American Handgunner July/August 1977

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mat's New. 7 Due CHANGE to the increaseOF CAMBERin popularity of the .I77. .caliber size, Crossman Arms announces that itis changing its models 38T and 38C from .22caliber to ,177 caliber. This modification willgive over 50 shots per C02 powerlet at an averageimproved velocity of 356 f.p.s. for the38T and an average of 312 f.p.s. for the 38C.' BROWNING'S CHALLENGER I1 Looks and operates enough like the originalBrowning Challenger that there is no mistakingits origin. Browning's chief gun designer,Joe Badali, designed this new 11 semi-automaticon a steel frame skirted by two-piece,highly-figured laminated grips. Unique lockingsystem (patent pending) secures barrelsolidly to frame. Ten round capacity in magazine,so with a cartridge in chamber willhandle eleven .22 long rifle shells. Ruggedconstruction, reliable operation, handsomedesign and gold trigger all say the ChallengerII is typically Browning. Write Browning,Morgan, Utah, 84050.Models 38T and 38C have both single anddouble action with revolving cylinder thatholds six .I77 caliber pellets. The 38T with sixinch barrel weighs in at 2 Ibs. 6 oz while the38C weighs 2 Ibs. 4 oz with a 3'14 inch barrelwith full adjustable rear sights. For more onthese better performing air pistols, writeCrossman Arms, 980 Turk Hill Road, Fairport,New York 14450.by George NonteOne of the world's best known writers sets the stage for thisbook which, because of even tighter government regulations,becomes more important to handgun owners every day. Theacquisition of skills necessary to do everything from the simplework of touching up a blueing job to the more complicated rebuildingand accurizing is made easier with the step-by-stepadvice. Pistols, revolvers and automatic pistols can be fixed,improved, and maintained properly following directions forwelding brazing, soldering, hardening, tempering, revolver tuningand timing, refinishing and more, completely illustrated withphotos and drawings.IAMERICAN HANDGUNNER BOOK CLUBI 8150 N. Central Park Skokie, IL 600761 Please forward ____ copy(s) of PISTOLSMITHING. Enclosedis $14.95 plus SO$ postage and handling per book.1 NAMEIi ADDRESSIIS T A T F Z I P -Allow 6 weeks for deliveryAMERICAN HANDGUNNER 0 JULYIAUGUST <strong>1977</strong>
RECEIVERS AND SLIDESEssex Arms is now producing Model 191 1-A1receivers and slides in 416 Stainless Steel,finished to a non-glare silver grey. Slides areof Government Model style with front sight installed,and are heat treated ready for assembly.Frames come complete with bushings installed.Slides and receivers are also availablein Carbon Steel (4140) with bluedfinish,are made to government specifications andQUALITY HOLSTERA medium weight leather holster to be worninside pant trousers has been designed by theGeorge Lawrence Company, manufacturer ofquality leather goods since 1857. This model,No. 23, has a leather-covered spring clipwhich slips easily over any width belt or belt-BOOK BLASTaccept either commercial or GI parts. .45Auto pictured was assembled by Terry Hudson,owner of Crown City Arms, on the firstEssex stainless receiver produced. Finish is Armoloy,barrel and bushing are by Bar-Sto,and checkered rosewood grips by Phylip D.Letiecq. For info., or to place order for framesand slides, send #10 SASE to Crown Cityless pants. It can be removed without unfasteningthe belt. Primarily designed for 2"revolvers and .25, .32 and .380 automatics, itis also available for other handguns at slightlyhigher prices. The holster is furnished inplain, unoiled leather only. For more informationand a free catalog write George LawrenceCompany, 306 S.W. 1st Avenue, Port-. .-Arms, P.O. Box 1 126, Cortland, NY 13045. land, Oregon 97204.JOHN OLSON'S BOOK OF THE RIFLEThis is the only truly complete book on the rifleever published. Covers every phase from designand manufacture to shooting performance. Everythingfrom muzzle-loader and rimfire to centerfire and magnum.... $5.95SHOOTING THE MUZZLE LOAOERSRated tops for the growing sport of black powdershooting. Complete coverage of loading and firingflintlock and percussion rifles and pistols. Includes16 pg. color section of last internationalblack powder matches.... $6.95(Hard Cover $1 1.95)THE FAMOUS AUTOMATIC PISTOLS OF EUROPEFrom military archives and manufacturer's vaultscomes this "must" book for handgun enthusiasts.The inside story of 33 famous European automaticpistols that made history. Complete disassemblyand operating procedures.... $6.95HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN FLINTLOCK RIFLE OR PISTOLHOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN WHEELLOCK RIFLE OR PISTOLHOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN PERCUSSION RIFLE OR PISTOLEvery component is drawn to scale and shownwith all dimensions. Thoroughly covering detailson selecting materials shaping fitting hardeningand finishing including the hock. ~hree specialbooks for the "do-it-yourselfer."EACH. $6.95..THE STANDARO DIRECTORY OF PROOF MARKSFinally a comprehensive directory of the proofmarks of the world. Symbols of virtually everycountry operating under the national proof housesystem. Includes German Manufacturer's codes.... $5.95GO WITH THE PRO'SAvailable at all better gun shops and sportinggoods stores.. . OR MAIL ORDER NOW.AMERICAN HANDGUNNER JULY/AUGUST <strong>1977</strong>JOHN OLSONS BOOK OF THE RIFLE ............ $ 5.950 SHOOTING THE MUZZLE LOADERS .............. $ 6.950 MUZZLE LOADERS IN HARD COVER ............ $11.950 FAMOUS AUTO PISTOLS OF EUROPE ........ $ 6.950 HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN FLINTLOCK ...... $ 6.950 HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN WHEELLOCK ..... $ 6.950 HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN PERCUSSION ... $ 6.95STANDARO DIRECTORY OF PROOF MARKS..$ 5.95All Prices Post PaidName ............................................................................. IAddress .........................................................................ICity ................................................................................ IState ................................................ Zip ........................I
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