How to Draw File an Octagon Barrel Presented by Larry Potterfield | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing

This guide details a professional cold blueing technique for firearms, emphasizing the superiority of creme-based solutions like Brownells Oxpho-Blue Creme over liquid alternatives. Expert gunsmith Roy Huntington explains the critical steps of proper degreasing, heating the metal, applying the creme, and buffing with 0000 steel wool for a durable, consistent finish. Multiple layers are recommended for a deep, professional result.

This guide covers the essential knowledge for using gunsmith files, as explained by Caleb from Brownells. It details various file types, cuts, and shapes, emphasizing the importance of quality files and proper maintenance. The guide also provides step-by-step instructions on filing techniques, including standard filing, draw filing, and lathe filing, along with advice on setting up your vice for optimal results. Proper file care, such as using file cards and chalk, is also highlighted to ensure longevity and prevent surface marring.

This video demonstrates the draw filing technique for preparing steel surfaces, a crucial step before cold bluing. The instructor emphasizes that draw filing involves drawing the file towards you, not drawing with it, to flatten uneven surfaces and remove imperfections. This method is presented as an alternative to buffing wheels, which can sometimes cause more problems. The process begins with a rough steel piece and progresses towards a smooth, flat surface ready for finer grit sandpaper.

Roy Huntington, a recognized expert in the firearms industry, provides an instructional update on cold bluing a custom Smith & Wesson J-frame revolver. He details the critical metal preparation steps, emphasizing a 500-grit finish, and demonstrates the application of Brownells Oxpho-Blue Creme Formula. The guide highlights how meticulous prep work can achieve a professional-looking hot blue finish using a cold bluing method, impressing even seasoned firearms enthusiasts.

This video details the complex process of rebarreling a damaged Whitneyville-Kennedy lever action rifle with a new octagon barrel. It covers extensive metal and woodwork modifications, including inletting the forend, glass bedding, and repairing internal components like the hammer and sear. The project highlights the challenges of restoring antique firearms with compromised parts and the meticulous gunsmithing required to bring them back to functional condition.

This guide details the traditional rust bluing process for firearm barrels, as demonstrated by expert gunsmith Larry Potterfield. It covers essential steps from surface preparation and applying the bluing solution to converting rust to black oxide and achieving a durable, aesthetically pleasing finish. The methodical approach emphasizes meticulous cleaning and repeated application for optimal results.

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.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of the Mosin-Nagant M91/30 PU Sniper rifle. It covers visual inspection, the proper loading procedure for 7.62x54R ammunition, and live fire at an outdoor range, showcasing bolt manipulation and recoil control. The demonstration is presented in a silent, ASMR-style format by an authoritative demonstrator.

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.