Videos tagged with LC Smith

This video provides an addendum to a previous "Anvil 0128" video, focusing on a specific gunsmithing procedure for an LC Smith shotgun. It details how to address the top lever spring issue without drilling into the lock panel. The video emphasizes the critical importance of punch diameter and warns viewers not to damage the threads in the top lever strut. It explicitly states that this is not a tutorial, but rather a demonstration of the process for experienced individuals, advising those unable to perform at this level not to attempt the procedure. Support for the creators is encouraged via Patreon.

This video details the conservation of a barn-found LC Smith 20 Gauge shotgun. Mark Novak demonstrates critical steps including barrel solder testing, proper disassembly with fitted tools, and analysis of the stock's inherent weaknesses. The conservation process involves boiling metal parts to convert rust to black oxide and treating the wood with oil, followed by meticulous reassembly and a successful test fire.

This video showcases the LC Smith double-barrel shotgun with a detailed visual inspection and range demonstration. It highlights the firearm's classic design, mechanical operation, and performance in both ideal and cold weather conditions. The demonstration includes loading, firing, and manual extraction of spent shells, with slow-motion analysis of the recoil and action.

This video details the advanced gunsmithing process of upgrading LC Smith sidelock shotgun locks. It covers disassembly using specialized tools, meticulous polishing from 280 to 1000 grit, decorative jeweling (engine turning) on the lock plate and bridle, and aesthetic enhancements like copper and gold plating on the hammer and sear. The process concludes with niter bluing for springs and screws, achieving a superior finish.

This video demonstrates a professional method for removing dents from a shotgun barrel, emphasizing safety and precision. It covers measuring dent depth, utilizing specialized tools like sliding wedges, and the careful process of tapping out the dent with a brass hammer. The final step involves honing the bore to ensure a smooth, safe finish, making the firearm ready for use.

This video details the process of creating and installing a custom leather-covered recoil pad on an L.C. Smith shotgun. It covers preparing the stock by filling old screw holes, shaping a new Pachmayr pad using a specialized fixture, and carefully forming thin pigskin leather over the pad. The tutorial emphasizes precision gluing, creating seamless screw hole plugs, and finishing touches like burnishing.

This video showcases a detailed gunsmithing process where Larry Potterfield upgrades a pair of LC Smith shotgun locks. The demonstration focuses on enhancing the internal workings of the locks through polishing, jeweling, plating, and nitre bluing, aiming to achieve the aesthetic of a "best gun" lock. The content is presented by the founder and CEO of MidwayUSA and directs viewers to their video library for more content.