How to Lengthen the Chamber on an Antique Parker Shotgun | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing

This guide details the process of using a 12-gauge to 9mm caliber adapter in a Balikli Blue Label break-action shotgun. It covers loading the adapter and chambering it, highlighting the adapter's function. The video's host, identified as a knowledgeable enthusiast, demonstrates this modification for potential survival scenarios, while also noting significant accuracy limitations.

This guide details the 'striking' process for restoring antique shotgun barrels, specifically an Antique Parker Shotgun. Expert gunsmith Larry Potterfield demonstrates techniques for removing nicks and scratches using files and abrasive paper, emphasizing preparation for final polishing. The process is labor-intensive but crucial for achieving a high-quality finish on vintage firearms.

This guide details the process of opening fixed chokes on a Parker Shotgun, as demonstrated by expert gunsmith Larry Potterfield. The procedure involves using specialized reamers and custom bushings to precisely reduce muzzle constriction, allowing for more open choke patterns suitable for specific shooting applications. Proper lubrication and manual control are emphasized for a safe and effective outcome.

This guide details the process of inletting a trigger guard into a shotgun buttstock, specifically demonstrated on an old Parker stock. The steps involve precise marking, careful wood removal using chisels and scrapers, fitting with a mallet, and finally drilling and securing the screw holes. While potentially messy and requiring patience, the job is presented as straightforward.

This entry details the Serbu Super-Shorty, a unique firearm designed by Mark Serbu. It covers its AOW legal classification, design evolution focusing on manufacturing improvements like a new barrel lug and machined cocking slide on the Turkish platform, and market history. The insights highlight the challenges of niche firearm production against mass-market competitors and the resurgence of interest in this specialized weapon.

This guide details the experimental process of creating and testing custom bullets made from JB Weld epoxy. The Civilian Tactical host demonstrates loading these epoxy projectiles into 12-gauge shells and evaluates their performance through energy impact tests, accuracy assessments, and a lethality test using ballistics gelatin. The results indicate these custom bullets are highly penetrative but lack accuracy.

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.