Videos tagged with Cerrosafe

This video details the complex maintenance and repair of a German Drilling firearm. Mark Novak successfully diagnoses and fixes a frozen firing pin issue, identifies the rifle caliber as 9.3x72R using a Cerrosafe cast, and performs a full disassembly and cleaning. The firearm is restored to perfect working order across all three barrels.

This video details the complex gunsmithing required to restore a M1941 Johnson Automatic Rifle. Mark Novak demonstrates advanced techniques for repairing a split stock using Acraglas and a 'dog bone' screw, and for removing a damaged magazine tube with Cerrosafe. The video also explores the rifle's unique short-recoil operation, its 10-round rotary magazine, and its historical context as an alternative to the M1 Garand.

This video demonstrates an expert gunsmithing technique for performing a chamber cast on a rare Galland Revolver to accurately identify its caliber when ammunition is unavailable. Mark Novak meticulously details the disassembly, the use of Cerrosafe alloy for casting, precise measurement techniques with Lyman calipers, and even a specialized screw head repair method. The process successfully identifies the revolver as chambered in .44 Russian, highlighting the importance of objective measurement over assumptions.

This video details the repair of a Husqvarna M46 rifle, addressing both a cracked stock tang and a significant headspace anomaly. The headspace issue was diagnosed as excessive, despite the rifle being confirmed as 9.3x57mm. The stock repair involved reinforcing the cracked tang area using Brownells Acraglas mixed with walnut shavings for color matching.

This video demonstrates the critical process of identifying unknown calibers on antique firearms using Cerrosafe. The expert successfully determined an antique German Cape Gun to be a 16-gauge smoothbore and a rare 20-gauge Paradox rifled caliber. The demonstration highlights the importance of chamber casting for accurate measurements and safe firearm restoration.

This video demonstrates the effective use of Brownells Cerrosafe alloy for diagnosing and clearing firearm chamber obstructions. By casting the chamber, the presenter successfully identified and removed a brass ring fragment that prevented a CZ 75 from going into battery. The process involves melting the low-melting-point alloy and carefully pouring it into the chamber to create an exact replica of any obstruction.

This video details the restoration and reloading of a rare 1870s Parker 11 Gauge side-by-side shotgun. Larry Potterfield demonstrates advanced gunsmithing techniques, including fabricating a replacement coil spring for the lifter lock and machining custom brass shells. The process highlights the rarity of the 11 gauge and the meticulous work required to bring such an antique firearm back to functional status using black powder.

This video demonstrates how to perform a chamber cast on a firearm, specifically a Remington Rolling Block rifle, to accurately identify its chambering. It highlights the importance of this technique for older firearms where original specifications may be unknown. The process involves cleaning the bore, plugging it, melting Cerrosafe alloy, pouring it into the chamber, and then measuring the hardened cast to determine dimensions and caliber.

This video introduces Brownell's Cerrosafe Chamber Casting Alloy, a specialized material used for precise firearm chamber measurements. The description highlights its utility in determining rifle caliber and, in some instances, assisting with stuck casing removal. While not a direct demonstration, the content points to practical applications for gunsmiths and firearm enthusiasts involved in caliber identification or repair.