Videos tagged with Spring Fabrication

This guide details the meticulous gunsmithing process for restoring a Japanese contract Peabody rifle, as demonstrated by expert Mark Novak. It covers identifying and repairing damage, fabricating replacement parts like the rear sight spring and screws, performing essential heat treatment, and reassembling the action. The process emphasizes conservation techniques over destructive restoration, culminating in successful range testing.

This guide details the expert gunsmithing process for replacing a broken top lever spring on an 1889 Remington shotgun, as demonstrated by Mark Novak. It covers disassembly, diagnosis of the broken spring, meticulous fabrication of a new spring from stock, critical heat treatment and tempering, and reassembly. The video emphasizes patience, proper tools, and understanding metallurgy for antique firearm repair.