Anvil 057: MP 18 After Action Report

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 and reassembly of a Ruger Mini-14 trigger group, prompted by a failure where the trigger group "flew apart." It covers identifying broken parts and reassembling the receiver. The speaker, demonstrating experienced authority, highlights a common failure point and the process of repair.

This guide details the critical steps for reassembling semi-automatic handguns, focusing on the common pitfalls associated with keyed guide rods in models like the Smith & Wesson M&P Series. It emphasizes the importance of correct alignment and warns against forcing parts, which can cause irreversible damage. The expert advice stresses seeking professional gunsmith help when in doubt to ensure firearm longevity and safety.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the RPD light machine gun, as demonstrated by Brandon Herrera. It covers removing the dust cover, recoil spring, and bolt carrier group, followed by separating the bolt. The guide emphasizes the importance of proper reassembly and notes potential issues with converted firearms.

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 video details the extensive process of restoring a fire-damaged Bergman Bayard 1910/21 pistol. The guide covers initial cleaning, boiling components to remove residue, using specialized brushes and bead blasting for surface preparation, applying a rust blue finish, and reassembly. The speaker, Mark Novak, demonstrates advanced gunsmithing techniques, emphasizing the importance of proper lubrication and careful handling of antique firearm parts. The process concludes with test firing to confirm functionality.

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.