W. F. Vickery

About the Author

W. F. Vickery is best known for Advanced Gunsmithing: A Manual of Instruction in the Manufacture, Alteration, and Repair of Firearms (75th Anniversary Edition), a practical work focused on the skills and knowledge required to understand, build, modify, and maintain firearms. Vickery’s writing reflects a methodical approach to technical instruction, emphasizing precision, craftsmanship, and hands-on problem solving. The book continues to appeal to readers interested in traditional gunsmithing, firearm mechanics, and the history of practical trade manuals, offering a detailed introduction to the tools, techniques, and principles of the craft.