Gunsmith Tony Morfin Mrs. Wilson Jan. 8, 2013 photo by Anthony DoddAnthony Dodd

Made gun barrel from flint stock Forged iron and steel into a cylinder Filed and fitted pieces of a lock together so they function Hardened and tempered parts for wear resistance Made stock from one piece of wood usually maple, walnut or cherry Usually decorated firearms with relief carving on the stock and even on the metal surfaces

Iron and steel Maple, walnut, and cherry Brass, bronze, and silver Candle sticks Stocks

Gun barrels Candle holders Stocks Butt plates Trigger guards Flasks

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.

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