1889 remington test

This video demonstrates the use of the 12-Cap Capper with Remington black powder revolvers. It provides a practical guide for loading these historical firearms, highlighting a specific accessory for efficient ammunition handling. The description also includes promotional links for concealed carry permit classes, firearm insurance, NRA membership, and the Guns of the West store, as well as social media and Patreon links.

This video details the complex process of repairing a broken top lever spring in an 1889 Remington shotgun. It covers meticulous disassembly, identifying the cause of failure, fabricating a replacement spring from scratch using specific techniques to avoid stress risers, and proper heat treatment for durability. The guide also touches upon the unique features of the 1889 Remington and offers a crucial warning against dry-firing antique firearms.

This video demonstrates a repair on a Remington shotgun's trigger guard using brass brazing and a steel backer. The creator emphasizes that this is not a tutorial for beginners and highlights the necessity of advanced skills for such work. They strongly advise against attempting the repair without the required expertise. The video also includes a call to action for viewers to support their content via Patreon.

This video introduces the '12-Cap Capper,' a device designed for use with cap and ball revolvers. The description is currently a placeholder, but the title suggests a focus on enhancing the loading process for these historical firearms, likely aiming to speed up or simplify the capping stage. The content will likely appeal to enthusiasts of vintage firearms and those interested in practical modifications for their cap and ball revolvers.

This video introduces the Sinclair Remington Ejector Spring Tool, designed specifically for facilitating the removal of the ejector on Remington-style bolt actions. The description highlights its utility for gunsmithing and maintenance tasks related to these popular firearms. A link is provided for viewers to learn more through Brownells' video resources.

This video demonstrates how to significantly reduce the heavy trigger pull on a Remington Rolling Block Model 1871 Army Pistol. By carefully stoning the sear notch to alter its angle and then re-hardening the part, the trigger pull can be reduced from a prohibitive 16.25 pounds to a manageable 3 pounds. This modification greatly improves control and accuracy for shooting historical firearms.

This video details a complex gunsmithing process to convert a rare Peabody Rifle from its original 11.15 Romanian Beaumont chambering to .45-70 Government using a sleeve from a Swiss Vetterli barrel. The conversion involves extensive machining of the barrel and breech block, fitting a new extractor, and carefully modifying the chamber for reliable feeding. Crucially, the modification is deemed safe only for black powder loads due to significant thinning of the breech block.

This video details the conservation-focused restoration of a severely flood-damaged Mauser K98. Mark Novak emphasizes preserving original finish over aggressive cleaning, using techniques like rust conversion boiling and careful scraping. Key steps include disassembling the rifle, treating rust with boiling and carding, steaming dents from the wood, and repairing the handguard with polyurethane glue.

This video provides a practical, live-fire demonstration of the 1918 Chauchat light machine gun, focusing on its unique long-recoil action. Mark Novak showcases the weapon's cycling in slow-motion, highlighting the reciprocating barrel and bolt assembly. The demonstration emphasizes the historical significance and operational mechanics of this WWI-era firearm.

This video details the conservation of a barn-found LC Smith 20 Gauge shotgun. Mark Novak demonstrates critical steps including barrel solder testing, proper disassembly with fitted tools, and analysis of the stock's inherent weaknesses. The conservation process involves boiling metal parts to convert rust to black oxide and treating the wood with oil, followed by meticulous reassembly and a successful test fire.