Videos tagged with Lock Plate

This video provides an in-depth, expert-level guide to the complete disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of an 1873 Springfield Trapdoor rifle. The instructor meticulously details how to address severe corrosion, fragile wood components, and common breakage points, emphasizing careful technique to preserve the firearm's integrity. The process includes detailed steps for removing and cleaning all major components, from the butt plate to the breech block, and offers insights into the original manufacturing methods and potential pitfalls during maintenance.

This comprehensive guide details the intricate re-assembly process for a W. Jeffery & Son sidelock shotgun, led by English-trained gunsmith Jack Rowe. It covers everything from installing complex internal mechanisms like the safety and trigger group to traditional techniques such as heat bluing striker discs. The video emphasizes methodical work and the use of specialized tools for a professional finish.

This guide details the advanced process of reassembling a side lock firearm action, focusing on the installation of critical components like the bridle, mainspring, spindle, and cocking levers. It emphasizes careful handling of springs and precise alignment of parts, requiring specialized tools and a high degree of mechanical aptitude for successful completion.

This guide details the advanced process of disassembling a side lock mechanism, focusing on the removal of key components like the main spring, bridle, hammer, and sear spring. It emphasizes careful handling of powerful springs and the importance of noting pin markings for correct reassembly. The instruction is presented by Jack Rowe, a master gunsmith.