Videos tagged with Anvil Gunsmithing

This video showcases a unique, custom-built Martini Henry rifle by gunsmith Mark Novak. The rifle features a barrel sleeve created from a piece of water pipe to address pitting and a stock crafted from Turkish Walnut. It retains its original 577 450 Martini Henry caliber and can be configured as a pistol.

This video covers several notable firearms and accessories showcased at the Iraq Veteran Range Day 2021. Key highlights include the CMMG Mk47 Mutant in 7.62x39mm, the innovative DigiTrigger with its electronic and binary modes, and Angstadt Arms' UDP-9 and MDP-9 pistols/carbines utilizing roller-delayed blowback for reduced recoil. The event also featured a custom 12-gauge shotgun with an extended magazine and compensator, and Mean Arms' ball-bearing delayed 9mm carbine.

This video provides an in-depth look at the rare Ferguson 1778 breech-loading flintlock rifle, featuring insights from Mark Novak of Anvil Gunsmithing. The discussion highlights the rifle's unique breech mechanism, its historical context during the Revolutionary War, and the challenges of its reproduction and original production. The presenters emphasize its advanced design for the era, allowing for operation behind cover and superior accuracy compared to standard muskets.

This guide details the process of testing a Berthier rifle modified to accept an 18-round Chauchat magazine, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers loading, insertion, live-fire testing, and analysis of common malfunctions encountered due to the 8mm Lebel cartridge's taper and rimmed design in a box magazine configuration. The project highlights a fascinating historical curiosity but notes its practical unreliability.

This video details the extensive gunsmithing work performed by Mark Novak of Anvil Gunsmithing on a 1857 Norwegian Kammerlader rifle. The restoration involved addressing significant rust, fabricating replacement parts like the nipple and front sight, repairing severe stock damage with metal reinforcement, and re-bluing the firearm. The process highlights the challenges of maintaining antique firearms, particularly those used with black powder, and the dedication required to bring them back to functional condition.

This video features Mark Novak of Anvil Gunsmithing and Eric from Iraqveteran8888 discussing the 'Collector's Ethos.' They argue that traditional preservation methods, often discouraging any intervention, can lead to irreversible decay in historical firearms. Novak advocates for professional maintenance and restoration to reset the 'decay clock,' ensuring these artifacts remain functional and preserved for future generations, distinguishing this from detrimental 'Bubba' modifications.

This video details the operation and loading of a unique 12-gauge percussion underhammer takedown shotgun, likely from the mid-19th century. Mark Novak of Anvil Gunsmithing explains its construction, including the twist steel barrel and underhammer mechanism, and demonstrates how to load it with black powder, wads, and shot. The video highlights its lightweight design and potential for use as a 'walking gun' or even a derringer-like handgun.