase	401
Periodical Publications	404
Arms Associations	405
Glossary for Gunners	406
Directory of the Arms Trade	408
Index	416

Gun Digest Annual TOC: 1965

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April 10, 2000

The Gun Digest – 1965
Table of Contents
Features
The Right to Bear Arms, B. F. Samuels	4
Duelling Pistols, James E. Servern	8
Ruger 10/22 Carbine, T. R. Rusfel	16
Contact Lenses, John Fix	18
The 41 S & W Magnum, Bob Wallack	19
Powder Scale Weight Test, John T. Amber	22
Metric Rifles & Cartridges, Frank C. Barnes	23
Model 70 Winchesters, Bob Hagel	32
U.S. Rifles & Shotguns, Pete Kuhlhoff	34
U.S. & Foreign Handguns, Mitch Westra	42
Foreign Rifles & Shotguns, John T. Amber	47
M14, Hail and Farewll, John Lachuk	53
Merwin & Hurlbert Guns, Mack Stirman	60
Canadian Vacation Shoot, W. J. Farquharson	65
16 – The All-Round Gauge, B. R. Hughes	70
“To Shoot . . . ?”, Wm. H. Allen, Jr.	72
Old Eyes & Pistol Shooting, Don Martin	73
Guide to American Museums, B. F. Samuels	77
The 257 Roberts, N. E. Nelson, Jr.	82
U.S. Bayonets, 1892-1958, Charles H. Yust, Jr.	84
Hunting A Big Mule, Arthur H. Carhart	87
Baggin' A Dragon, John Eaton	91
Chicopee Falls, Dewitt Sell	92
S&W Cartridge Pistols, James E. Serven	97
Crossbows, Bob M. Hyatt	107
Those Thundering Clerics, Edw. A. Dieckmann	111
Armorer of the Confederacy, F. W. Gleason	116
Flintlock Guns, Louis W. Steinwedel	122
Grizzly Bear, Bradford Angier	129
The Bretton Alloy Shotguns, Roger Barlow	133
18th Century Gun Cache, T. M. Hamilton	138
The Big Magnums, Robert Hutton	140
Colt or Smith & Wesson?, A. B. Kazan	147
Reloading the 44 Magnum, John Lachuk	153
Insights to Shooting Vision, N. H. Howard	160
Muscles For Moose! Clyde Ormound	163
Andrew Burgess, Gun Inventor, E. Burgess and L. T. Wakeling	166
Pellet Gun Makes History, First CO, Autoloader	176
45 Auto Pistol, Robert A. Burmeister	177
Shoot Your Guns, Hal Swiggett	181
Tuning the M70 Winchester, Bob Waller	184
410 Gauge Adaptor, Larry S. Sterett	186
Cold Weather Hunter, Joseph Rychetnik	187
The Public Shooting Ground, Ray Byron	191
Bolt Action 284, Bob Hagel	193
Lever Action Rifles, C. H. Helbig & P. B. Cain	195
Pronghorn Antelope, Bert Popowski	202
Townsend Whelen Award, $500 Story Contest	206
Safari Treasure Hunt, Winners Announced	206
Missile Age Shotgun, Jack Lawrence	207
Plinking Scopes, Bob Bell	210
Testfire! A Field Survey, Kenneth L. Waters	217
Lee Rifle Loader, Ken Warner	224
Exploded Drawings, James Triggs	225
Custom Guns, The Gunsmith's Art	284
Artistry in Metal, a gun engraving sampler	288
American Bulleted Cartridges, Kenneth L. Waters	302
Speer Loading Data, a bonus feature	353
Loading the Plastics, Jim Horton	369
Handloading Fundamentals, Bob Thomas	372
Big 50 Cartridges, Geo. C. Nonte, Jr.	373
Shot Wrappers & Patterns, Wallace Labisky	376
The Powley PMAX, Edw. M. Yard	381
Departments
U.S. Handguns	227
U.S. Rifles	238
U.S. Shotguns	250
Foreign Arms in America	261
Pellet Guns	276
Chokes & Brakes	282
Reloading Tools & Bullets	292
Ammunition Tables	311
Scopes & Mounts	318
Metallic Sights	325
Arms Library	329
Shooter's Showcase	338
Periodical Publications	341
Arms Associations	342
Glossary for Gunners	343
Directory of the Arms Trade	345
Index	352

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