Tommy Gun, Blank Adapted

This video from Brandon Herrera's 'Cursed Gun Images' series showcases a variety of highly unconventional and often illegal firearm modifications. It highlights improvised weapons, custom builds with unusual materials like wood and PVC, and legally questionable conversions. The content serves as a cautionary display of firearm misuse and creative, albeit dangerous, engineering.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Auto-Ordnance Thompson M1A1 SBR, a semi-automatic reproduction of the iconic WWII firearm. The process involves removing the stock, bolt assembly, and trigger group for cleaning and inspection. The host, demonstrating high expertise, highlights the differences between this closed-bolt semi-auto and the original open-bolt machine gun, emphasizing careful reassembly of the striker and disconnector mechanism.

This guide details the installation of a Type 3 adjustable rear sight on an Auto-Ordnance M1 Carbine, a modification recommended by The Gun Guy Cody for improved accuracy. The process involves using specialized tools and proper preparation to replace the original flip sight with one offering windage and elevation adjustments for up to 300 yards. The upgrade is presented as essential for a rifle intended for practical use, emphasizing the importance of accurate aiming.

This guide details the disassembly of the STG-M1A, a firearm legally classified as a Stemple 76/45 but visually resembling a Thompson submachine gun. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates how the Stemple receiver tube, the serialized part, is housed within a Thompson-style dummy receiver, allowing for a Thompson-like experience while adhering to NFA regulations. The process involves separating the upper receiver housing to access the internal Stemple tube.

This video from Forgotten Weapons, hosted by Ian McCollum, details an experimental Thompson SMG chambered in .30 Carbine. Despite resembling a 1928 model, its rejection by the Ordnance Department was primarily due to its excessive weight (10-12 lbs unloaded), far exceeding military requirements for the M1 Carbine trials. The firearm's unique prototype status is highlighted by its serial number '1' and proprietary magazine.

This guide details the process of swapping a 1911 slide and performing a deep clean. It covers field stripping, complete slide disassembly, component cleaning with Lucas Oil CLP, and reassembly. The video highlights potential fitting issues with aftermarket slides and the need for minor adjustments like file fitting for the safety mechanism.

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.