Videos tagged with Model 67 Project

Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA demonstrates essential techniques for polishing small firearm parts in preparation for plating. He emphasizes the importance of achieving a flat, smooth surface for optimal plating results. The guide covers methods for triggers, trigger guards, safeties, and screwheads, utilizing common tools and abrasive materials to achieve a professional finish.

This video focuses on a specific gunsmithing technique for rifle stocks, demonstrating how to point and flute the comb. Larry Potterfield, CEO of MidwayUSA, guides viewers through the process using files to achieve a refined aesthetic for the rifle. The demonstration covers creating a specific angle for the comb point and then cutting and blending flutes along the stock's wrist. This is presented as an accessible modification to enhance the visual appeal of a rifle.

Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA demonstrates how to fabricate a replacement rear sight elevator for older .22 rifles using common scrap metal and hand tools. The process involves creating a template, cutting and filing the metal to shape, adding serrations, and finishing with cold blue. This DIY approach offers a practical solution for a common issue on vintage firearms.

This guide, presented by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA, details the process of cutting a new 3/8 inch front sight dovetail in a rifle barrel. It emphasizes the use of specialized tools like the Wheeler Engineering fixture and appropriate files, along with careful measurement and leveling, to achieve a precise fit. The procedure is essential when shortening a barrel and relocating the front sight, requiring knowledge and patience for successful execution.

This guide details the process of inletting an ebony forend tip onto a firearm stock using basic hand tools. It covers marking, cutting, filing the barrel channel, and using inletting black for precise fitting. The process emphasizes patience and the use of appropriate tools for working with hard ebony wood.

This guide details the process of converting a semi-pistol grip rifle stock to a full pistol-grip design by installing a grip cap. It covers precise marking, careful filing, inletting the wood, and blending the new cap for an improved aesthetic. The project is presented as an accessible way to enhance the look of an older .22 rifle.