How to Inlet the Forend Iron on a Side-by-Side Shotgun | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing

This video offers an introduction to British side-by-side shotguns, featuring insights from firearm expert John F. 'Jack' Rowe, who has extensive experience in maintaining and repairing fine shotguns. Rowe shares his knowledge, with this filming facilitated by his desire to pass on his expertise and the shared passion for gunsmithing and knowledge dissemination by MidwayUSA and Larry Potterfield. The description highlights Rowe's lifetime dedication to shotgun care and repair.

This guide details the expert process of relaying the rib on a vintage Remington Model 1900 side-by-side shotgun, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield. It covers identifying a loose rib, removing it, preparing the surfaces, and resoldering it using specialized techniques and tools. The instruction emphasizes meticulous cleaning and proper clamping for a durable repair, culminating in a diagnostic ring test to confirm success.

This GunTec presentation features Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrating how to reshape and round an ebony forend tip. The process involves using scribed lines as guides and a rasp to file the ebony down to the desired shape. Additional lines are scribed to further refine the form, and a template is used to ensure a perfectly round finish. This technique is essential for achieving a more aesthetically pleasing appearance on firearm forends.

This video details how to inspect a side-by-side shotgun for a loose rib, a common issue that can lead to costly repairs. It covers visual checks for rib alignment and solder integrity, and introduces the 'tap test' using a brass hammer to differentiate between tight and loose solder joints by sound.

This comprehensive guide details the intricate process of repairing and maintaining fine British side-by-side shotguns, drawing on the expertise of veteran English-trained gunsmith Jack Rowe. It covers essential gunsmithing techniques such as action tightening, rejoining barrels, sear adjustment, and troubleshooting automatic ejectors. The discussion also delves into the historical context of gunsmithing tools and methods, the specifics of trigger pull weights, and the critical safety considerations for Damascus barrels.

This guide details the advanced gunsmithing process of creating new leaf springs for British side-by-side shotguns, as demonstrated by English-trained gunsmith Jack Rowe. The process involves shaping spring steel bar stock, heat treating, hardening, and tempering to achieve the correct tension and elasticity. This technique is crucial as replacement springs are often unavailable.

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.