Anvil 048: Dardick revolver total teardown and repair

This guide details the process of replacing the mainspring on a Swiss Luger 1900. It covers identifying a failed mainspring, the correct direction for removal, manipulating the grip safety, compressing and installing the new spring with safety precautions, and reassembly. The new spring is noted to be significantly stiffer, requiring a specific operational technique for this model.

This guide details the disassembly process for a specific 19th-century Warner revolving carbine, highlighting its unique design that omits a traditional ramrod and loading lever. The process involves removing a single screw to detach the barrel assembly, which then rotates and slides off. This method is distinct from typical percussion revolvers.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to the Glock Gen 6, detailing its new features and offering a step-by-step disassembly and reassembly process. Key updates include enhanced texturing, a palm swell grip, an extended beaver tail, a thumb ledge, and a redesigned optic-ready system (ORS). The presenter, Lenny McGill from Glock Store Performance and Custom Shop, highlights internal changes like the new Extractor Depressor Plunger (EDP) assembly and barrel modifications, while also noting cross-compatibility with some older Glock parts.

This guide details the disassembly and operational principles of gas-delayed blowback pistols, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers identifying key components like the gas piston and ports, understanding the role of sealing rings, and the mechanics of how gas pressure delays slide action. Proper disassembly and reassembly are emphasized for maintaining these complex systems.

This YouTube video offers a rare glimpse into the internal workings of the Glock 29 pistol, chambered in the powerful 10mm Auto cartridge. The title suggests a deep dive into the mechanics and components that make this particular Glock model function, appealing to enthusiasts interested in firearm design, gunsmithing, and the technical aspects of specific pistol platforms.

This guide provides an expert overview of the FNAB-43 submachine gun, drawing on Ian McCollum's detailed analysis. It covers the firearm's unique folding magazine well, its closed-bolt operation with distinct selector levers, and the intricacies of its delayed blowback system. The information is presented with a high degree of authority, suitable for intermediate-level enthusiasts interested in historical firearm mechanics.

This guide details the expert gunsmithing process of sleeving a Peabody rifle's chamber to .45-70 Government, as demonstrated by Mark Novak. The modification involves precise machining on a lathe and milling machine to adapt the breech and extractor for the larger cartridge. Crucially, the rifle is only safe for black powder loads due to structural modifications.

This guide details a meticulous, conservation-focused restoration of a flood-damaged Mauser K98, led by Master Gunsmith Mark Novak. It covers advanced techniques for rust removal, wood repair, and finish preservation, emphasizing the importance of retaining historical integrity over achieving a pristine appearance. Novak's expertise is evident in his use of specialized tools and adherence to established gunsmithing principles from authors like Jerry Kuhnhausen.

This guide details the firing sequence of the 1918 Chauchat light machine gun as demonstrated by expert Mark Novak. It covers safe handling, live fire, and a detailed analysis of the weapon's unique long-recoil action using slow-motion footage. Novak's expertise is evident in his proficient handling and clear explanation of the mechanical operation.

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.