DIY Gunsmithing by Jim Carmichel. This is the 1977 edition not the newer almost useless ones.

reshape a mauser tg
install a shotgun tg
make and install hinged lever release fp
install double set triggers
making installing a skeleton grip cap
fitting curved steel buttplate

Here's a quote.

"The classic Niedner steel plate, for example, sells for less than $5.00 and can be fitted in about a hour's time. The Al Biesen steel buttplate is more expensive but is better made and better looking."

Not related to gunsmithing… but some of my favorite books were written by Stephen Ambrose.

D-Day
Citizen Soldiers
Wild Blue
Undaunted Courage
… and many more.

richj, I have that book. Very informative and entertaining. Brian

quote:

Originally posted by Uncle Grinch:
Not related to gunsmithing… but some of my favorite books were written by Stephen Ambrose.

D-Day
Citizen Soldiers
Wild Blue
Undaunted Courage
… and many more.

Undaunted Courage is superb!