Care and Conservation of Historic Firearms

Starting on Dec. 1, 2014
"Care and Conservation of Historic Firearms"
3 Week Online Class - $150

Do you have historic firearms and and want to know how to care and preserve them?

In this course you will learn about the history and technology of firearms, how to identify conservation problems, how to properly handle, store, exhibit, and how to safely clean and preserve historic firearms. We will emphasize what you can do and when you need a conservator.

The course runs for three weeks with one section each week: History and Technology of Firearms, Condition and Treatment, Storage and Care. It is structured so you can do the course from home or from work. We'll have email discussions about each week's readings and resource materials, there will one practical assignment: to write a condition report, clean a firearm, or write a short conservation plan for your firearm collection.

This online class will give you the tools to understand, clean, and preserve historic firearms.

Space is limited so register soon!

If you have any questions feel free to email me any time.

Cheers!
Dave

David Harvey
Senior Conservator & Museum Consultant Los Angeles CA USA www.cityofangelsconservation.weebly.com