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/

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