Devongunsmith Diaries #18 pair of Purdeys with Broken Gunstocks

Devongunsmith Diaries #18 pair of Purdeys with Broken Gunstocks
To restock or repair? that is the question...
The Devongunsmith Diaries concept was conceived by me during lock down, and the premise was to be able to perform work without a fully set up gunsmiths workshop, but rather, using just the Cottage Kitchen Table, a few hand tools, some cordless tools, a table vice, and other small DIY tools.
While the channel is not specifically intended to be a how to guide, it is mainly for entertainment.
While in the UK gunsmithing must be performed by the Licenced Gun Trade, CZcams is without borders, and if the channel is useful to someone as either entertainment, or indeed helps you to decide if a repair might be possible, then I have been a help to you.
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[@andywozza2079]

Wow, another brilliant video and excellent skills sir, great workmanship and knowing that they are still good for shooting not to put in a cabinet is great 👍

[@devongunsmith4698]

Thanks 👍

[@specdel]

This is great info for an aspiring home would be gunsmith. You have retained the originality of a pair of Purdeys into the bargain. I would imagine that as long as they are not subjected to 34 gramme thumpy cartridges on 200 bird days they will outlast their current owner, who I imagine will be delighted with the repairs. Well done and many thanks for the video.

[@devongunsmith4698]

Thanks for your encouraging words..
I’m strongly in favour of conservation of old guns whenever possible. 👍

[@stanleyward4485]

As always very informative. Well explained and concise. Very revealing of the trade secrets.

[@devongunsmith4698]

Please let me know what content you’d like to see, and if the jobs come in, I’ll feature them 👍

[@tomas19cronin]

@@devongunsmith4698would love to see a service on a browning 525 action or more stock work like refinishing

[@perrypappous7617]

Dear Sir, I believe that the shotguns, as repaired, will provide years of sound service, with the added benefit that the original wood stock will adorn the gun. This adds to the sentimental value of these fine firearms. I had my father’s old side by side restored and insisted on keeping the original wood, which I remembered from a very young age. I enjoyed watching the video. Perry Pappous, Southern California, USA.

[@devongunsmith4698]

Thank you 👍

[@nigelbarker8726]

Nice work

[@devongunsmith4698]

Thanks

[@dc6869]

Another cracking video (no pun intended).your videos just keep getting better.thanks for making them, already looking forward to the next one.👍

[@tomhman6441]

Great video with some good advice at the end.

[@richardc6932]

An excellent video of two beautiful side locks that very few will ever have a chance to own let alone handle and shoot. In my years of shooting and collecting shotguns, I had to be content with 12 and 20 bore Belgium Brownings, and now a 16 gauge Webley and Scott. Excellent guns for my upland bird hunting but nowhere as the cherished Purdys you have there. It’s enjoyable to watch an accomplished craftsman / gunsmith as yourself. 👍🇨🇦👨‍🦳

[@aleccrombie7923]

Most interesting part was the dowling. The worst part was sitting on the edge of my seat while you were drilling in case you broke through. Great video. Thank you.

[@devongunsmith4698]

Thanks Alec. 👍on lesser guns, I have just drilled straight out. The walnut dowels polish up to “almost “ invisible.
But not almost completely invisible as they do by not breaking out..

[@allwaysfarm3087]

Great to watch you work - always interesting and informative - you have a wealth of experience to share - thanks for these videos…!

[@devongunsmith4698]

Thanks👍