Gunsmithing - How to Repair the Tumbler and Sear on an Axtell 1877 Sharps Rifle
This video details the complex gunsmithing process required to repair a broken tumbler and sear on an Axtell 1877 Sharps rifle. Due to the rarity of the firearm and unavailability of parts, custom fabrication and repair techniques are necessary. The tutorial covers lock removal, component identification, disassembly, fabricating a new sear from mild steel, repairing the tumbler via TIG welding, case hardening, and final reassembly and testing.











