Anvil 067 RePost: Savage/North Navy Percussion Revolver

This review of the LeMat Revolver highlights its unique dual-barrel design, featuring a .44 caliber cylinder and a central 20-gauge shotgun barrel. The video details the black powder loading process for both barrels, including specific powder charges and projectile types. Accuracy testing at 15 yards demonstrated impressive point-of-aim performance for the revolver, while the shotgun barrel was tested for pattern. The review also addresses potential issues like chain fires due to loose percussion caps and offers advice for collectors.

This video features an unboxing and overview of the Remington New Model Army. As only the title and a placeholder description are available, the analysis focuses on identifying potential tags related to the firearm's name, manufacturer, and general firearm categories. The content is expected to be a standard presentation of a historical firearm.

This video provides an expert-level examination of the rare Butterfield Army Revolver, highlighting its innovative but flawed automatic priming system. The presenter, Ian McCollum, details the revolver's specifications, operation, and historical context, noting its limited production run due to an early contract termination. The analysis includes a deep dive into the mechanical workings and practical limitations of the priming mechanism.

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.