FN FAL/STG58 Clean, Oil, Inspect: Anvil 118

This guide details the field stripping process for the FN FAL rifle, as demonstrated by Jerry Miculek. It covers essential steps for basic maintenance and cleaning, emphasizing the rifle's serviceability. The FN FAL is presented as a robust and globally adopted battle rifle, with insights into its mechanical operation and ammunition compatibility.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly of the rare Hadar II rifle, a variant of the Israeli Galil. The process is shown to be nearly identical to a standard Galil, involving removal of the dust cover, recoil spring, bolt carrier, and gas tube. The video emphasizes the interchangeability of internal parts with the Galil ARM and offers a specific tip for reassembling the top cover.

This guide details the inspection and potential modification assessment of a heavily modified FN FAL, as presented by firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson. It covers checking external components like the folding stock and barrel, identifying mixed parts (Metric FAL with Imperial cocking handle), and performing a thorough internal inspection for defects. The process emphasizes safety checks, including headspace verification, and concludes with a warning about the firearm's unsuitability for firing due to significant damage.

This guide details the field stripping process for the FN FAL rifle, as demonstrated by a Brownells expert. It covers the essential steps for disassembly, including removing the gas system, opening the action, separating the bolt carrier, and finally splitting the receivers. The instruction emphasizes safety protocols throughout the procedure.

This comprehensive guide from Brownells details the proper cleaning procedure for the M1A rifle. It emphasizes muzzle-to-chamber cleaning to protect the bore crown and highlights specific tools and techniques for various components like the bolt, receiver, and gas system. The instruction is delivered with professional authority, suitable for intermediate users seeking detailed maintenance knowledge.

This comprehensive guide details the disassembly and reassembly of the FN SCAR-SC, drawing on expert insights from Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries. It covers the internal mechanics, including the short-stroke gas piston system and the Non-Reciprocating Charging Handle (NRCH), and highlights key differences between SCAR variants. The guide emphasizes critical safety checks and provides a step-by-step field stripping procedure suitable for advanced users.

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.