Videos tagged with Custom Gunsmithing
This video reveals a resourceful gunsmithing technique for achieving perfectly flat and smooth metal surfaces. By using a DIY sanding block made from a ceramic cup filled with various materials, the presenter demonstrates how to effectively sand both flat and curved components, ensuring even pressure and superior finishing results. The method is applicable to firearm restoration and custom work.
This video details the process of restoring a Winchester Model 1903 semi-automatic rifle chambered in .22 Winchester Auto. The presenter discusses the unique .22 Winchester Auto cartridge, its non-interchangeability with .22 Long Rifle, and the challenges of finding parts for older firearms. The focus is on modifying the rifle to accept standard tube feed mechanisms by sourcing a replacement tube from McMaster-Carr and fabricating a new follower.
This video details a rare Smith & Wesson Model 640 revolver customized by the legendary gunsmith Jack Weigand. The presenter, a firearms enthusiast, discovered the gun locally and researched its unique features, including Hybra porting and internal polishing, which were documented in a 1994 American Handgunner magazine article. The video highlights the historical significance of Weigand's work and the value of such custom firearms.











