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Gunsmiths
A gunsmith creates and repairs firearms. Although they sometimes own their own shops, they usually work in police departments, military, or sporting goods stores. In addition to designing and building firearms, gunsmiths help owners maintain or fix their equipment.
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Where can you find gunsmiths in Benton Tenn?
You might start with Benton Shooters Supply, in Benton. If they cannot do the smithing, they should be able to refer you to a smith in the area.
What is the value of a long rifle made by nc gunsmith Nathaniel vogler?
The price will of course, vary. There are some rifles that are worth several hundred thousand and others that are of lesser amount. It will all depend. For my rifle, I have been offered several hundred thousand. It is too great to sell.
A gunsmith will usually just wear normal clothes. However, they will also avoid wearing loose clothing. They must wear safety equipment.
What are the working hours of a gunsmith?
If he owns his own business, then they are whatever he wants them to be.
John Archer was a gunsmith in Wheeling (West) Virginia. One gun is dated 1882. Noted in my book on W Va Gunsmiths (3 editions). Sellers, American Gunsmiths, lists him in Wellsburg, north of Wheeling, w/o date or citation (way to go Selles).
I don't know of an American John Archer, Gunsmith. However, there were guns made by a gunsmith named Archer in London, at the end of the 18th century. One flintlock pocket pistol is illustrated in Antique Pistol Collecting by Frith and Andrews, published in 1960. Another, similar weapon is presently (15 April 2008) on sale in New Zealand. Good luck with your search.
What are average salaries for Indiana gunsmiths?
The average salary is around 30,000 dollars a year. They make around 16 dollars an hour in Indiana. Gunsmiths are a highly specialized business.
Can a smooth bore barrel be rifled by a gunsmith?
anything can be done given enough money and time. Some older H&R shotguns in small gauges have enough steel surrounding the bore to be rifled to fire slugs. However, the equipment is specialized and expensive. It would be far cheaper to buy a rifle.
Who was the first sharpshooter?
Sharp shooting originated in Europe. In the American Civil War, the man who started the first sharpshooter regiment (1st United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiment) was Hiram C. Berdan.
You can take several classes to become a Gunsmith, there are online courses where you send in money and complete the program and they send you your certificate in the mail. You could also find these classes at a local gun shop, where you have more of a hands on learning experience.
Which career makes the most truck driver police officer or gunsmith?
An average gunsmith makes $36,000 per year while an average police officer makes $39,000 per year. The average truck driver has the highest salary at an average of $51,000 per year.
What happens to the guns when a gunsmith retailer goes out of business?
they are transfered to another owner
Yes, you can remove it yourself. Just bend a large paper clip into an "L". use the short leg of the "L" like a punch and place over the hole on the outside of the pin, not in the grove. Tap with a small hammer. Pin will come right out.
How much money does a gunsmith earn?
DEPENDS ON YOUR SKILL LEVEL, WHAT TYPE OF SERVICES YOU OFFER, AND LOCATION.
Where can you find a gunsmith who can repair a Tobin shotgun?
There is a fellow in Bozeman Montana, I believe his last name is Higgins
What jobs did a colonial gunsmith have?
Gunsmith in 1800's were actually called Black Smiths.Most blacksmith's shops were small and they were quite poorly, with little new iron
to make any product at all. The main tools were a forge and bellows, an
anvil, hammers, water buckets,and a small selection of files and tongs.
the reason why was because the every day Black Smith were trying to find a place in the america to settle down and to build a shop.
These smith's created every day tools, nails, horse shoes,and about anything using metal.
and sometimes they find ways to gain a apprentice to help them out on several tasks.
What did the gunsmith do in colonial times?
Protection and hunting. Gunsmiths used many tools such as forge, chisle, hammer, and fire, to name a few.
How old do you have to be to be a colonial gunsmith?
Apprenticeship started as early as 10 years of age and sometimes younger.
Where were colonial gunsmiths located?
Colonial gunsmiths were typically located in towns and settlements throughout the American colonies, often near other artisans and tradespeople. They set up their shops in urban areas for easier access to customers and materials, but some also operated in rural regions to serve local militias and farmers. These craftsmen played a crucial role in supplying firearms for both everyday use and military needs.
What tools does a colonial gunsmith use?
Hammer, anvil, forge, axe, file also they used a chisel for carving out the gun
