Post on 18-Jan-2018
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Gunsmith
Colonial Trades
Tony MorfinMrs. WilsonJan. 8, 2013
photo by Anthony Dodd
Made gun barrel from flint stockForged iron and steel into a cylinderFiled and fitted pieces of a lock together so they
functionHardened and tempered parts for wear
resistanceMade stock from one piece of wood usually
maple , walnut or cherryUsually decorated firearms with relief carving on
the stock and even on the metal surfaces
How a Gunsmith Does His Job
Iron and steelMaple , walnut, and cherryBrass , bronze, and silverCandle sticksStocks
Tools and Materials Of the trade
Gun barrelsCandle holdersStocksButt plates Trigger guards Flasks
The Gunsmith’ s Products/Purpose
Gunsmith had the ability to cast metals. They fixed other people’s guns.Founders cast pieces with a lot of design.Gunsmiths also made swords.
Interesting Facts
http://www.history.org/Almanack/life/trades/tradegunfou.cfm
http://www.sdi.edu/
http://www.wisegeek.com/
Resources