What tools does a colonial gunsmith use?

Answer 1

Hammer, anvil, forge, axe, file also they used a chisel for carving out the gun

Answer 2

Gunsmithing reqiured the skills of a blacksmith, whitesmith, founder, and woodworker to do fine work on iron and steel, to carve designs, to hammer silver into complex shapes, and to engrave hard and soft metals. These skills were usually learned in an apprenticeship lasting five to seven years. A male youth began his apprenticeship at the ages of 14 or 15 years and completed it by the time he was 21 or 22.

Gunsmiths worked in different settings. You would see this business near the blacksmith since both jobs were similar. The gunsmith would usually work in his own home which was also his workshop. His home would be in the town since there was a bigger possibility of work there.

The job of a gunsmith was greatly depended on and was probably one of the biggest needs of a town. The society depended on this craft for defense and many villagers used this craft as a weapon for hunting. I think that this weapon produced a necessity to make it easier for the villager to hunt and defend themselves. I do think that this was needed to survive because even though villagers could of just made bows and arrows, the rifle was easier to use so it made it easier to have meat for dinner. This craft was available from middle to low class people. However, a gunsmith would not be able to get the money he deserved from a person of a very low class. This craft was necessary to the society for defense from intruders such as Indians and for hunting food.

Answer 3

A colonial gunsmith repaired guns, so they would have used tools similar to what blacksmiths used-things like bellows, hammers, tongs, metal files, and drills. Gunsmiths also used three tools specific to their craft: a boring bench used to form gun barrels, a rifling bench to hold the barrel, and a pan borer to cut the lock's firing pin.

Answer 4

A forge, bellows, a nearby tank of water, long handled tongs, hammers, and swages.

Answer 5

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