An American revolver lay in the ground for 140 years! You will be surprised! Restoration of antique

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  • @ChrisGurin
    @ChrisGurin 6 місяців тому +576

    I watch this sort of thing as a kind of "therapy" to recover from news and general public madness in the media. I find watching someone restore something hopeless to a state of beauty and utility soothing and inspiring. You are amazing.

    • @danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307
      @danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307 6 місяців тому +3

      Cut to newly made revolver now!

    • @chrisplazz5693
      @chrisplazz5693 6 місяців тому +9

      Wie eine Beruhigungsmittel - ich "benutze" es auch so. Trotzdem Respekt für den Handwerker, super Arbeit!

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      @soundthealarmjesusiscoming8112 5 місяців тому

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    • @Marcelo.Franzen
      @Marcelo.Franzen 5 місяців тому +14

      Maybe you shouldn't watch the news and the media. I stopped, my life is better now.

    • @JohnOLooney
      @JohnOLooney 5 місяців тому +2

      brother we will do the same with this earth and we will do it together - please keep the faith

  • @reticul8r64
    @reticul8r64 28 днів тому +16

    I have been a fitter machinist for over 35 years and I have to say this video is absolutely incredible. It is the most amazing example of patience and tenacity I have ever seen not to mention the incredible amount of knowledge and skill. Having every tool ever made helps too.

  • @bestofluckusa
    @bestofluckusa 10 місяців тому +503

    This has to be one of, if not THE most incredible restorations I've ever watched. Apart from the skill factor, the patience in doing all that grinding and sanding on metal are AMAZING.VERY well done!

    • @97JoMiller
      @97JoMiller 9 місяців тому +3

      way more patience than I have for sure... I guess the question is, does this help or hurt the value or was it just so far gone it didn't matter anyways. I'm willing to bet there's no numbers on it to prove its age which is unfortunate.

    • @AllofJudea
      @AllofJudea 9 місяців тому

      Don't believe everything you see. Especially now.

    • @vikassm
      @vikassm 9 місяців тому +11

      ​@@97JoMiller While the OP is quite skillful and resourceful, I think this is a "somewhat close rebuild", not a restoration by any interpretation of that word 😂😂

    • @123shotas
      @123shotas 9 місяців тому +6

      Most of the restoration videos you seen are fake lad

    • @josenelsonarroyave2935
      @josenelsonarroyave2935 9 місяців тому

      Lastima que el tambor no rote ,de todas maneras es una hazaña.

  • @JoelSosa12
    @JoelSosa12 5 місяців тому +145

    I spent the best 30 minutes of my life enjoying every second that this genius used to make this revolver again.

  • @tglrcaify
    @tglrcaify 6 місяців тому +84

    You are amazing. You not only restored this pistol but you actually remanufactured it. I am totally impressed with
    your skills!

    • @juser-abuser
      @juser-abuser 4 місяці тому +2

      That's bullshit. This costs more than a new revolver

    • @benscoles3067
      @benscoles3067 29 днів тому +2

      Well the above comment is strange, but anyway the item is not really restored, it didn't cycle and could not actually function.

  • @Claudio-v7g
    @Claudio-v7g 10 місяців тому +851

    You didn't do a restoration, you did a miracle, congratulations on the work

  • @ronwallace6273
    @ronwallace6273 10 місяців тому +467

    I'm a welder for over 35 years now I've restored cars and guns this gun you did was amazing I was amazed and I never tell people that ,

    • @warrenmccann9156
      @warrenmccann9156 9 місяців тому +12

      Never seen weld metal build up used in this way. Most guys wouldn't even try that.

    • @shoDOHC
      @shoDOHC 9 місяців тому

      Cool guy

    • @ronwallace6273
      @ronwallace6273 8 місяців тому

      @@warrenmccann9156 i thought of welding the outside but the parts to fix them to blew me away , all this was amazing determination , just like on car when people give up on one but you know any car can be fixed if you take the time to try this proves it , money is only thing that stops people

    • @Davo996
      @Davo996 8 місяців тому +2

      Why 😂

    • @jigglyt1t524
      @jigglyt1t524 Місяць тому

      35 years and you still can't see porosity and a contaminated weld... my brother i hope i never go into a building u welded 🤣😂😭

  • @robertjohnson7728
    @robertjohnson7728 10 місяців тому +195

    This man not only restores but is also a artist. Very impressive. If you didn't see it you wouldn't believe it.

    • @lal2300
      @lal2300 8 місяців тому +2

      That was a labour of love 🤔

    • @stvrob6320
      @stvrob6320 6 місяців тому +1

      Who is to say what we saw here?

  • @RichSDet
    @RichSDet 5 місяців тому +91

    The patience to restore something so “gone” is amazing

    • @IAmBroly000
      @IAmBroly000 3 місяці тому

      it's a revolver from 1890 I think, the barrel was not like the ones made earlier on.

    • @benscoles3067
      @benscoles3067 29 днів тому +1

      It's still gone, it doesn't cycle

  • @DangerousDevilOfficial
    @DangerousDevilOfficial 5 днів тому +3

    I enjoy rebuilding things myself. But this was so far gone, I would not even know where to begin. You should truly be proud of your work here. This is an EXCEPTIONAL rebuild, repair and restore. Very nice work. 😎👍

  • @JamesBraun-o5t
    @JamesBraun-o5t 10 місяців тому +799

    You are quite skilled. I am a gunsmith and I’m impressed. As to what it was: This is going to sound a little strange but I believe it was a copy of a British Bulldog. I say that only because, from what remained, it has all the features of a Bulldog pocket .32 with the exception of those centrally located flutes on the cylinder. Someone did make a copy with no identifying stamping or roll marks but it did have those oddly shaped flutes on the cylinder. Interesting stuff. I never expected to see one of those resurrected in this way.

    • @supergeek1418
      @supergeek1418 10 місяців тому +50

      I believe that this was what Watson was talking about when he told Holmes, "I keep a bullpup."

    • @jeromebreeding3302
      @jeromebreeding3302 10 місяців тому +71

      Such a lot of work. It's not the gun that's important, rather his artistry and passion to bring it back from the grave

    • @JamesBraun-o5t
      @JamesBraun-o5t 10 місяців тому +24

      @@jeromebreeding3302 I agree. I was just responding to his inquiry.

    • @treybowers154
      @treybowers154 10 місяців тому +20

      It almost reminded me of a Webley. Definitely a British revolver

    • @alexanderabas6054
      @alexanderabas6054 10 місяців тому +9

      If i were of that, i buy a new one...

  • @customtailored1
    @customtailored1 10 місяців тому +150

    I’ve seen a lot of gun restorations, but this restoration was taken to a new level. This was absolutely incredible what you did. Wow!!!

  • @johnbailey1428
    @johnbailey1428 10 місяців тому +461

    Appears to be a Hopkins & Allen arms company modle "XL" double action. I base this off of the octaginal barrel, loading gate, cylinder retaining pin, and Obtuse shape of the trigger guard. It is possible that it could be a Forehand & Wadsworth bulldog model but either way it was manufactured by Hopkins & Allen

    • @gordonmiles9995
      @gordonmiles9995 10 місяців тому +10

      Would it be a 32 rimfire???

    • @512Squared
      @512Squared 10 місяців тому +31

      I came here to find this kind of comment - thank you!

    • @512Squared
      @512Squared 10 місяців тому +8

      That was my first thought, a bulldog model

    • @WWIIREBEL
      @WWIIREBEL 10 місяців тому +6

      Has many similar looks to a nagant revolver, except its not chambered for the gas seal options.

    • @Jstring304
      @Jstring304 10 місяців тому +4

      Resembles a Webley to me

  • @chemicaljonez
    @chemicaljonez 3 місяці тому +7

    Personally, i love the amount of defects left on the piece. You haven't tried to make it perfect. You left it with it's story intact. It would look even better once the grip has started to wear a little too. Great job!

  • @Audivision4U
    @Audivision4U 4 місяці тому +10

    This is a bulldog replica from soviet union era. It was made in a garage in the exact wat you did. A skilled person who enjoyed life and the beauty of the metal craftsmanship. Thank you for bringing back some good old story about some good old spirit.

  • @Chris_Toney
    @Chris_Toney 10 місяців тому +84

    It's nice to find an authentic restoration channel. Well done. Beautiful work.

  • @paulwhite7475
    @paulwhite7475 9 місяців тому +131

    3D printing a firearm with a mig welder .

    • @ravoniesravenshir3926
      @ravoniesravenshir3926 6 місяців тому +17

      No my friend, that is Gunsmithing there is a difference.
      3D printing requires no skills, Gunsmithing on the other hand...

    • @zappa916
      @zappa916 5 місяців тому

      @@ravoniesravenshir3926 you missed @paulwhite7475's post entirely

    • @whatsit2ya247
      @whatsit2ya247 5 місяців тому +8

      ​@@ravoniesravenshir3926I think you missed the point. This is what real craftsman do with "common" tools and ingenuity, no 3D printer or CNC machine. 💪🧑‍🔧

    • @-Primer-
      @-Primer- 5 місяців тому +11

      @@ravoniesravenshir3926 Let me guess right.,..So the guy with a GayAmie avatar ,who has never owned or used a 3-D printer, or CAD software, or 3-D modeling software, or any understanding in material sciences, actually said out loud, that "3D printing required no skill" . LMFAO . My bet is , it would take you 3 days to draw a circle in either "Fusion 360" or "Solid Works". And you stand a better chance at being President than understanding "Blender" .

    • @wimbifarm8881
      @wimbifarm8881 5 місяців тому +4

      I wouldn’t be dissing 3D printing. That is a dark art too. It was a compliment to suggest this bird poo welding was anything like 3D printing. The guy could have made his restoration a lot easier if he learnt to tig weld.

  • @evanhofmeyr-tg1gl
    @evanhofmeyr-tg1gl 10 місяців тому +101

    Is it a true restoration. No.
    Will it ever shoot again. No
    Is it true craftsmanship. For sure
    Will it make a beautifull mantle piece. One of a kind. For sure.
    Well done my friend. Bringing back a lost piece of history. 💪💪💪

    • @dustysmoke4996
      @dustysmoke4996 9 місяців тому +8

      I was going to ask, if he even dared to try to shoot it, after salvaging it. Even with the extra metal tacked back on to fill in the rusted away places, i think it would be rather too weak to take a gunpowder explosion in there.

    • @TheDencowboy
      @TheDencowboy 9 місяців тому +5

      Nice wall hanger

    • @floridagunrat1625
      @floridagunrat1625 9 місяців тому +12

      Absolutely not safe to shoot. Number 1 reason is heat treatment/metallurgy.

    • @biggie4380
      @biggie4380 9 місяців тому +14

      ​@@dustysmoke4996when he dry fired it at the end the cylinder didn't move, so I doubt it would ever work after the way it was. Outside of that id be too scared it'd back fire if I tried to shoot it.

    • @carljohnson621
      @carljohnson621 9 місяців тому +7

      It is incredibly unsafe to fire. Who knows if there's a tiny spec of rust inside the barrell, or the cylinder isn't perfectly aligned ?? It may blow up. Not to mention the metal is probably too weak after all those years and, even if it was restored to a tee, it may end up blowing up or being severely deformed after a couple shots.

  • @CommanderGouda
    @CommanderGouda 4 дні тому +1

    Now THIS is a legit restoration.

  • @alfy2651
    @alfy2651 23 дні тому +1

    One of the best very few restorations that I've ever seen & can be found on UA-cam! Bravo!

    • @JxT1957
      @JxT1957 23 дні тому

      check out the restoration of the old rusted lawn mower by Mr. Gamb its a good one too

  • @mikecf1
    @mikecf1 10 місяців тому +51

    I have no words. This is the most unbelievable restoration I have seen. True artistry.

  • @raul6562
    @raul6562 10 місяців тому +79

    Soy restaurador, pero no de armas y sé de qué estamos tratando.
    Esto que he visto aquí no es restauración, es muchísimo más. Es pasión, arte, ciencia, devoción, noción de historia, amor y respeto por la obra de sus creadores y un póstume homenaje
    Tenga usted mi mas cálida y sincera felicitación.

    • @panpunkt5185
      @panpunkt5185 5 місяців тому +1

      A ja myślałem że się rozpędzi i zrobi jeszcze grawerunek i złocenie.
      ;)

  • @michaelgettles3424
    @michaelgettles3424 7 місяців тому +36

    Awesome work. Really like that you tried to reuse as much of the original gun as possible instead of just building a replacement part. The fact that you did it without drill presses, milling machines, surface grinders, etc makes all that more awe inspiring.

  • @stephenwhetsell3334
    @stephenwhetsell3334 Місяць тому +1

    This is an amazing restoration , this is what I had hoped the others I had watched would do, actually rebuilding. Metal work, woodworking, the skill level shown is outstanding!

  • @RishiM-mx3ri
    @RishiM-mx3ri 4 дні тому

    Brother you are a true craftsman, gun smith, it is amazing to see how you build back the parts with your welding and shape it back to the original frame this is restoration you can be a teacher to a lot of the others on UA-cam you truly set the trends exceptional and excellent work this is the best I have seen.

  • @california123able
    @california123able 6 місяців тому +17

    It's great to see someone restore something that others would think impossible, and he did it with simple tools and great ability. No need for $50k to $100k worth of laser tables, computerized mills, etc, etc. Great Job!

  • @seanfalconer7182
    @seanfalconer7182 10 місяців тому +47

    Y'know, it's people like you who make the world a better place!
    Job well done!

    • @phoebemayfield4267
      @phoebemayfield4267 9 місяців тому +2

      Totally Agree! Wonderful feelings when things seem lost but are restored..It gives a person hope for better days

    • @dennisneo1608
      @dennisneo1608 9 місяців тому +2

      How exactly is the world better, having a restored gun?

    • @tennesseenate7314
      @tennesseenate7314 9 місяців тому +6

      ​@@dennisneo1608you would never understand

    • @lordofthestings
      @lordofthestings 9 місяців тому

      ​@@UTA_xx5kx, come on

    • @floridagunrat1625
      @floridagunrat1625 9 місяців тому

      ​@EdwardBenavides-xx5kx What doesn't he understand?

  • @mantan9400
    @mantan9400 10 місяців тому +54

    This person has skills. He can probably work on any museum artifact world wide.

    • @russellhelms2835
      @russellhelms2835 8 місяців тому

      Definitely agree

    • @Mr.HotRod
      @Mr.HotRod 7 місяців тому

      Too many variables. Look at Antiques Roadshow. They are all experts in their own field, but they do hang out together and know a little about each other's expertise. You have to specialize any more.

    • @antichrist_revealed
      @antichrist_revealed 6 місяців тому +2

      Gullible people will believe anything.

    • @Mr.HotRod
      @Mr.HotRod 6 місяців тому +1

      @@antichrist_revealed ☝

    • @scottloar
      @scottloar 5 місяців тому +2

      No, this is not restoration to original condition; it was heavily reworked.

  • @paulpattyoberbreckling2462
    @paulpattyoberbreckling2462 10 днів тому +1

    It’s hard to believe how nice it went back together. Compliments on the focus you illustrated here.

  • @Keork.orijinal
    @Keork.orijinal 2 місяці тому +1

    Bu son zamanlarda gördüğüm en iyi restorasyonlardan biri gerçekten çok etkileyici. Derin pasları olan bir metalin üstünde çalışmak ve onu kurtarmak gerçekten büyük sabır ve yetenek ister. Bravo beğendim harika iş.❤

  • @MrGiddings84
    @MrGiddings84 8 місяців тому +28

    Amazing work, simply amazing. You're going to make that person who wielded that pistol 140 years ago in 1884 really proud the way you brought it back to life 💯💪🏿

    • @firefight77
      @firefight77 6 місяців тому +4

      John Wilkes Booth is giving this a thumbs up.

    • @mayconsantiagopereira5181
      @mayconsantiagopereira5181 6 місяців тому +2

      Se não matou alguém, pode ter morrido com ela na mão.

  • @UltimaDJS
    @UltimaDJS 10 місяців тому +24

    You can really see the love and dedication he has for what he’s restoring. He’s not hurrying to get content out, he’s just making something beautiful again and recording the process

  • @cjonesufc
    @cjonesufc 10 місяців тому +67

    What an interesting time we live in. Before UA-cam and the rise of these types of video there was not likely ever a situation in which someone would invest this much time and effort into such a project no matter the skill level. It just wouldn’t have been worth it. Now people have the opportunity to make money exercising their skill set and many thousands of people get to marvel at the process. Awesome job, man.

    • @Truthandverdic
      @Truthandverdic 9 місяців тому +1

      Good point

    • @timeandmaterialsdanforth5511
      @timeandmaterialsdanforth5511 9 місяців тому +5

      Actually historic restoration has happened long before UA-cam.

    • @kmaezz
      @kmaezz 9 місяців тому +1

      My great grandpa restored ALL kinds of stuff.sold maybe 5% of it when Grandma would yell enough.he said he did it because it made him happy and kept his mind and hands busy. When he passed the amount of stuff had to go thru was INSANE what was even crazier was the value of some of the items😮 we didn't sell them tho.took almost 5yrs to find the right museums or collectors. Dad said it wouldn't been an insult to his memory if we sold them because he said so many times it wasn't about the money

    • @mattritchie7131
      @mattritchie7131 9 місяців тому

      looks like a belgum made brittish bull dog

  • @Supposedlyimrightwingnow
    @Supposedlyimrightwingnow Місяць тому

    I'm not even into guns but as someone else pointed out you can just switch off from the world and get stuck into a fantastic video like this. Definitely one of my liked videos. Thank you

  • @ruycarloskastalski2071
    @ruycarloskastalski2071 3 дні тому +1

    Good job. Congratulations

  • @DancerOfClouds
    @DancerOfClouds 10 місяців тому +23

    Well done!!!! I was so sceptical a first. There are so many fakes out there that use spray on rust and this finishedproduct turns out better than new. I love how you did not bring this back to brand new. I am sure you could have. Looking at the finished product; one can tell that this revolver has a story to tell. Once again; a fantastic authentic job.

  • @frankammirati3385
    @frankammirati3385 8 місяців тому +39

    As a car enthusiast and restorer I’ve got nothing but mad respect for this guys skills and patience .

    • @westboundbadger
      @westboundbadger 7 місяців тому +1

      Gives me hope to restore my Jaaag !

    • @ZygmuntKiliszewski
      @ZygmuntKiliszewski 6 місяців тому +1

      @@westboundbadger Yes, best regards 😀👋.

  • @katyasvami
    @katyasvami 10 місяців тому +7

    So easy on the eye ! It was a real pleasure to watch the operation of this beautiful mechanism ! Thanks ! Your videos keep getting better.

  • @gride8535
    @gride8535 3 місяці тому +2

    Now this is the real restoration! Good job, Sir. Sending love from the Philippines ❤️

  • @DIGOLOGIST
    @DIGOLOGIST 18 днів тому

    I have been in the steel fab trade for the last 10 years. That was a hell of a lot of work ! Your Patience and attention to detail are phenomenal! Great job!

  • @Mr07191963
    @Mr07191963 10 місяців тому +98

    That's not a restoration, that's a miracle

    • @richardruiz7441
      @richardruiz7441 8 місяців тому

      no father
      its coat saver😅

    • @maxpower9311
      @maxpower9311 8 місяців тому +2

      Except it doesn't work..

    • @SliceOfFish
      @SliceOfFish 7 місяців тому

      Not a miracle

    • @Cam-SB
      @Cam-SB 6 місяців тому

      ​@@SliceOfFishfigure of speech.... 😒

    • @antichrist_revealed
      @antichrist_revealed 6 місяців тому +1

      No, it's called deception.

  • @lisapino6739
    @lisapino6739 10 місяців тому +19

    Wow! Incredible restoration of this gun. You did a fantastic job. True Craftsman 😊
    I really enjoyed watching you turn a hunk on rust into a very beautiful gun. Thanks for sharing your video with us. Looking forward to seeing your next one. 😊
    Take care and stay warm
    Greetings from Fairfield California USA

  • @SuperchiefApache
    @SuperchiefApache 10 місяців тому +15

    I still don’t believe what I just saw! Nicely done, and who gives a damn if it fires or not! I’d love to own something like that. Beautifully done!! ❤

  • @jonathancoley974
    @jonathancoley974 6 місяців тому +6

    WOW!!! That was absolutely AMAZING, man! Nothing short of excellence. Good work, my guy! ✌️😎

  • @petergriffin383
    @petergriffin383 25 днів тому +14

    Restoration? There's like 3 atoms left of the original

    • @grilsegrils9330
      @grilsegrils9330 19 днів тому +1

      Agreeing with you. Ok if you like the rust gone. But he removes a lot of metal actually. Original probably was that thick. He made a new gun model by destroying a historical artifact

    • @rinkulabs2239
      @rinkulabs2239 6 днів тому

      Is like You every 10 years your atoms are diferent so can You Say are You the dame?

    • @gematreya
      @gematreya 4 дні тому

      meaning, for combat against Ukrainians? You saw it wasn't an original handle

  • @jet1974
    @jet1974 10 місяців тому +13

    Wow, that thing looked gone.
    You brought it back to life.
    We are capable of such wonderful achievements .
    Truly astonishing to watch you rebuild that , great job🙏

  • @nickredmon6998
    @nickredmon6998 9 місяців тому +212

    Wont be much longer before these restoration channels start trying to restore motor oil back into a dinosaur.

    • @leighsayers2628
      @leighsayers2628 7 місяців тому +16

      Oil never came from fossils ..

    • @Fapsahoyx
      @Fapsahoyx 7 місяців тому +7

      If you really think oil is dinosaur bones then I feel sorry for you...

    • @nickredmon6998
      @nickredmon6998 7 місяців тому +6

      @@Fapsahoyx I didn't say bones, I said dinosaur, like the whole animal. Its not like they send dug up fossils to a glue factory to be melted down into oil.

    • @Toxic2T
      @Toxic2T 7 місяців тому

      @t.c.7137 Based

    • @CalebLLShow
      @CalebLLShow 6 місяців тому

      Oil doesn’t come from dinosaur bones 🦴 that’s a lie it’s anti science
      It’s mother natures natural fluid it’s mother earths period
      We have endless oil

  • @patwaldrip3774
    @patwaldrip3774 10 місяців тому +14

    Great restoration! Congratulations, it looks great. You have a lot of patience and skill to take that piece of history from where it was to what it is today. Excellent job!

  • @shaneneibert8346
    @shaneneibert8346 3 місяці тому

    This wasn't a "restoration", it was a "Resurrection of the Dead" !!!
    Great job, from a fellow antique furniture restoration craftsman.
    I know that's not quite the same thing as what you are doing, but the skill,
    patience and ingenuity was not lost on me, again "Great Job"!

  • @KalijahAnderson
    @KalijahAnderson Місяць тому

    The amount of work this took, and much had to be added back via welding makes me think it would have been easier to melt it down, add more metal to the crucible and recast the parts to rebuild it.
    You managed to restore so much more than I thought you would be able to when I first saw what you started with, I'm impressed by the dedication.

  • @manasseskamau5327
    @manasseskamau5327 10 місяців тому +11

    I have no words, this is so far the greatest restoration I have seen.❤

  • @johnboulton1109
    @johnboulton1109 8 місяців тому +7

    This is amazing, I’ll be honest I had initially thought it was going to be one of the numerous fake restorations on UA-cam, but no this is a real one! You took something which looked beyond repair and completed a through restoration! Well done!!

  • @albea1695
    @albea1695 10 місяців тому +12

    Holy Moly Man! That's some ambition! No way did I think you could bring that back! Great job!

  • @CorrineWeaver-c9s
    @CorrineWeaver-c9s 28 днів тому

    I believe I've seen at least 100s of restoration jobs on UA-cam, and this one is the best I've seen. To say my thoughts (I'm a better welder and fit to finish) but couldn't begin to pull this job off. I give you my tip of the hat on the job. Greatest job seen done.

  • @jaimedDR
    @jaimedDR Місяць тому

    I've watched a ton of restoration videos and this is the first video I've thought "There's no way this one is coming back" when it started. I'm flabbergasted and extremely impressed. Obviously with enough knowledge and skills anything can be restored.

  • @ToddDavis-p3u
    @ToddDavis-p3u 10 місяців тому +5

    I'm blown away and then some. Doesn't matter what I am or any of the other commentary. That's amazing! An excellent parallel Frankenstien story. The best I've EVER SEEN!

  • @B-leafer
    @B-leafer 10 місяців тому +18

    Impressive restoration.
    Obviously could never be fired, but considering it was one step away from being mud, this is pretty cool. Good job.

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      @__senggolbacokbro351_6 10 місяців тому

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  • @suhayl5157
    @suhayl5157 10 місяців тому +10

    Truly a master of the craft. I do not think there are many people who dare to take on such a challenge. well done.

  • @luiznogueira1579
    @luiznogueira1579 Місяць тому

    An amazing job! I'm impressed that someone would even try to restore that wreck--- there was hardly anything left of it! An impressive show of skilled craftsmanship.

  • @jordanreeves239
    @jordanreeves239 Місяць тому +1

    Wouldn’t believe from what it looked like to now is very impressive , keep up the tremendous work . Absolutely incredible 😇😇😇

  • @redleadervfr-v4906
    @redleadervfr-v4906 10 місяців тому +9

    Really admire your patience and skill in restoring this old pistol. It is now a very nice collector’s piece

    • @CarlosMesa-mk1vp
      @CarlosMesa-mk1vp 10 місяців тому +1

      Hi good day es 38" pienso yo" este tiene tambor cilindrico" una pistola tiene es proveedor " the charly"???

  • @spiritoflights
    @spiritoflights 10 місяців тому +12

    The dedication to see it through and the faith in ones own talents is admirable in this day and age with people lacking the attention and patience most wanting instant reward for very little effort your skill level is a prime example that anything is achievable by bringing this piece literally back from an almost certain grave! Excellent work! job well done is an understatement I just hope this encourages more people to learn.

    • @VB-rx2zq
      @VB-rx2zq 10 місяців тому +2

      I agree totally!….very well said.

    • @spiritoflights
      @spiritoflights 10 місяців тому

      thanks
      @@VB-rx2zq

  • @damondelgado4603
    @damondelgado4603 9 місяців тому +15

    Took him about 140 years to finish this project 🤣

    • @santboiboi375
      @santboiboi375 6 місяців тому +2

      No tiene prisa está jubilado 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @irfaandeveroux2808
      @irfaandeveroux2808 4 місяці тому +1

      Poor attempt to troll

    • @damondelgado4603
      @damondelgado4603 4 місяці тому +1

      @irfaandeveroux2808 poor attempt to be relevant 😢

    • @irfaandeveroux2808
      @irfaandeveroux2808 4 місяці тому

      Says the one who attempted to be relevant

    • @damondelgado4603
      @damondelgado4603 4 місяці тому

      @irfaandeveroux2808 says the one that his own mom hates because hes lame af with no character.

  • @Ruhgullu22
    @Ruhgullu22 3 місяці тому +1

    One of the best Restoration videos on UA-cam 😊

  • @gokulanandabehera542
    @gokulanandabehera542 18 днів тому

    You are an expert all rounder technician having the knowledge of revolver, nicely restored the antique.

  • @masterralphgrajales5722
    @masterralphgrajales5722 10 місяців тому +18

    This is not gun restoration- this is a new form of art and you are the Master Craftsman !!!

  • @paulorth2251
    @paulorth2251 10 місяців тому +13

    This man knows his guns. Definitely a labor of love for weapons. Thanks for sharing and good luck with your channel 😊

  • @cubeboy3130
    @cubeboy3130 8 місяців тому +5

    Man you are a legendary restorer. I haven’t seen a restoration this intricate in a long time.

  • @billy--jones
    @billy--jones Місяць тому

    You guys never fail to amaze me, that's a wonderful restoration job I thoroughly enjoyed watching every second of it.

  • @bjoernandersen8287
    @bjoernandersen8287 2 місяці тому

    I'm impressed by the skills and patience this gunsmith shows. Thank you for sharing I enjoyed every single second from start to finish.

  • @daniel7899999
    @daniel7899999 9 місяців тому +29

    Thanks for restoring my gun. It looks as good as the day I lost!

    • @hneek249x
      @hneek249x 5 місяців тому +1

      After you took it out of my pocket as I lay dead!

    • @57Jimmy
      @57Jimmy 5 місяців тому +1

      Are you speaking from the afterlife?!
      After all, you said you lost…so…💀😉😂

    • @hneek249x
      @hneek249x 5 місяців тому

      @@57Jimmy Yep! I was the slowest draw around at the time. But now for my ghostly revenge! Boo-oooooh b-o-o-o-h!🫥👺😈🫥.......

  • @ToddHurliman-vn8pt
    @ToddHurliman-vn8pt 10 місяців тому +8

    Outstanding work, your attention to detail is impeccable.

  • @konepatintanyav7562
    @konepatintanyav7562 10 місяців тому +12

    This is a perfect restoration I ever watched.

  • @davelamboley1695
    @davelamboley1695 Місяць тому

    This wasn't a gun restoration, it was a labor of love. TRULY AMAZING! Can't believe you didn't even know what you were working on, figured you had schematics. Take a bow.

  • @elizabethbradley7621
    @elizabethbradley7621 10 місяців тому +24

    I love to use tools, too. I need to learn how to use them, thank u for showing me. Just a 71 year old Great, great grandma.

    • @daniells71
      @daniells71 8 місяців тому +1

      Never too late. My mother is the same age as you. She's constantly learning new things and has become pretty good with tools, business, computers. It keeps her young.

    • @Mr.HotRod
      @Mr.HotRod 7 місяців тому

      Stick to the kitchen tools Great Great Grandma. Otherwise you might shoot your eye out....😂

  • @grundymallory1480
    @grundymallory1480 10 місяців тому +6

    Unbelievable I would not have believed that it could be repaired. Well done.

  • @WilliamNyhoff-lt4ur
    @WilliamNyhoff-lt4ur 10 місяців тому +7

    The best I have ever seen,someone who takes pride in what they do, Great job

  • @guycabral1847
    @guycabral1847 5 місяців тому

    A had a friend whose father grew up working in German factories in Europe. The first part of his apprenticeship was learning how to properly use a file to hand craft metal objects. I was impressed with your skill at using files to shape things. Congratulations.

  • @richardcasey7521
    @richardcasey7521 10 місяців тому +5

    Absolutely incredible skill and artistry exhibited by the restorer of that rusted pistol.

  • @paulmarker5689
    @paulmarker5689 10 місяців тому +5

    The level of skill needed to accomplish this would be mind blowing, nice work.

  • @MK2DETEC
    @MK2DETEC 10 місяців тому +6

    Ce n'est pas une restauration. C'est un miracle 😲🤩
    Vraiment un magnifique travail d'orfèvre. Bravos ❤️👍

  • @hizo64HH
    @hizo64HH 5 місяців тому +4

    I thought this was a click bait video, but oh my. This was amazing!

    • @ryanbarker5217
      @ryanbarker5217 4 місяці тому

      most are clickbait, then followed up with a bullshit restoration of fake rust and grime. i avoid those channels at all costs.

  • @FloydMorgan-y3p
    @FloydMorgan-y3p Місяць тому

    The most satisfying restore/rebuild of a gun I have ever seen on here and I am amazed he did it starting from a piece of rust.Masterpiece...

  • @packerbacker9109
    @packerbacker9109 10 місяців тому +4

    I don’t think “my mechanics” can do what you just did and he’s the goat. Amazing

  • @PontiacBonneville-ut8co
    @PontiacBonneville-ut8co 10 місяців тому +8

    This isnt a restoration, this is a Resurrection. You brought that gun back from the dead man

  • @ИванЖелезняк-ц7я
    @ИванЖелезняк-ц7я 10 місяців тому +4

    Amazing how many moving parts on that thing. Beautiful job on that British classic!
    Always throughly enjoyed👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @restorationofantique
      @restorationofantique  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you friend!

    • @Freeman-Dl70
      @Freeman-Dl70 10 місяців тому +2

      How did an American revolver become a British classic ?

    • @JoshuaMattson
      @JoshuaMattson 8 місяців тому

      The model is the British Bulldog. I have two of them. One made in Belgium and the other made in the USA. Both say British Bulldog on them.@@Freeman-Dl70

  • @miguelangelaltamiranooliva6854
    @miguelangelaltamiranooliva6854 16 днів тому

    A truly monumental work!! An unrecognizable weapon is meteorically transformed by a great Master of restoration!! A real beauty!! Here in Lima Capital!!

  • @bryakorn2
    @bryakorn2 4 місяці тому +2

    Fossilized revolver 140 milion years ago, beautiful work!

  • @ThatsWhatSheSaid75
    @ThatsWhatSheSaid75 10 місяців тому +5

    I have never seen anything like this. Truly AMAZING!!!

  • @paulsheffield888
    @paulsheffield888 10 місяців тому +5

    That was the greatest gun restoration I've ever seen

  • @WallstreetCatalyst
    @WallstreetCatalyst 10 місяців тому +6

    Masterpiece!!!! Great Job!!! I am pretty sure that this is a Hopkins & Allen Model No. 6 Double-Action Revolver Handgun

    • @inspectorcal
      @inspectorcal 10 місяців тому +4

      Hopkins and Allen has a loading cut out, this one has a loading gate. The cylinder flutes go to the end of the cylinder on H&A this one looks more like the belgian revolvers or the webley

    • @kevynbrownell719
      @kevynbrownell719 10 місяців тому +1

      I was thinking it looked French.

  • @FloydMorgan-y3p
    @FloydMorgan-y3p Місяць тому

    That took a lot of his time and craftsmanship to restore that gun,he must love doing that.Great work and knowledge of guns

  • @MichaelDebalski-mk6bt
    @MichaelDebalski-mk6bt 3 місяці тому

    This guy takes craftsmanship to another level.

  • @gary00832
    @gary00832 10 місяців тому +4

    I was skeptical but by god you’ve done it man!!! Impressive work!!! Minty restore project!! 👌

  • @hotboymosdef8092
    @hotboymosdef8092 10 місяців тому +4

    The best restoration of a gun I have ever seen. Great video.

  • @rbeehner2
    @rbeehner2 10 місяців тому +14

    I think it resembles the 1884 Colt SAA Sherrif model, 45 caliber Colt, 4 1/4'' octagon barrel. That single action revolver's barrel had a tall sight and the left side was engraved ".45 colt". The hammer was bright while the body color had a heat-rainbow pattern from case hardening. The absence of an ejector rod or housing with a blackpowder style base pin seen here is typical of what was called the "Shopkeepers" model.

    • @billharrold6038
      @billharrold6038 10 місяців тому +4

      It does resemble that model except this gun is a double action.

    • @jimdent351
      @jimdent351 9 місяців тому

      Nope, it's a Belgian Bulldog. There were a few variants but there is one that looks exactly like this one. look at the unique mechanism in front of the cylinder.

  • @TomSarros-bj2mq
    @TomSarros-bj2mq Місяць тому

    Amazing absolutely amazing. Not only a gunsmith but also a fantastic metal worker.

  • @arbindkumar6772
    @arbindkumar6772 2 місяці тому +1

    I have no word to say,when I was see your video's thumbnail I was not sure that you fix it,but when I started to watch the video,I realised that you can, and you have done it very well, look at the condition of this,no one can fix it,it's a garbage and just a piece of iron,but you and your skills are amazing,I really liked it, nice 👍

  • @billharrold6038
    @billharrold6038 10 місяців тому +11

    Could definitely be wrong but it looks like a colt model 1877 double action either a lightning (.38 cal) or the thunder (.41 cal) they have a unique handle mount.

    • @osocampana
      @osocampana 10 місяців тому +1

      Are their Russian equivalents? Curious.

    • @billharrold6038
      @billharrold6038 9 місяців тому +1

      ​There is one thats close, M1895 Nagant. Handle is similar, but that gun is a seven shot revolver, this one is a six shooter.

  • @kennethhowell1272
    @kennethhowell1272 10 місяців тому +8

    Must admit, you turned a rusted hunk of scrap iron into a respectable propgun.