Interview with Larry Potterfield | The Model 67 Project | MidwayUSA

Published on May 8, 2013
Duration: 7:28

This video showcases a comprehensive gunsmithing project on a Winchester Model 67 rifle, transforming it into a 'Deluxe' version. Larry Potterfield demonstrates advanced techniques like stock reshaping, recoil pad installation, glass bedding, barrel shortening, recrowning, custom sight work, bolt jeweling, and trigger gold plating. The project highlights how fundamental gunsmithing skills can be learned and applied to improve an affordable firearm.

Quick Summary

The Winchester Model 67 is an ideal project for learning gunsmithing, offering numerous modification tasks. This video shows advanced techniques like stock reshaping, recoil pad installation, glass bedding, barrel shortening, bolt jeweling, and trigger gold plating.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Model 67 Project for Learning Gunsmithing
  2. 01:12Assessing the Original Winchester Model 67
  3. 02:09Stock Customization: Recoil Pad, Checkering, Grip Cap
  4. 05:00Metalwork: Barrel Shortening, Sight Mods, Bolt Jeweling, Trigger Plating

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Winchester Model 67 a good project for learning gunsmithing?

The Winchester Model 67 is ideal because it's an affordable, simple rifle that offers around 40 different tasks for modification, covering fundamental gunsmithing skills without requiring expensive initial investment.

What stock modifications were performed on the Model 67?

The stock was customized with a hard rubber recoil pad, reshaped toe line and comb flutes, a pistol grip cap, hand-checkering, and ebony fore-end tip, significantly enhancing its ergonomics and appearance.

How was the barrel modified on the Model 67 project rifle?

The barrel was shortened from 27 inches to 23 inches for better balance. This required cutting a new dovetail for the front sight and recrowning the muzzle for accuracy.

What advanced metal finishing techniques were applied?

Advanced techniques included engine turning (jeweling) the bolt body using a specialized jig and gold plating the trigger for a custom, high-end aesthetic.

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