Master Gunsmith and author David Chicoine’s love of American History became the foundation for his interest in researching the design and manufacture of firearms. Now antiques in today’s marketplace, these were the firearms which changed the face of our nation, especially during the time-period surrounding the Civil War. From the time David could understand what a tool was he began taking apart and fixing anything he could get his hands on. This included revolvers that neighborhood policemen would bring by for tune-ups. Thus, a marriage of history and repairs was born. What began as a small teen-age hobby became a life-long commitment to the repair and restoration of antique firearms, a career which spans almost 30 years.

David’s years of hands-on gunsmithing and restoration experience include such classic weapons such as Colt, Greener, Holland & Holland, Marlin, Merwin, Parker, Purdey, Remington, Sharps, L. C. Smith, Smith & Wesson, Webley, Winchester, to name a few. As well as modern replicas from ASM, Armi-Sport, Cimarron, Dixie Gun Works, Navy Arms, Pedersoli, Pietta and Uberti.

Until 2000, when David and his wife Kathy moved to North Carolina, he owned and operated Liberty Antique Gunworks in Eastport, Maine which was a full-line firearms repair and restoration business. From 1976 until 2000 when he sold the inventory, David owned the only company anywhere specializing in obsolete parts for older Smith & Wesson revolvers with an inventory of thousands of original parts. He is at this time in the process of rebuilding an inventory of parts for antique S&W revolvers. Since the mid-1970s the Smith & Wesson factory, U.S. Repeating Arms Co. (Winchester rifles), Remington Arms and Marlin Firearms have been referring their customers with older and antique firearms to David for repair and restoration services.

Although David has made his living repairing and restoring antique firearms, his field of expertise also includes authentication, appraisals and consignment sales for these beautiful examples of American history. In 1996 David and his wife began an antique firearms newspaper called Bullet ‘N Press which ran quarterly for 5 years. It was through this publication that his writing skills were discovered and he now writes on a regular basis. David is now the author of five books, ranging from the historical and collectible, to the guns used in today’s Cowboy Action shooting. These titles include, Gunsmithing Guns of the Old West, (now 2nd edition), Smith and Wesson: Sixguns of the Old West, Guns of the New West, and Antique Firearms Assembly/Disassembly. David also writes for several publications including the American Gunsmith, and the American Rifleman.

Married to his wife Kathy since his gunsmithing began in the late 1970s, he currently lives in North Carolina where he enjoys his family, his three grand-children and is active in church and community, volunteering at the local food shelter.

David is a contributing editor to: American Gunsmith, American Rifleman, Dixie Gun Works Blackpowder Annual, Man at Arms, Shoot Magazine, Shotgun News.

Author of:
Gunsmithing Guns of the Old West (Krause, 2 editions 2001 & 2004)
Smith & Wesson Sixguns of the Old West (Mowbray, 2004)
Guns of the New West (Krause, 2005)
Antique Firearms Assembly/Disassembly (Krause, 2005)
Biography Credit - National Rifle Association

Firearms and Gunsmithing Books

	Gunsmithing Guns of the Old West, 2nd ed by David Chicoine Code:DC_GGOTOW Price: $29.99 Quantity in Basket: none
This new, expanded 2nd edition of Gunsmithing Guns of the Old West is specifically designed to meet the growing demand for practical knowledge about the guns used today in Cowboy Action Shooting. Gunsmithing Guns of the Old West - 2nd edition is packed with expanded coverage of the 1st edition's featured guns, as well as updated gunsmithing tips and advice. Included for your enjoyment are an additional 125 new diagrams & illustrations, 5 new hand guns, 4 new long-guns and an expanded glossary. A carefully edited volume that contains step-by-step, detailed illustrations that demonstrate how to repair and upgrade old-west firearms. This valuable knowledge is passed along by author David R. Chicoine to both novice shooters and advanced gunsmiths alike from a working professional with over 25 years of experience, who has maintained a well respected reputation for quality custom gunsmithing work. Comes signed by David R. Chicoine and makes a perfect gift! Features: Soft cover, 448 pages with over 400 black and white photos and extensive coverage of over 50 old west and replica firearms.
	Smith & Wesson Sixguns of the Old West Code:SWSixgunsOldWest Price: $75.00 Quantity in Basket: none
Smith & Wesson Sixguns of the Old West. . . covers all aspects of this popular, long-lived and often copied American revolver throughout it's forty-plus year history. From the beginnings of the Model Number Three .44 American revolver in 1869 to the last .44 Double Action top-break sold in 1913. This exciting new hard-cover book will form the cornerstone of your Smith & Wesson library. Features: A massive, high quality work, hardcover, 480 pages with over 840 photographs and illustrations; and its all about the big Smith & Wesson Model No. 3 revolvers! Comes autographed by David R. Chicoine (please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery)
	Guns of the New West by David Chicoine Code:DCGOTNW Price: $22.99 Quantity in Basket: none
This new, heavily illustrated book offers the reader an in-depth look at many of the popular weapons, ammo and leather being used by todays Cowboy Action Shooters, complete with shooting tests, impressions and expert evaluations of new, right out-of-the-box guns and factory ammunition. Cimarron, Colt, Dixie Gun Works, EMF, Pedersoli, Pietta, Ruger, Stoeger, Uberti, U.S. Firearms Co., . . . how good are these new guns? Find out in this Soft Bound book with over 264 pages with and eight page color section and over 350 black and white photos. Comes autographed by author David R. Chicoine and is great choice for anyone interested in the guns used in Cowboy action Shooting with a close-up look at modern replica firearms.
	Antique Firearms Assembly/Disassembly by David R. Chicoine Code:DC_AFAD Price: $29.99 Quantity in Basket: none
The Comprehensive Guide to Pistols, Rifles and Shotguns - A Gun Digest Book with over 1000 photos! Using a unique combination of professionally written text, exploded views and photographic guides, here are step-by-step disassembly procedures covering 65 models of antique and replica weapons including many obsolete American classics. Tips from David Chicoine, a Master Gunsmith you won't find anywhere else. NEW - with the disassembly instructions comes an explanation of how to deal with a loaded gun! Handguns, rifles and shotguns made by: Colt, LeMat, Marlin, Merwin-Hulbert, Parker, Pedersoli, Pietta, Remington, Robbins & Lawrence, Ruger, Sharps, L.C. Smith, Smith & Wesson, Springfield, Stevens, Uberti, USFA & more! Features: Autographed by David R Chicoine, Paperback with 528 pages and over 1000 photos!