Confederate Gillam & Miller Rolling Block Transformation

This video demonstrates the intricate process of crafting a custom grip for a Remington Rolling Block Navy Model Pistol. Larry Potterfield guides viewers through material selection, template creation, rough shaping, and precise inletting for tangs and the mainspring. The tutorial emphasizes meticulous fitting and finishing techniques using traditional methods and materials like black walnut and boiled linseed oil.

This video details the complex process of hand-loading ammunition for a rare 1867 Remington Rolling Block Navy Carbine in 50-45-400 caliber. Due to the unavailability of original brass, cases are modified from 50-70-450. Bullet weight is adjusted by milling a Lee mold. The process involves casting bullets, charging with black powder, and hand-seating, culminating in successful test firing.

This video demonstrates the meticulous process of creating and installing ebony wood inlays on a vintage Remington Rolling Block rifle stock. Larry Potterfield covers planning, template creation, precise cutting and shaping of ebony strips, and inletting the stock using specialized tools. The tutorial highlights techniques for achieving a seamless fit and professional finish, including epoxy application and final sanding and sealing.

This video demonstrates a meticulous cleaning process for a 19th-century Remington Rolling Block rifle, focusing on preserving its original finish and collector value. It details specific techniques for cleaning both the wood stock using lacquer thinner and the metal components with Hoppe's No. 9 and fine steel wool, avoiding aggressive methods that could damage the patina. The process emphasizes careful disassembly, assessment, and reassembly with appropriate protective oils.

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 guide details the expert process of cutting sight dovetails into a firearm barrel, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. It emphasizes the use of a milling machine for precision, proper setup with layout fluid, specific cutting depths, and meticulous hand-fitting techniques for a perfect sight installation. The instruction highlights the importance of specialized tools and careful execution for successful gunsmithing.

This video details the unique 'French Finger Trap' issue with the MAS-36 rifle's bayonet, where two rifles can become unintentionally locked together. A 1951 French arsenal memorandum identified this problem, proposing a simple modification to the bayonet handle. Drilling a small hole allows a tool, like a firing pin, to depress the internal spring, enabling the separation of locked rifles.

The M134 Minigun is a scaled-down 7.62 NATO rotary cannon, requiring 24V DC power and consuming 1.5 kW. Its high rate of fire (3,000+ RPM) is essential for aircraft engagement windows. The complex delinker mechanism is critical for feeding ammunition, and practical hand-held use is impossible due to weight and recoil. Live fire demonstrates rapid ammunition consumption and the need for indirect aiming.

The H&K G11 is a revolutionary prototype assault rifle designed in the late 20th century, notable for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt mechanism. Despite advanced features like a 2000 RPM burst fire rate and integrated optics, its development was ultimately halted by geopolitical shifts and cost concerns.

This video demonstrates the assembly and live-fire of the German 1936 pattern light mortar (L.Gr.W.36). It highlights the mortar's leveling mechanism for accuracy and the difficulty in visually tracking its 50mm projectiles after firing. The content showcases historical military hardware and its operational use.