Videos tagged with Rust Bluing

The speaker, Justin Evans, discusses rust bluing versus cold bluing finishes. While not a fan of either, he expresses a preference for rust bluing over cold bluing, noting that cold bluing often looks poor. He suggests that other finishes, like case hardening, would be preferable to both.

This video details the process of applying a rust blue finish to a 1911 pistol, a less common but traditional method for firearm finishing. The presenter explains the science behind bluing as controlled rust, the steps involved in the rust bluing process (rusting, boiling, carding), and discusses the aesthetic outcomes and potential variations due to different steel alloys and surface preparations. The video also covers other cosmetic modifications and functional adjustments made to the pistol, including trigger pre-travel reduction.

This guide details the process of restoring a firearm stock damaged by flooding. It emphasizes controlling wood moisture loss by sealing end grain and using plastic bags to slow evaporation. For metal components, it outlines a rust-bluing conversion technique involving boiling to treat rust. The instruction comes from Mark Novak, who demonstrates practical steps for salvaging hardware after a calamity.

This guide details the process of rust bluing a Winchester Model 71 rifle, emphasizing thorough degreasing and meticulous preparation. It covers repairing damaged screw slots, refinishing screw heads with temper bluing, and the multi-cycle application of rust bluing solution. The presenter, Mark Novak, highlights the complexity of reassembly for this specific model, suggesting a separate instructional video is necessary for that phase. The overall goal is to restore the firearm's metal finish and address deferred maintenance.

This guide details the meticulous restoration of a 1916 Argentine contract M1911 pistol, led by Master Gunsmith Mark Novak. It covers field stripping, diagnosing and correcting excessive slide-to-frame play through peening and crimping, and restoring original components like grip panels and the mainspring housing. The process emphasizes traditional gunsmithing techniques for achieving a historically accurate and functional firearm.

This video details the complex process of restoring an over/under shotgun that was submerged in a saltwater marsh for six months. The instructor demonstrates techniques for dealing with extreme corrosion, including the use of penetrating oils, mechanical agitation, and careful disassembly. It highlights the challenges of repairing damaged barrels, stocks, and internal mechanisms, emphasizing that even severely compromised firearms can potentially be brought back to a functional state with extensive gunsmithing.

This guide details the rust bluing technique for firearm finishing, as demonstrated by Mark Novak. It covers essential steps from meticulous surface preparation and degreasing to the controlled application of bluing solutions, steaming, and carding. The process converts ferric oxide into ferro-ferric oxide for a durable black finish, with expert advice on DIY equipment and post-bluing protection methods.

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 video details the complex process of rebarreling a damaged Whitneyville-Kennedy lever action rifle with a new octagon barrel. It covers extensive metal and woodwork modifications, including inletting the forend, glass bedding, and repairing internal components like the hammer and sear. The project highlights the challenges of restoring antique firearms with compromised parts and the meticulous gunsmithing required to bring them back to functional condition.

This guide details the meticulous disassembly and restoration process for a Steyr Hahn 1912 pistol, as demonstrated by professional gunsmith Mark Novak. It covers field stripping, internal component removal, addressing common malfunctions like safety issues, and advanced techniques such as bead blasting, rust bluing, and chasing checkering on wooden grips. Novak's expertise in historical firearm mechanisms and traditional gunsmithing is evident throughout the detailed procedure.

This video details the process of restoring a Luger pistol's finish, specifically addressing issues caused by improper hot dip and cold bluing. The instructor demonstrates how to strip the old finish, polish the metal, and apply a straw temper color using a hot salts bath. He also explains the function of the Luger's firing control and safety mechanisms, highlighting common failure points.

This guide details the meticulous process of recovering a Krag-Jørgensen carbine damaged by fire and prolonged exposure to AFFF foam. Expert Mark Novak demonstrates advanced techniques for rust removal, stock conservation, and reassembly, culminating in a successful test fire. The process highlights specialized gunsmithing skills required for extreme firearm restoration.