Videos tagged with LC Smith

This guide details a method for installing bottom metal on an LC Smith shotgun without drilling through the lock panel. It emphasizes careful manipulation, using specific tools like a 440-sized punch and tap, and ensuring screws are used for centering rather than forcing components. The process aims to preserve the firearm's original condition while achieving a secure fit.

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 Q&A addresses a critical gunsmithing scenario involving a potentially unsafe LC Smith firearm. Mark Novak emphasizes the moral and legal responsibilities of gunsmiths when dealing with firearms that are unsafe to fire, particularly when faced with difficult customers. He advises against performing substandard work under pressure and highlights the importance of documenting and communicating safety concerns clearly.

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 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.

The Robert E. Peterson Gallery at the NRA National Firearms Museum showcases a significant portion of Robert E. Peterson's extensive firearm collection. The gallery features rare and historically important pieces, including the largest collection of Gatling guns on display in the country, historically significant double guns and rifles from renowned manufacturers, and firearms with unique provenance, such as those owned by historical figures like Herman Göring and Dwight D. Eisenhower. The collection highlights exceptional craftsmanship and artistry in firearms.