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Brownells Gunsmith Kinks, Volume Iv$38.49
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The Brownells Gunsmith Kinks, Volume I is a comprehensive gunsmithing reference that belongs in the shop of anyone serious about firearms maintenance, repair, or custom work. Compiled by Bob Brownell over three decades of working with the country's top gunsmiths and firearms experts, this 504-page hardcover collects proven techniques, troubleshooting solutions, and professional shop wisdom that would take years of trial-and-error to discover on your own. Whether you're a competitive shooter chasing accuracy, a hunter solving field problems, a gunsmith looking to refine your craft, or a firearms enthusiast wanting to understand how the pros handle complex jobs, this book delivers detailed, illustrated instruction across disciplines from metal polishing and engraving to barrel work and checkering.
What sets Gunsmith Kinks apart is its origin as a working reference for professional gunsmiths, not a consumer-friendly text. The language and approach are shop-floor practical—focused on the real problems that cost time or ruin projects. You'll find specific techniques for tasks that most gun owners never attempt themselves but benefit from understanding. The book includes more than 317 photographs, blueprints, and technical drawings, organized by 609 subject headings and a comprehensive cross-index that makes finding solutions fast when you need them.
The hardcover is built to last, featuring a durable sewn binding and buckram-linen cover designed to withstand heavy shop use and repeated reference. Beyond the technical content, the book reflects the character of the gunsmith community—it includes humor, shop cartoons, and recipes that have circulated among the trade over the years, making it as much a window into gunsmith culture as a practical manual.
| Format | Hardcover book |
| Page Count | 504 pages |
| Binding | Sewn binding with buckram-linen cover |
| Illustrations | 317 photographs, blueprints, and drawings |
| Index | 1,268 entry cross-index |
| Subject Coverage | Metal polishing, engraving, bluing, tool sharpening, barrel work, checkering, stock design, and more |
This book serves professional gunsmiths, serious hobbyists, competitive shooters, hunters, and firearms enthusiasts who want to understand advanced techniques and solve complex gun-related problems. It's written in trade language and assumes familiarity with firearms, making it most valuable for those already comfortable in a shop environment or willing to learn alongside experienced instruction.
The book includes detailed instruction on metal polishing, engraving, rust and chemical bluing processes, tool sharpening, barrel turning and chambering, both regular and electric checkering, stock design, and many other specialized gunsmithing disciplines. With 609 subject headings, the range is broad—use the cross-index to find techniques relevant to your project.
Yes. The hardcover features a sewn binding and buckram-linen cover specifically designed for heavy reference use. It's built to withstand repeated consultation and the typical wear of a working gunsmith shop or enthusiast workbench.
Beyond 609 subject headings throughout the text, the book includes a comprehensive 1,268-entry cross-index. This structure allows you to locate specific techniques and solutions without reading cover to cover, making it practical for shop reference when you're working on a particular task.
SKU: 197561281 • Weight: 1.85oz
Availability: In Stock
Current Stock: Out of stock
The Brownells Gunsmith Kinks, Volume I is a comprehensive gunsmithing reference that belongs in the shop of anyone serious about firearms maintenance, repair, or custom work. Compiled by Bob Brownell over three decades of working with the country's top gunsmiths and firearms experts, this 504-page hardcover collects proven techniques, troubleshooting solutions, and professional shop wisdom that would take years of trial-and-error to discover on your own. Whether you're a competitive shooter chasing accuracy, a hunter solving field problems, a gunsmith looking to refine your craft, or a firearms enthusiast wanting to understand how the pros handle complex jobs, this book delivers detailed, illustrated instruction across disciplines from metal polishing and engraving to barrel work and checkering.
What sets Gunsmith Kinks apart is its origin as a working reference for professional gunsmiths, not a consumer-friendly text. The language and approach are shop-floor practical—focused on the real problems that cost time or ruin projects. You'll find specific techniques for tasks that most gun owners never attempt themselves but benefit from understanding. The book includes more than 317 photographs, blueprints, and technical drawings, organized by 609 subject headings and a comprehensive cross-index that makes finding solutions fast when you need them.
The hardcover is built to last, featuring a durable sewn binding and buckram-linen cover designed to withstand heavy shop use and repeated reference. Beyond the technical content, the book reflects the character of the gunsmith community—it includes humor, shop cartoons, and recipes that have circulated among the trade over the years, making it as much a window into gunsmith culture as a practical manual.
| Format | Hardcover book |
| Page Count | 504 pages |
| Binding | Sewn binding with buckram-linen cover |
| Illustrations | 317 photographs, blueprints, and drawings |
| Index | 1,268 entry cross-index |
| Subject Coverage | Metal polishing, engraving, bluing, tool sharpening, barrel work, checkering, stock design, and more |
This book serves professional gunsmiths, serious hobbyists, competitive shooters, hunters, and firearms enthusiasts who want to understand advanced techniques and solve complex gun-related problems. It's written in trade language and assumes familiarity with firearms, making it most valuable for those already comfortable in a shop environment or willing to learn alongside experienced instruction.
The book includes detailed instruction on metal polishing, engraving, rust and chemical bluing processes, tool sharpening, barrel turning and chambering, both regular and electric checkering, stock design, and many other specialized gunsmithing disciplines. With 609 subject headings, the range is broad—use the cross-index to find techniques relevant to your project.
Yes. The hardcover features a sewn binding and buckram-linen cover specifically designed for heavy reference use. It's built to withstand repeated consultation and the typical wear of a working gunsmith shop or enthusiast workbench.
Beyond 609 subject headings throughout the text, the book includes a comprehensive 1,268-entry cross-index. This structure allows you to locate specific techniques and solutions without reading cover to cover, making it practical for shop reference when you're working on a particular task.
SKU: 197561281 • Weight: 1.85oz