Gunsmiths and luthiers are some really special people. This world needs more of them.
@bunk95
7 ай бұрын
[Professionals] will still be made and kept-will you be one or will your tools/equipment/supply be taken, kept from you-Its good to do trade that can be marketed as of negative value.
@stephensmith4480
10 жыл бұрын
You are a Master craftsman Sir,a true joy to watch at work.Please keep them coming.
@john34261
5 жыл бұрын
if i had the same kind of job as him i would happily do what i can to match his expertise in repairing shotguns and other weapon types
@hemidart7
5 жыл бұрын
@@john34261 his forging skill's are laughable that is not call upsetting when he was flat spreading he's using a cast iron vice as his anvil good way to crack your vice and thats the worst way to heat treat YES HE'S A GREAT GUNSMITH but not a good black smith
@mikedambeck7136
5 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@lowsi3153
4 жыл бұрын
@@hemidart7 The metal spring was far from the vice especially the portion being heated, the iron would need to be heated itself to be malleable at all.
@hemidart7
4 жыл бұрын
@@lowsi3153 he was using the vice as an anvil it is cast iron it can CRACK! so I don't know what your talking about... nothing to do with heating and making anything malleable that's for sure
@GC-rf2st
5 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest understatements of our time, “ a bit of filing”, anyone can do a bit of filing, NOT anyone can produce a made to measure bespoke spring from a piece of metal, a true craftsman!
@timrussell1559
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing old world craftsmanship. The individuals with this high level of experience and knowledge are a dying breed, and hopefully their skills will be passed down to future generations
@jesusoftheapes
5 жыл бұрын
He might be an alien but his knowledge of how firearms and guns work is the best in the world maybe . Anyone who knows guns knows Potterfield ! He is a legend and always will be !
@Alexx120493
8 жыл бұрын
The amount of work that only went into that spring is incredible. This guy never needs any spare parts. He just makes his own
@JensAndree
10 жыл бұрын
I would've preferred to tig weld on new material instead of gluing a thin piece but that's only down to preference. This is first class work and by providing this as free videos shows what a true craftsman you are! These videos are the golden standard today and will continue to be so in the next 100 years as well! Thank you :)
@ToreDL87
5 жыл бұрын
I would have tig welded new material on the hook AND installed a factory-size pin, ensuring 100% original matching faces between pin and hook.
@larriyrnir5756
4 жыл бұрын
Why not just replace the piece at that time point
@GsyMoo
4 жыл бұрын
Surely shimming is more sympathetic to a 100+ year old piece?
@JensAndree
4 жыл бұрын
@@GsyMoo A firearm is a tool that has to safely operate and if you aren't prepared to do the required repairs it might need you're better off hanging it on the wall instead. The Remington 1900 is neither a rare or an expensive shotgun and doing repairs properly gives it a prolonged life whereas a quick fix might make it worse in the long run... But at the end of the day its up to the owner of said firearm how to go about doing any repairs, but I ensure all my firearms are in pristine condition and any repairs are made with function as the most important factor, not looks, and a broken firearm will never bring any joy.
@GsyMoo
4 жыл бұрын
@@JensAndree Good point 👍
@engineerskalinera
8 жыл бұрын
the older it is, the easier it is to fix (most of the time). that rule works with car, phones, toys and even guns, to which this shotgun is a testemony.
@novaman3509
8 жыл бұрын
I second your statement on cars and guns.
@engineerskalinera
7 жыл бұрын
***** all just to holla-holla-get-more-dolla
@lukebennett4691
7 жыл бұрын
***** Foililpino I'm more koloiooi
@Mr.Hopper1
5 жыл бұрын
You have cleraly never restored an old winchester, lol. So many screws and moving parts, lol.
@holyravioli5795
5 жыл бұрын
@@Mr.Hopper1 Well he did say "most of the time", of course some older weapons will be much more difficult to replace as firearms were still developing back then. If you want a really difficult old firearm to fix you should try an early model maxim.
@raynorman5751
6 жыл бұрын
My Pop was an old fashioned gunsmith like you. I remember him making all kinds of springs using the techniques you showed. Pop usually used a smoky acetylene torch for all smoking and filing. He has been gone for twenty years. Thanks for the remembrance of a real gunsmith.
@aholegunner
5 жыл бұрын
Larry Potterfield= You are my biggest Idol. I am a huge fan of yours. Your an incredible person! The single person who I want to meet the most, in the whole world, is Larry Potterfield! Some day I really hope I get chance to meet him in person. Thank you for all you do Larry! You are simply the best person in the firearm industry, hands down.
@mmonroeapbi
5 жыл бұрын
I could watch him work all day. I have a ton to learn from Larry
@stackbarrelmike
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Larry for giving your hard earned knowledge back to the fraternity!!
@edbrosch5473
10 жыл бұрын
Larry Potterfield is a true artist.
@gersondelgado5084
5 жыл бұрын
I am always pleased to see a masterwork on something so beautiful, my respect and recognition.
@1959Berre
6 жыл бұрын
Always a joy to watch a fine craftsman working in his field of expertise.
@power12wagon
7 жыл бұрын
Larry Potterfield the best gunsmith very good video as always
@dakotahills2.095
4 жыл бұрын
When I went to trade school & took machine shop The 1st project was to make a "T" slot tool & only shaping it with files. Very important learning how to use files properly as you can see.
@sandymilne224
4 жыл бұрын
All that you do... I should be doing. I’m of the same ‘ilk’ as you. It’s so ‘soothing’ and peaceful to watch you massage these aged firearms back to health. Thanks so much. It feeds my sole, but a little less than me doing a repair myself.
@Anonymous-it5jw
5 жыл бұрын
There’s a lot to be learned about gunsmithing, craftsmanship, and what can be done with training and experience in this video. Thanks, Larry, for setting the Gold Standard in gun repair.
@stephenhowlett6345
5 жыл бұрын
That was a joy to watch. I’d love to restore old shotguns. They all seem to have their own personality and the skill of the old gun makers was pure genius, no computers just brains and long learned skill.
@therideneverends1697
4 жыл бұрын
which also makes them a bit of a trick to work on. you cant just buy and drop in parts. even if you can find replacement parts they have to be hand fit
@sonnygunz9207
5 жыл бұрын
You’re the finest gun smith I’ve ever seen. I very much admire your excellent work.
@robertyearian227
3 жыл бұрын
Ron you are one in a million on gun repairs you do fabulous work always a joy to see a man enjoying what he loves thanks keep em coming
@mtslyh
10 жыл бұрын
Fantastic stuff. It is because of these videos that I shop at Midway USA. I feel like I have to give a little something back for all of the great, free information Larry provides. Larry has given me the courage to try some of the (simpler) things he has shown on his channel. Keep 'em coming Larry!
@Prairie7777
10 жыл бұрын
Here, here!!! I totally agree with you sir. Being an amateur gunsmith myself, he has encouraged me as well, to tackle problems that arise and the confidence that is attained from successful attempts is very encouraging.
@jackmeyers7805
2 жыл бұрын
Ladies and Gentlemen, you are watching a Master at work.
@aryanson
3 жыл бұрын
In have one of these handed down through 3 generations it has damascus barrels, but I had it checked and found it to be safe with smokeless loads, and I still use it for small game, this video allowed me to fix the malfunctioning ejector
@negativejam2188
6 жыл бұрын
Just because it’s in bad shape doesn’t mean it was neglected, I’d like to believe this shotgun served someone very very well, for a long time.
@mouija1450
5 жыл бұрын
This is some skilled labor. Excellent job, sir.
@abnerhagelsieb
10 жыл бұрын
You are an ARTIST, congratulations, very few people like you keep giving a meaning to :made in USA !
@mikecarroll3132
6 жыл бұрын
That shotgun is just a little older than the Remington 1900 I got from my Dad. Remington says it was made in 1905 by the serial numbers. Mine has a wider fore end and that is all I can see different. I used it when I was a teenager, but just have it hanging on the wall now. Thanks for producing this video!
@Theskyandkalvanshow
4 жыл бұрын
Larry's work is outstanding he is of becomes one of the parts he is working on a zen gun master. I wish he was here working on spotered mode1927 action 98 mouser 30.06. With a 1968 barrel the stock has twin tear drop pistol checkering a C g hanele shul stock.. that needs some work which I am doing . So I am here watching and learning its almost like ojt with Larry he is informative and shows attention to the fine points Thank you Larry and Midway Usa ..
@Theskyandkalvanshow
4 жыл бұрын
Is a zen gun master
@CH1CK3NNU66375
6 жыл бұрын
Those damascus barrels are gorgeous!
@chrissmith8967
4 жыл бұрын
You have a nice and calming voice Like a story teller/ narrator from an old movie Your awesome
@nicholaspietrzak9992
5 жыл бұрын
“It’s a simple repair” *completely fabricates new parts*. Wish I had a workshop like that!
@berserkasaurusrex4233
5 жыл бұрын
A blowtorch, ballpeen hammer, hacksaw, files, and a vice. That's all you need to fabricate this simple springs. Even that salt-heater thing isn't necessary, the torch will temp metal fine if you watch for the color change.
@JohnChoidotOrg
4 жыл бұрын
Larry Potterfield is a beast.
@NoMoneyHubby
4 жыл бұрын
y not just replace it... YOURE MIDWAY U.S.A. FOR CRYING OUT LOUD... I KNOW Y"ALL GOT ONE LAYING AROUND...
@thedoc6413
4 жыл бұрын
War Crime Stick Watching Henti Considering the fact that he specifically mentioned that an example part was *from another Remington,* this is no secret.
@jordanlittle5391
4 жыл бұрын
maybe 200 in tools and supplies on the high end a 30 dollar propane plumbers torch replaces the only expensive tool he used and we all own hammers
@alexandervanhoek8245
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir for your professional gunsmithing repair instructional. I was able to tighten up the barrels to the breach face of my father's old Husky Mod 20 double barrel. The process was very similar. Thanks to you that 104 year old shotgun is no longer just a wallhanger, it shoots great and is tight as a drum. Thank you kindly.
@Im-pierre
5 жыл бұрын
Nederlander?
@gregorymick3529
6 жыл бұрын
Mr. Potterfield. Truly amazing work.
@philipgregorysougles1744
9 жыл бұрын
You're incredible!! That's real craftsmanship!
@Thitavares
8 жыл бұрын
Larry, sir. You are THE gunsmith. I would love to work in cases like this, but my country sucks at gun law. Keep posting. Thanks.
@MarineAqua45
8 жыл бұрын
I'm sure your country permits ordinary shotguns like this, as does nearly every country on earth? Unless it's Japan or China?
@Thitavares
8 жыл бұрын
Not double barreled... But the normal 12 gauge, yes, we can have it.. after a SO LONG paperwork that discourages almost anyone... and the price... about 2,500 USD for a shotty. Awful.
@MarineAqua45
8 жыл бұрын
+Thi Tavares I see & are you Japanese or Chinese or from South-East Asia?
@Thitavares
8 жыл бұрын
No, Brazil. The gun laws here are awful. And the crooks can use assault rifles, and us, can't go over a 380 pistol.
@amerfable
6 жыл бұрын
I'm following your videos from Syria, great man, great job !!
@constantinosschinas4503
6 жыл бұрын
excellent video in all aspects, engaging even for someone who does not like guns. love the abrupt, to the point ending.
@lizardparadise2978
5 жыл бұрын
I’ve wanted to get I to gun smithing and it’s harder to find videos on it than some people would think, this is the channel I’ve been waiting for!
@jpalmi
5 жыл бұрын
man, I really enjoy watching these videos.. so much more than just buying a replacement part and installing it.. Instead, so much metal work to put your own skill and ability into the repair. :) very cool.
@mikesharp4033
5 жыл бұрын
Pure genius in Craftsmanship. A joy to study.
@Polaris88Reid
5 жыл бұрын
After all that work I was hoping to see her run two rounds. And I will say probably one of the most stunning shotgun ever made.
@ottercorporation
10 жыл бұрын
You've given me some insight and motivation into starting on my N.R. Davis Double Barrel. Thanks Larry.
@kostasvakis1485
4 жыл бұрын
Magician! You are a magician! And you make it look so easy. You are my idol!
@manni5072
4 жыл бұрын
impressive craftsmanship going on here! Looking good!
@SCHNEKM483BK
5 жыл бұрын
A MASTER at "work". Just a JOY to see. How can anyone live(and earn) enough to become a "MASTER"?
@BeardedBaldGuy87
5 жыл бұрын
Owning midway usa helps. Love watching Larry do his craft
@terrycarter4459
4 жыл бұрын
Great to watch a skilled gunsmith.
@jpthomason
5 жыл бұрын
Whenever I watch Midways's CEO I just feel good about everything. Even my own bad life choices...He just soothes them away.
@kulli22yearsagoedited36
4 жыл бұрын
10:25 i like how his stomach starts moving before his hands
@stackscustominc1
9 жыл бұрын
Larry you are an amazing gunsmith! it's very sad to see that there are less and less true gunsmiths like yourself every day. please continue to share your incredible wisdom with us
@kingofthecrows8802
3 жыл бұрын
This man's a force of nature, watch out!
@dakotahuff2081
4 жыл бұрын
Great work. The machined components, bluing compounds, and everything else ive gotten from midway has worked great.
@stephenwilliams5201
5 жыл бұрын
Used to be a company level armor. 50 cal used gauges ,and got a lot of work. Fun to see them working a range. Noble work om looking good. 73 kv4li
@spurii4334
5 жыл бұрын
Love this guys voice and videos! He would make an awesome school teacher! Great job 🙂
@michaelanderson1859
5 жыл бұрын
He could narrarate Disney videos for.sure.
@coachsaltgrade8025
7 жыл бұрын
You are simply the best fixed the forearm on my old Fulton double after watching this video. Thanks for valuable lnfo & demo .
@henrygonzalez1201
4 жыл бұрын
True chraftmenship, thank you for teaching us, and sharing.
@jacobalexander970
4 жыл бұрын
This man needs his own tv show! That would be awesome
@slvice14
2 жыл бұрын
True craftsmanship right there!
@kevincriswell9020
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, just wow. It's almost a religious experience watching a master craftsman at work.
@GiuseppeSimonetti
5 жыл бұрын
I love midway USA hahaha. They show you how to do a lot of stuff and carry a lot of good stuff on their website
@bradchirdaris2190
4 жыл бұрын
You sir are the best gunsmith in the world
@tmcorey1
10 ай бұрын
This man is an artist.
@InGodWe-Trust
3 жыл бұрын
Very glad there are gunsmiths!
@treeplanter-bv4gw
4 жыл бұрын
Upsetting is when you hit the metal back in on itself to make it thicker, what he was describing when he forged out the latch is spreading.
@bigDbigDbigD
7 жыл бұрын
I love watching you work.
@lprophit
5 жыл бұрын
i dont know anythign about gunsmithing but your work is impressive
@thecasualcitizen492
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent craftsmanship, Thanks for the video.
@ThyDarkGAMER
10 жыл бұрын
you are the man doing it old school
@FunkBastid
5 жыл бұрын
Something about this just makes me smile
@Terminxman
10 жыл бұрын
I wish I could somehow break into this job and just learn as I go. If I could go on as an apprentice with a somewhat decent paycheck and just learn gunsmithing all day I would.
@declankell597
5 жыл бұрын
I have a 1940's Webley M IV with a broken barrel catch spring and watching this video gave me a solution as to how to make the new one since I cant find the part. I will have to drill a hole in the spring to add a small pin that protrudes from the spring. I would like to avoid using a welder but would like to blue the entire piece
@Obankenobi
4 жыл бұрын
Legend! Through a few decades, you've been the driving force for me to give money to the NRA. Thank you
@dztripp2491
4 жыл бұрын
This video was so satisfying to watch.
@budmoore8144
10 жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO WHAT A CRAFTSMAN
@darkz1796
4 жыл бұрын
I have a double barrel shotgun and this is cool to watch
@986C
3 жыл бұрын
This man is my hero.
@felixlaw
4 жыл бұрын
for people who complain why labor work is expensive..this is the good example how many work it takes to fix something correctly
@gizmocarr3093
Жыл бұрын
Getting someone to repair this shotgun might be tough to find. Your method is one possible to do with the least amount of special tools. That makes possible to do it yourself and save an old shotgun from being a wall hanger. What are the safest shot shells you recommend to use in Damascus barrel shotguns? I have an idea of what I might use but I would like to hear your thoughts.
@Thoroughly_Wet
4 жыл бұрын
That shim stock is an amazing idea!
@herbwag6456
5 жыл бұрын
I have an 1894 hammerless Remington double with a push-button forend release, otherwise very similar features and condition. Paid $15 for when I was a kid.
@jesusoftheapes
5 жыл бұрын
Larry Potterfield is an alien .... and he knows it !
@jeffreymeeks4051
4 жыл бұрын
I would love to obtain and use knowledge like this. The shooting range I go to just moved their gunsmithing station to a new location so I suppose it's worth going over and maybe speaking to someone.
@sthengr
9 жыл бұрын
Great video Larry! I just inherited a 1915 Riverside Arms double barrel that looks very similar to the one in your video. Fortunately all parts are still working but I would like to have enough courage to disassemble the trigger group for cleaning but need to learn a little more first. Thanks again!
@SAArch82
5 жыл бұрын
4:17 The only human being on earth that has has three hands! Larry P can do anything!
@JohnnyBallou
8 жыл бұрын
I greatly appreciate these videos! Having restored or repaired 6 old guns, my current project is a 12 GA 1873 Bonehill double with broken stock wrist. Since parts are unavailable world wide, I made one spring with inspiration from your videos. I hope to repair the stock as you showed, but using epoxy that now leads to serious "inletting" with my dremel! Thanks again,& GOD BLESS YOU!
@john34261
6 жыл бұрын
i see if you take care of a shotgun or any weapon the weapon will take care of you i find it interresting to see different ways to clean different pistols just for fun
@Liammillard_94
5 жыл бұрын
That was a pleasure to watch, thank you
@fflife6730
Жыл бұрын
Step 1: Buy 5 million dollars worth of gunsmithing equipment… But seriously, these videos are outstanding. Thanks!
@dowdawg9165
8 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!!! Please keep them coming this is just fantastic!!!!
@drumhd1
6 жыл бұрын
Amazing skill! A absolute pleasure to watch!
@murrayandru7527
6 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your videos Larry. Thank you for the knowledge you share .
@darrellblanchard2362
6 жыл бұрын
An easy way to temper a spring after hardening is to put a pile of sawdust on a fire brick or steel table pour enough motor oil to saturate the saw dust. Light the pile of sawdust and let it burn away. When it cools you'll have a perfectly tempered spring
@gingerbeardactual1249
5 жыл бұрын
Your channel is very cool. Thank you.
@slomkaadas9603
4 жыл бұрын
Great gun, nice work !
@craveirocletoalbino9585
6 жыл бұрын
o senhor larry Potterfiel e um verdadeiro artista,um profissional na arte,sendo eu um apaixonado por armas,adoro ver o seu saber e o seu profissionalismo,passo horas a ver os seus programas no you toub,nao me canso de o ver,muita saude para voçe.Albino
@Fergesslich
10 жыл бұрын
To watch this has something satisfying.
@SomeGuyInSandy
10 жыл бұрын
Lee casting pot for bluing salts, nice! Great idea.
@herbwag6456
5 жыл бұрын
I've got a similar Remington Damascus double barrel in about the same condition except that mine has a push button fore end. Bought it when I was 15 back in the 1960s for $15. Guy had another one in perfect condition with nice wood and light engraving but wanted $35 for it. Out of my price range, too bad because it was a beauty!
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