Videos tagged with 1911 Production

This video examines the Nepalese Gehendra Carbine, a rare variant of the Martini-Henry rifle. It highlights the carbine's reduced length and weight compared to the rifle, weighing 7.6 lb with an overall length of 37.9 inches. The presentation notes the presence of hand-fit, poor-quality parts, a rickety action, and a heavy, awkward trigger pull. The sights are adapted for shorter ranges, featuring a tangent ladder V-notch rear and barleycorn front sight with protectors. The carbine's production around 1911 and its single rear sling swivel suggest older cavalry doctrines.

This guide details a professional buttplate repair technique for vintage shotguns, specifically demonstrated on a Remington Model 11, by Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA. The process involves preparing chipped areas, applying a custom-mixed epoxy filler, shaping the cured material, and restoring the checkering pattern for a near-invisible repair. This expert-level instruction highlights practical gunsmithing skills for maintaining classic firearms.