Converting a Winchester Model 21 Side by Side from Pistol to Straight Grip | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing

This guide details the intricate process of crafting a custom shotgun stock at RFM, an Italian gunmaker. It covers material selection, traditional hand-tooling techniques for inletting and shaping, applying oil finishes, and executing hand-cut checkering. The emphasis is on the meticulous, time-honored methods used to achieve a bespoke fit and finish, highlighting RFM's commitment to traditional craftsmanship.

This guide details the intricate process of fabricating a replacement front trigger for a 1950s Beretta Silver Hawk 16 Gauge shotgun, a task requiring advanced metalworking skills. Lead Firearms Instructor Mark Novak demonstrates custom tool creation, precise metal fabrication, forging, fitting, and reassembly, emphasizing meticulous attention to detail and mechanical timing. The guide covers disassembly, trigger design based on the original, shaping the part from raw steel, heat treatment, final fitting, and functional testing, including verification of the automatic tang safety.

This guide details the advanced gunsmithing process of creating new leaf springs for British side-by-side shotguns, as demonstrated by English-trained gunsmith Jack Rowe. The process involves shaping spring steel bar stock, heat treating, hardening, and tempering to achieve the correct tension and elasticity. This technique is crucial as replacement springs are often unavailable.

This guide details how to fix a common loose forend issue on a Winchester Model 21 side-by-side shotgun. Expert gunsmith Larry Potterfield demonstrates a precise metal-stretching technique to eliminate play in the forend iron. The process involves careful disassembly, incremental metal manipulation using specialized tools, and finishing touches to restore the firearm's integrity and appearance.

This guide details the process of fitting a forend iron to the wood of a side-by-side shotgun, a task that can be complex. Expert instructor Larry Potterfield demonstrates the use of specialized tools like wood chisels and inletting black to achieve a precise fit. The steps involve preparing the wood, identifying contact points with inletting black, carefully chiseling away excess material, and then installing the iron's various components and the forend tip.

This video features Jonny examining a Stephen Grant sidelock side-by-side shotgun in poor condition, highlighting its need for restoration. The content focuses on a specific, high-quality firearm that requires significant gunsmithing to be brought back to its former glory. Viewers are encouraged to support the channel through memberships and merchandise.

This guide details a high-speed Cowboy Action Shooting stage, demonstrating expert transitions between a lever-action rifle, dual single-action revolvers, and a side-by-side shotgun. It highlights efficient manual shotgun reloading techniques from a belt carrier, showcasing advanced proficiency in competitive shooting disciplines. The video emphasizes speed and accuracy across multiple firearm types.

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This guide details the complex process of reboring a Winchester 1885 Low Wall rifle from .32 Rimfire to .357 Magnum, addressing a pitted bore. Expert gunsmith Larry Potterfield demonstrates disassembly, barrel removal, specialized reboring at Delta Gun Shop, chambering, crowning, action conversion, and final marking/finishing. The process highlights advanced machining techniques and specialized tools required for such a conversion.

This guide details the cycle of operation for the Winchester Model 12 shotgun, as explained by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA using a cutaway model. It covers loading, safety engagement, firing, extraction, and chambering. The explanation highlights the hammerless pump-action design and internal component interactions, offering valuable insights for gunsmithing and understanding firearm mechanics.