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

This video provides a detailed guide to disassembling the FN FAL rifle, a widely adopted military firearm. It covers essential safety checks before maintenance, the step-by-step process for removing the gas system components, opening the action, and separating the bolt carrier and bolt. The guide also touches on separating the upper and lower receivers for deeper cleaning, completing basic field stripping.

This video from Brownells' Firearm Maintenance series focuses on the step-by-step reassembly of the FN FAL rifle. It's part 4 of a series, following videos on disassembly, cleaning, and lubrication. The content is instructional, aimed at FN FAL owners or those interested in maintaining this specific rifle.

This video, part 3 of a Brownells Firearm Maintenance series, provides a step-by-step guide on how to properly lubricate an FN FAL rifle. The video features a gun technician demonstrating the lubrication process, highlighting its importance in firearm maintenance. It encourages viewers to watch other parts of the series for disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly instructions. A link to further information on Brownells' website is provided.

This video is Part 2 of a firearm maintenance series by Brownells, focusing on the step-by-step cleaning of the FN FAL rifle. A gun technician demonstrates the cleaning process. The description also mentions that other videos in the series cover disassembly, lubrication, and reassembly of the rifle and provides a link for more information.

This video details a Belgian Gendarmerie FAL parts kit from FN America, highlighting its historical context and unique Gendarmerie markings. The kit's components are inspected, revealing minimal firing wear despite external carry marks. Import regulations and compliance with 922r are discussed, along with FN's raffle system for distributing the limited kits and suggestions for completing the build with readily available parts.

This video showcases DSA's unique Titanium FAL project, resulting in a 7.5 lb rifle. DSA produced 12 upper receivers from billet titanium, along with other lightweight components. The featured rifle, serial number 8, uses a titanium flash hider and aluminum lower, with a fixed stock for weight savings. Range testing indicates increased felt recoil but manageable handling.

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.