Vintage 1980 Gun Digest reference book for gunsmithing tools and practical shop use. This large-format paperback by John E. Traister is a useful guide for collectors, hobby gunsmiths, machinists, and firearm-maintenance enthusiasts.

Inside, the book covers a wide range of shop topics including workbenches, electric drills, files, woodworking tools, bluing equipment, soldering and welding, mini-lathes, drill presses, bench grinders, metal lathes, milling machines, gun parts, calculations, glossary terms, and trade sources.

This copy shows normal age and handling wear, including cover scuffing, edge wear, surface rubbing, and an old price/store sticker on the front cover. Interior pages shown appear clean, readable, and intact. Great addition to a firearms reference library, vintage Gun Digest collection, or working gunsmithing shop shelf.

Item Specifics

📘 Title: The Gun Digest Book of Gunsmithing Tools …and Their Uses
✍️ Author: John E. Traister
📅 Publication Year: 1980
🏢 Publisher: DBI Books, Inc.
📍 Published In: Northfield, Illinois, USA
📚 Format: Trade Paperback / Softcover
🔢 ISBN: 0910676089
📄 Pages: 256
🛠️ Topic: Gunsmithing Tools, Firearm Maintenance, Shop Equipment
🎯 Genre: Technical Reference / Crafts & Hobbies / Firearms Reference
🧾 Language: English
📦 Included: Book only, as shown

Condition

Good used vintage condition with visible cover wear, scuffing, edge wear, and old price sticker; pages appear intact and readable.

Additional Details

Seller’s Note: Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description and show the exact item you will receive. Item is pre-owned and may show normal signs of age, storage, and handling.

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