gunsmith tony morfin mrs. wilson jan. 8, 2013 photo by anthony doddanthony dodd
DESCRIPTION
Iron and steel Maple, walnut, and cherry Brass, bronze, and silver Candle sticks StocksTRANSCRIPT
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