Salt Marsh 686: Anvil 122

This video details the process of repairing a chipped wooden stock on a Fabarm Elos over/under shotgun, which experienced failure after approximately 35,000 rounds. The instructor emphasizes structural repair over cosmetic fixes, demonstrating how to inlet a new piece of wood, shape it to match the original contour, and ensure proper recoil transfer points. The process involves careful shaping with various tools and attention to detail to achieve a durable and aesthetically pleasing repair.

This video provides an in-depth, expert-level guide to the complete disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of an 1873 Springfield Trapdoor rifle. The instructor meticulously details how to address severe corrosion, fragile wood components, and common breakage points, emphasizing careful technique to preserve the firearm's integrity. The process includes detailed steps for removing and cleaning all major components, from the butt plate to the breech block, and offers insights into the original manufacturing methods and potential pitfalls during maintenance.

This guide details the process of restoring an 80-year-old 20mm MK-2 round to a like-new condition. It involves using a bench grinder for initial corrosion removal, followed by high-speed buffing to achieve a mirror finish. The process emphasizes safety and proper tool usage for metal restoration.

This video demonstrates a method for restoring a fire-damaged AR-15 using Evapo-Rust. The process involves soaking the firearm's components in the rust remover, followed by disassembly, thorough cleaning, and gauging. The goal is to test fire the firearm with minimal part replacement, addressing issues as they arise.

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 a meticulous, conservation-focused restoration of a flood-damaged Mauser K98, led by Master Gunsmith Mark Novak. It covers advanced techniques for rust removal, wood repair, and finish preservation, emphasizing the importance of retaining historical integrity over achieving a pristine appearance. Novak's expertise is evident in his use of specialized tools and adherence to established gunsmithing principles from authors like Jerry Kuhnhausen.

This guide details the firing sequence of the 1918 Chauchat light machine gun as demonstrated by expert Mark Novak. It covers safe handling, live fire, and a detailed analysis of the weapon's unique long-recoil action using slow-motion footage. Novak's expertise is evident in his proficient handling and clear explanation of the mechanical operation.

This video details the conservation of a barn-found LC Smith 20 Gauge shotgun. Mark Novak demonstrates critical steps including barrel solder testing, proper disassembly with fitted tools, and analysis of the stock's inherent weaknesses. The conservation process involves boiling metal parts to convert rust to black oxide and treating the wood with oil, followed by meticulous reassembly and a successful test fire.