Videos tagged with Traditional Gunsmithing

This video delves into the intricate world of historical gunsmithing at Colonial Williamsburg. It showcases skilled artisans meticulously crafting period-correct firearms using traditional hand tools. The focus is on preserving the old-fashioned techniques and the artistry involved in creating high-quality, historically accurate weapons from a bygone era.

This guide details the process of tightening the bite on a British side-by-side shotgun, a gunsmithing technique to address wear and restore a tight action. Performed by an English-trained gunsmith, the method involves carefully upsetting metal on the rear bite and then finishing to ensure a precise fit. This procedure can restore the top lever's position and eliminate barrel play.

This guide details the slow rust bluing technique for firearm finishing, presented by expert Larry Potterfield. It covers preparation, application of bluing solution, controlled rusting in a damp box, conversion via boiling, rust removal with a carding wheel, and final oiling. The process emphasizes traditional gunsmithing methods for a durable satin finish, as demonstrated on high-end firearms.

Master Gunsmith Jack Rowe provides expert instruction on the final stages of reassembling a Box Lock shotgun. This guide covers critical steps like cocking hammers, securing the breech pin with specialized techniques, and reassembling the forend catch. Rowe also shares professional tips on polishing and flame bluing pins for a superior finish, demonstrating advanced gunsmithing techniques.