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Actually, and kidding aside, you should know the gunsmiths in your area. Most will be helpful to an amateur/beginner knowing that they will get business eventually. They are your best source for parts and also for jobs you can't do yourself, like barrel changing.
(I have said that replacing a barrel can be done at home, but so can an appendectomy.)
A major problem today in this area is the shortage of real gunsmiths. Some are at best tinkerers, at worst destroyers. A combination of low pay, legal problems that won't allow home operations, and the rise of nationally known specialty smiths has reduced the number of smiths drastically.
If you know a good one, treasure him and reward him for his work.
Jim
P.S. If you plan on working on other people's guns for pay, check the legal aspects before starting up.
JEK
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