Videos tagged with Shotgun Restoration

This video details the assessment of a vintage Frankot live pigeon shotgun purchased at auction for £170. The instructor evaluates its condition, functionality, and historical significance, concluding it is not beyond repair but should be stabilized for use rather than fully refurbished. Key aspects covered include checking mechanical operation, stock condition, barrel integrity, and the value of preserving a firearm's history.

This video demonstrates the process of fitting a semi-inletted replacement stock to a Stevens 5100 double-barrel shotgun. It highlights the necessary adjustments, including drilling and chiseling, to achieve a proper fit. The segment also touches on the challenge of finding generalist gunsmiths in the current market.

This video details a comprehensive restoration of an Italian 12-gauge over-and-under shotgun purchased for a mere £1.30. The process, guided by Jonny Carter, involves extensive cleaning, stock refurbishment, fitting a new recoil pad, and restoring the rusted action. The restored shotgun is then tested at a clay pigeon range to evaluate its performance and potential market value increase.

This video provides an in-depth review of a vintage J. Woodward & Sons side-by-side shotgun, highlighting its historical significance and craftsmanship despite its poor condition. The presenter, with apparent expertise in firearms, details the gun's features, including its arcaded fences, T-bar safety, and 29-inch barrels, while also discussing the impact of pitting and sleeving on its value and condition. The review emphasizes the enduring appeal of London Best guns, even in a 'shagged' state.

This video explores acquiring vintage side-by-side shotguns under £1000, focusing on two specific examples from a sealed bid auction. It highlights how 'undesirable' specs like sleeving or minor stock cracks can significantly reduce value, making them accessible bargains. The instructor emphasizes looking for guns with good core mechanics and potential for restoration or use despite cosmetic flaws.

This video provides an in-depth look at a Lang & Hussey sidelock shotgun, highlighting its historical significance and intricate craftsmanship. The presenter discusses the history of the Lang & Hussey firm, the gun's detailed game scene engraving featuring pheasants, ducks, and a hare, and notes its sleeved barrels. The shotgun is estimated to be from the 1900-1910 period.

This review of the Ithaca 37 pump-action shotgun highlights its enduring design, originally patented by John Browning in 1915 and first produced by Remington as the Model 17. The speaker, an experienced firearm enthusiast, details its unique bottom ejection and feeding system, which contributes to its reliability and resistance to debris. The review also covers its practical features like an easy takedown for transport and its suitability for hunting due to its balance and ruggedness. The speaker shares personal experience with a restored Ithaca 37, emphasizing its consistent performance in various conditions.

This guide details the process of 'striping' the breech face of a British side-by-side shotgun, a decorative polishing technique. It involves using worn emery cloth wrapped around a steel rule to create fine, parallel horizontal lines on the breech face for aesthetic enhancement. The extractors are polished separately with vertical strokes. This is presented as a cosmetic upgrade rather than a functional modification.

This video features Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, discussing 'The Parker Project.' He explains his acquisition of an old Parker shotgun for $150 at a gun show, specifically as a project gun intended for restoration. The goal is to teach the processes involved in bringing a late 1870s shotgun back to serviceable and like-new condition.