Videos tagged with Fire Damage Repair

This guide details the comprehensive restoration of a fire-damaged 1977 Winchester 94 rifle. It covers meticulous disassembly, rust removal using Evapo-Rust, stock and sling refurbishment, cold bluing with Stock Doc Nu-Blu, and reassembly. The process, performed by a professional gunsmith, highlights techniques for bringing a severely compromised firearm back to functional and aesthetic condition.

This guide details the process of diagnosing and repairing an AR-15 that has sustained fire damage. It emphasizes inspecting critical components like springs and headspace, and outlines the steps for replacing compromised parts, specifically focusing on the extractor, ejector, and disconnector springs, to restore functionality. The instruction is delivered with high authority, demonstrating professional-grade gunsmithing skills.

This video introduces a fire-damaged AR-15 rifle that the School of the American Rifle plans to restore. The owner lost his home in a fire, and the firearm community has stepped in to help. Manufacturers have offered to replace damaged parts, with Dangle Defense already agreeing to replace the rail. The channel aims to document the process of salvaging and rebuilding the rifle, providing content for viewers.

This video details the test firing of a fire-damaged Palmetto State Armory AR-15. The firearm was secured in a Savage Range System test trap using a portable armors vise. A trigger pull device, constructed from a shotgun cleaning rod, was employed for remote operation. The test utilized Winchester 193 ammunition to assess the integrity of the barrel and bolt after potential heat damage, with the receivers being deemed less critical for catastrophic failure.

This video details the comprehensive gauging and inspection of a fire-damaged Palmetto State Armory AR-15. The instructor, demonstrating advanced gunsmithing knowledge, systematically checks critical components like the upper and lower receivers, bolt carrier, bolt, and barrel for warpage, undersizing, and wear using specialized gauges. While some components like the upper receiver bore and bolt face require attention, many parts pass inspection, indicating potential for refurbishment.

This video details the process of disassembling a fire-damaged AR-15 upper receiver, focusing on separating the barrel from the receiver. The instructor demonstrates removing a seized gas tube using specialized tools and techniques, then tackles the challenging removal of a potentially warped or corroded barrel nut. The process involves liberal use of penetrating oil, heat, and percussive force, followed by submersion in a rust-dissolving solution.

This video details the extensive process of restoring a fire-damaged Bergman Bayard 1910/21 pistol. The guide covers initial cleaning, boiling components to remove residue, using specialized brushes and bead blasting for surface preparation, applying a rust blue finish, and reassembly. The speaker, Mark Novak, demonstrates advanced gunsmithing techniques, emphasizing the importance of proper lubrication and careful handling of antique firearm parts. The process concludes with test firing to confirm functionality.

This guide details the expert gunsmithing process of restoring a Walther P.38 damaged by fire, as demonstrated by Mark Novak. It covers meticulous disassembly, specialized conservation techniques like rust conversion via boiling, careful reassembly of complex internal mechanisms, and replacement of critical components like springs. The video concludes with a successful live-fire test, proving the firearm's salvageability through skilled intervention.