Chapter XIV

ON GUN STOCKS 108
Form of Gun Stocks 108
Dimensions for Single Gun 111
Dimensions for Double Gun 111
Laying Out Gun Stocks 111
How to Stock a Gun 114
The First Operation in Stocking 114
Setting in the Barrels 115
Measure for the Stock 116
The Butt 116
Setting in the Locks 116
Setting in the Trigger Plate 117
Setting in the Triggers 117
Secure Fastenings 118
Fitting Bolt Loops 118
Hints for Finishing 119
Fitting the Break-off 119
To Let in Escutcheons 120
How to Cast Tips on Fore End of Stock 120
Chequering 122
Coloring Gun Stocks 122
To Stain a Maple Stock 123
Another Method 123
To Color a Maple Stock Brown 123
To Color a Reddish Brown 123
To Color Black 124
Rosewood Stain 124
Black Walnut Stain 124
Mahogany Stain 125
Cherry Stain 125
Oil Finish for Gun Stocks 125
Varnishing and Finishing 126
The Varnish for Gun Stocks 127
The Varnish Can 128

CHAPTER XV.

ON GUN BARRELS 129
Long and Short Barrels 129
Proof of Barrels 131
Proof Marks on Barrels 133
Gauge of Guns 135
Bursting of Barrels 138
To Prevent Barrels from Rusting 138
Protection from Rust 138