Videos tagged with Damascus Steel Barrels

This guide details the expert process of hand-loading ammunition for a vintage Alexander Henry Double Rifle in .450 3 1/4" Black Powder Express caliber. Larry Potterfield, demonstrating master gunsmithing and historical appreciation, covers component selection, bullet casting, lubrication, case preparation, powder charging, and crimping. The instruction emphasizes precision for optimal performance with black powder firearms.

This comprehensive guide details the advanced gunsmithing process for repairing a Remington Model 1900 KED Grade double barrel shotgun. Master Gunsmith Larry Potterfield demonstrates the fabrication of a new forend latch spring and the repair of 'off-face' barrels using shimming techniques. The video covers heat treatment, precision fitting, and testing, offering expert insights into restoring vintage firearms.

This guide details the disassembly of an L.C. Smith Hammer Model Shotgun, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield, Founder & President of MidwayUSA. It covers the basic steps for removing the fore-end and barrels from the receiver, highlighting the simplicity of the break-action design and its robust rotary bolt locking mechanism. The instruction emphasizes the historical significance and craftsmanship of these early L.C. Smith firearms.

This expert guide provides a comprehensive overview of the Remington Model 1882 side-by-side shotgun, drawing on the insights of Larry Potterfield, Founder & President of MidwayUSA. It details the shotgun's historical context, design features such as its double hammers, double triggers, and Damascus steel barrels, and its production history. The guide also touches upon practical aspects like fore-end removal and the significance of case hardening and screw alignment, offering valuable information for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage firearms.

This guide details the disassembly and operation of the Parker Brothers Lifter Model side-by-side shotgun. It covers identifying key features like exposed hammers, double triggers, Damascus steel barrels, and the unique lifter mechanism. The guide emphasizes safety during handling and disassembly, noting the historical context of features like the keyed forend and straight grip stock. Instruction is provided by Larry Potterfield, Founder & President of MidwayUSA, an expert in antique firearms.

This expert guide provides an overview of the Colt Model 1878 side-by-side shotgun, drawing on the detailed knowledge of Larry Potterfield, Founder & President of MidwayUSA. It covers key features such as exposed hammers, double triggers, barrel materials (Damascus and twist steel), stock types, and the unique hammer attachment mechanism. The guide emphasizes identifying these historical firearm characteristics for collectors and enthusiasts.