The key seems to be to do the very minimum required to meet your goals. Minimum changes, minimum intrusion, do only what is needed. Well done. It's how you get in and out without anyone knowing you've been there.
It was a pleasure, as always! 123 episodes in already, time flies. Been subscribed since the start, it's just very pleasing to see all the similarities (and learning new tricks!) as someone who repaired guitars for a living.
Gives me a whole new level of respect for the Habsburger armorers who had to learn every single gun of their armed forces back in the day. Something like a dozen "official" small arms alone, most of them with no commonality to speak of, and made with lots of little springs, pins, and more. Add in the machineguns, the small cannons, flareguns, and other special weapons that'd also need to be dealt with, one wonders how any of them kept their sanity.
The old double actions always amaze me. The engineering is remarkable and timing has to be nearly perfect. It's always a pleasure to watch you work and sort through the minute details of what makes these items tick. Like witnessing a watchmaker apply his trade.
Ingenious how the trigger guard acts as the latch to keep the gun closed. Several modern makers use this scheme; I didn't know the concept was this old. Thank you Mr. Novak!
Thank you Sir. I'm in Australia, I will never be able to touch this revolver but I can marvel at its engineering and finer points through you.Your mastery and Skill level 10.
Excellent as always! Not a gunsmith but instrument and tool repair is my hobby, your demonstrations work on most mechanical systems. Back when I was much younger I managed to get a chip from a hammer face in my right forearm. Small entry scar and a 1/2 long scar where an ER doc went in with a pair of forceps to extract the chip.
Mark, the pleasure is all mine and thank you. The shear volume of vintage firearms, the approaches to reach an end from maker to maker and shall we say ethnic origin seem endless. Every journey down the rabbit hole is an enjoyable eye opening event for me.
You are a true master gunsmith. I'm currently restoring an old French M LE M16 in 8mm Lebel and of course I have no clue what I'm doing! However, when I watch you video's I realize that, it takes time to master the elements in which you try to conquer. Thanks Mark, love your work. God Bless.
@@marknovak8255 slow is all I can do. Is my first attempt. This rifle was left behind a wall in a broken down barn. Talk about major gakk! Plus I'm no gunsmith and don't have real proper tools, but it's coming along.
Still learning from every video you grace us with. My first "gunsmithing" was making a new firing pin / ejector for a single shot 22 LR I bought as a kid. I worn it out. Later I had to make a new extractor for it. Both are total hack jobs but worked well enough for the low cost rifle. I really do enjoy watching a true craftsman that you are. Showing the right way and reminding all of having patience to do it right.
You're my hero Mark Novak! If I hadn't had such serious health issues, I absolutely would have moved to South Carolina to apprentice under you. Be glad you're not a family member of mine because I would be bothering you constantly about all the super cool things you do😂 your an amazing person, and I've learned so much from you! Thank you for what you do.
Can you imagine how much time it took to design and fit that gun to work today with computers and cnc machines it is so much faster to change designs wow love the old world craftsmanship
I know it is what it is and you’re a business first and a UA-camr second. But I’d love for you to release more videos! They’re so interesting. Between you and the Chap from Bloke on the Range you have the best videos of gunsmithing and reloading.
Mark, I need to say this but overall I wish I could work side by side with you even though I clearly know that it would take a life of knowledge I know that I am honored, and again thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Praise the lord and thank God. Finally, something new from UA-cam's most favourite gunsmith! Of more importance, we know Mr. Novak is alive, and I'll assume healthy. You da man sir. Was going to say "bro", but I wouldn't want to sound disrespectful. I admire this gentleman far too much to ever want to appear or sound like I was dissing him. And to think, in all their woke goodness, UA-cam most likely despises the great man. I'm sure they're doing their best to demonetise his channel. To cite the lads from South Park, the bastards. Mark, your middle name wouldn't be Kenny would it? Once again, I thank you sir. I don't care what trade a person might be in, but anyone who works in a shop, will learn something from watching him work. I certainly have. In fact, I can say, I've learned many things by watching him work. From trouble shooting, to concept and execution of plan for repair. It's just too wonderful for me to express. The Leonardo da Vinci of gunsmiths.
Pardon my ignorance, but I thought you said there was some slop in the hammer and trigger pins. Was it not enough to need addressed or did I miss something?
When loaded under spring tension , the stacked tolerance went in a direction that allowed us to ignore the slop. Better to be lucky than good I guess...
Love these videos. I know you don't work on .22 guns but I think you would love the innards of the Unique Hendaye BIS X51. A bundle of rat traps encased in blued steel and walnut. A very good s/a rifle from 50 years ago.
Mark … I have been watching your UA-cam videos for a few years and just love your knowledge and instructions and abilities with all types of firearms. This comment is NOT about this video or any of your prior videos and is a QUESTION. Over the last years I have been collecting older pistols from late 1980s and early 1900s. However, I lately got one Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 .32 S&W and found some parts were badly worn or broke. Then I got another that was basically in good working condition and the nickel plating was badly worn or flaking. The problem s parts are nil to none and I was lucky to get some parts and fabricate some others. Problem also is diagrams of the proper positioning etc. are just not there. Question do you have or do you know where to look for such a diagram. You help would be greatly appreciated! Thank
This is as real as it gets. Mark's Old School skills are amazing, and an education for everyone.
A pleasure indeed.
With Mark's skill, wit and camera work, he would make watching him tie his shoes interesting.
Strong work.
Do get well soon Mark.
The key seems to be to do the very minimum required to meet your goals. Minimum changes, minimum intrusion, do only what is needed. Well done. It's how you get in and out without anyone knowing you've been there.
A great day when a new Anvil comes out
Hinged side plate. That's ingenious and an 8 shot! Good stuff sir.
It was a pleasure, as always! 123 episodes in already, time flies. Been subscribed since the start, it's just very pleasing to see all the similarities (and learning new tricks!) as someone who repaired guitars for a living.
I repaired brass and woodwinds and had the same thought.
Gives me a whole new level of respect for the Habsburger armorers who had to learn every single gun of their armed forces back in the day. Something like a dozen "official" small arms alone, most of them with no commonality to speak of, and made with lots of little springs, pins, and more. Add in the machineguns, the small cannons, flareguns, and other special weapons that'd also need to be dealt with, one wonders how any of them kept their sanity.
I suspect that most of them didn't.
The old double actions always amaze me. The engineering is remarkable and timing has to be nearly perfect. It's always a pleasure to watch you work and sort through the minute details of what makes these items tick. Like witnessing a watchmaker apply his trade.
Nice to see at least something good came of the parts from the cut up gun.
Ingenious how the trigger guard acts as the latch to keep the gun closed. Several modern makers use this scheme; I didn't know the concept was this old. Thank you Mr. Novak!
Thank you for the video Chief. Continue to get better
Thank you Sir. I'm in Australia, I will never be able to touch this revolver but I can marvel at its engineering and finer points through you.Your mastery and Skill level 10.
Excellent as always! Not a gunsmith but instrument and tool repair is my hobby, your demonstrations work on most mechanical systems. Back when I was much younger I managed to get a chip from a hammer face in my right forearm. Small entry scar and a 1/2 long scar where an ER doc went in with a pair of forceps to extract the chip.
So I learnt a new word "Zutz" for the gack that was on the loading gate tube, Thanks Mark, glad you are well
He usually calls it "gack". I wonder what the difference is....
@@paisleyprince5280 Oh I also learnt Gack from Mark too
Mark, the pleasure is all mine and thank you. The shear volume of vintage firearms, the approaches to reach an end from maker to maker and shall we say ethnic origin seem endless. Every journey down the rabbit hole is an enjoyable eye opening event for me.
You are a true master gunsmith. I'm currently restoring an old French M LE M16 in 8mm Lebel and of course I have no clue what I'm doing! However, when I watch you video's I realize that, it takes time to master the elements in which you try to conquer. Thanks Mark, love your work. God Bless.
Go slow, read read read and keep going. A buck in books saves a grand in regerts
@@marknovak8255 slow is all I can do. Is my first attempt. This rifle was left behind a wall in a broken down barn. Talk about major gakk! Plus I'm no gunsmith and don't have real proper tools, but it's coming along.
I always love these ww1 rebuilds.
26:00 And that is exactely why the mechanics of these old guns (and some new ones) are so fascinating to me!
It's amazing of the thought that brought this pistol to fruition ...
It goes bang and I found it a lotta bit interesting!
Novak is the man!..enjoy all your videos...keep it coming!
Awesome repair and awesome explanation of all that you do. Thanks for the video!
Still learning from every video you grace us with. My first "gunsmithing" was making a new firing pin / ejector for a single shot 22 LR I bought as a kid. I worn it out. Later I had to make a new extractor for it. Both are total hack jobs but worked well enough for the low cost rifle.
I really do enjoy watching a true craftsman that you are. Showing the right way and reminding all of having patience to do it right.
Thank you for your videos.
You're my hero Mark Novak! If I hadn't had such serious health issues, I absolutely would have moved to South Carolina to apprentice under you. Be glad you're not a family member of mine because I would be bothering you constantly about all the super cool things you do😂 your an amazing person, and I've learned so much from you! Thank you for what you do.
As always my vocabulary has been expanded and my knowledge increased by watching Mr. Mark work. "Outstanding!"
Masterful repair work Mark!
Love the old revolvers (and new) but the older the better as the innards are as intricate as a timepiece.
Can you imagine how much time it took to design and fit that gun to work today with computers and cnc machines it is so much faster to change designs wow love the old world craftsmanship
Thank you for sharing your expertise
I know it is what it is and you’re a business first and a UA-camr second. But I’d love for you to release more videos! They’re so interesting. Between you and the Chap from Bloke on the Range you have the best videos of gunsmithing and reloading.
A joy to watch, as always :)
Very entertaining.... as always!!!
Mark always shows us something really cool
Always a pleasure to watch you work, Mark!
Great job on getting a classic back up and running!
"You can hit a hammer with a hammer, in this case, a punch with a handle."
Your wording was spontaneous, but I get what you were thinking. I dig it!
Great to see you back again Mark. Thanks for another brilliant video. Keep up the good work.
Now I'm feeling a bit inspired to shine up a couple of crunchy triggers i have! Great video sir!
Highly edifying. Thank you, as always, Sir.
I love your videos always a great watch and very informative.
Once more into the rabbit hole. Fascinating stuff.
What an elegant and efficient design.
Thank you Thank you for another great video. It had been a Pleasure .👍
I have not any of your videos that was not interesting. Keep up the good work!
Mark, I need to say this but overall I wish I could work side by side with you even though I clearly know that it would take a life of knowledge I know that I am honored, and again thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Thank you very informative and interesting video six stars sir
Excellent...as always.
I really enjoy watching these vids you post. It was very interesting to see the Austrian Gasser stripped down. A strange pistol indeed.
Extremely interesting, thank you, Sir!
Who else is surprised that Mark didnt put the cut gun frame back together?
Just a little... 🤣
Another display of awesome skils Mark
Bruno's always getting these horked up obscure C&R revolvers lol
Well, Bruno knows a guy who sorta knows how to fix them.
@@ScottKenny1978 That's the reply I was looking for. Thank you.
Always great videos
well done Mark
thank you for the content. i really liked this video.
Twenty years ago I wish I knew Mark, there may have been hope for me to learn as an apprentice under his tutelage. Ah, c'est la vie.
Love me some good vintage gun smiting.
Mark, ever work on H&R model 195 USRA pistol?
Very nice work Mark. looks like a great gun for a day at the range.
i learn so much you ,my friend . wish i could have trained under you .
a pleasure indeed thanks for sharing
Most useful approach to witness, especially for the witless. Thanks for steering us clear of the shoals.
Praise the lord and thank God. Finally, something new from UA-cam's most favourite gunsmith!
Of more importance, we know Mr. Novak is alive, and I'll assume healthy.
You da man sir. Was going to say "bro", but I wouldn't want to sound disrespectful. I admire this gentleman far too much to ever want to appear or sound like I was dissing him.
And to think, in all their woke goodness, UA-cam most likely despises the great man. I'm sure they're doing their best to demonetise his channel. To cite the lads from South Park, the bastards.
Mark, your middle name wouldn't be Kenny would it?
Once again, I thank you sir. I don't care what trade a person might be in, but anyone who works in a shop, will learn something from watching him work. I certainly have. In fact, I can say, I've learned many things by watching him work. From trouble shooting, to concept and execution of plan for repair. It's just too wonderful for me to express.
The Leonardo da Vinci of gunsmiths.
I have never been monetized, this had always been a patron affair
I have an uncle named Kenny, does that count?
@@marknovak8255 Bruh... my uncle Kenneth would be proud.
Well the bastards at UA-cam better not kill Kenny.
Thanks for Your time and efforts Mark.
Always learn so much from your videos. Thanks
Good episode! Thanks!
Another excellent and entertaining video. Thank you.
Always learning from you Mark!
The internals in this Gasser reminds me of a Webley I just performed the conservation on.
Thanks for the video
Outstanding work
Nice one Mark!
wonderful bit of work, as always.
Amazing Mark!!!!! Love your content
Thanks I learned something New!
Outstanding...
I always enjoy your videos
Great build 👍👍
Excellent work once again!
God bless~
great video thanks!!
You can't duffle cut a Revolv....
Another great video. Thank you , Cheers.
Always interesting, Mark.
It's always a pleasure, sir.
Yes VERY interesting. How you can make old “hideous “designs work is amazing.
Pardon my ignorance, but I thought you said there was some slop in the hammer and trigger pins. Was it not enough to need addressed or did I miss something?
When loaded under spring tension , the stacked tolerance went in a direction that allowed us to ignore the slop. Better to be lucky than good I guess...
Great video. Did I miss it ?. What is the caliber on the jewel ?
8mm Austrian service revolver. Essentially, a 32s&w
Superb as always 👌
I have to go back and see what you called that orange flame.
Awesome vid! I have a gasser, it has a broken firing pin retainer, (threads are broken) I’ll find one someday! 😀
Very enjoyable.
Very interesting design, looks a little like a Colt!
Love these videos.
I know you don't work on .22 guns but I think you would love the innards of the Unique Hendaye BIS X51. A bundle of rat traps encased in blued steel and walnut. A very good s/a rifle from 50 years ago.
An adventure in every video
It's a crying shame that you don't have any fun doing what you do. :P
Mark … I have been watching your UA-cam videos for a few years and just love your knowledge and instructions and abilities with all types of firearms. This comment is NOT about this video or any of your prior videos and is a QUESTION. Over the last years I have been collecting older pistols from late 1980s and early 1900s. However, I lately got one Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 .32 S&W and found some parts were badly worn or broke. Then I got another that was basically in good working condition and the nickel plating was badly worn or flaking. The problem s parts are nil to none and I was lucky to get some parts and fabricate some others. Problem also is diagrams of the proper positioning etc. are just not there. Question do you have or do you know where to look for such a diagram. You help would be greatly appreciated! Thank
Short answer, there is no hidden documentation.
I don't have one to copy unfortunately. Difficult issue to handle in the comments
Thanks for getting back … you are the BEST 🤜
Excellent
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