Vicknair Restorations, Specialist Gunsmithing Weblog

One issue common to Parkers (and Parker Repros) is failure of the ejector retainer.  While most ejector doubles rely upon a large diameter p...

This revolver was missing the entire ejector rod assembly which had to be fabricated from scratch based upon photographs.

So far we've seen the results of the incorrect application of screwdriver, hammer, punch and grinder. Here is an example of just one wa...

Here is a 1910 DWM commercial Luger that someone, for reasons unknown, customized with a grinder - right through the front strap.  Many (but...

The rib was loose on this Fox J grade SBT so naturally, some "gunsmith" decided to tighten it (with a hammer, of course).  Apparen...

Ill-fitting, improper screwdrivers and the people who carelessly wield them account for the single most common job in the shop, making new s...

Welcome to my gunsmithing weblog where I will be documenting some of the more interesting repair and restoration work that comes in to the s...