This video explains the process of re-lining a worn firearm bore, often seen in older .22 rifles that were shot with black powder ammunition. The process involves drilling out the old bore and installing a new section of rifled tubing, effectively creating a new barrel. This is typically a job for a competent gunsmith and can restore an old firearm to shooting condition with minimal impact on its appearance.
Established firearms magazines like Guns Magazine and American Handgunner offer vetted content from experienced writers, ensuring a higher degree of accuracy and reliability compared to many unverified online forums and YouTube videos. This editorial process helps maintain quality and trustworthiness for readers seeking reliable firearms information.
This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.
This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.
This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.
