How to Fit a Curved Steel Buttplate to a Rolling Block | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing

This video demonstrates a practical method for repairing imperfections like knot holes and small cracks in wooden gunstocks using clear shellac and sandpaper. Larry Potterfield explains how to mix sanding dust with shellac to create a color-matched filler, ensuring a seamless repair. The process involves careful application, immediate sanding, and heat-assisted drying for a professional finish.

This guide details the process of fitting a steel forend tip to a rolling block rifle's wooden forend. It emphasizes patience and precision, starting with mating the tip to the barrel and then carefully inletting it into the wood using tools like Dykem, files, chisels, and in-letting black for fine-tuning. The process concludes with drilling, countersinking, and securing the tip with a screw.

This video demonstrates a gunsmithing technique for creating a replacement forend hanger for a rolling block firearm. Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, showcases the process of fabricating a custom part when original components are difficult to obtain. The tutorial focuses on the practical application of gunsmithing skills for firearm restoration and maintenance.

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 the complex gunsmithing process of transforming an obsolete muzzle-loading musket, specifically a rare Confederate Gillam & Miller example, into a breech-loading Remington Rolling Block rifle. It covers barrel sleeving, caliber conversion to rimfire, and modifications to the action, highlighting historical context and unique Confederate manufacturing characteristics. The process requires advanced gunsmithing skills and tools.

This guide details the operation cycle of a Remington Rolling Block action, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield. It covers the steps from cocking the hammer to firing and extraction, emphasizing the mechanical interaction of the sear, hammer, and breech block. The video uses a cutaway receiver for clear visualization of these internal mechanics, offering expert insight into this historical firearm design.

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.