DiResta Winchester 1873 - A VERY RARE RESTORATION

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  • čas přidán 8. 01. 2020
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    This is a Winchester Model 1873, 22 short caliber. made in 1880s and left in a leaky barn for past 50 years. I got this rifle at a garage sale for $25. I did research and realized I found a very very rare gun. It was not kept in good shape .. the guy I got it from a guy that didn't know too much about it or why it was kept in such bad conditions. According to the s.n. it was made in 1880's!!! it is about 140 years old! The one missing part was the ejector spring. I got it on eBay for $100.
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    To the trolls that want to stomp on this restoration remember this:
    it was a useless rusty pile of nothing. Now it works.
    I shot it on instagram to avoid problems here.
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    Thank you!
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  • @jimmydiresta
    @jimmydiresta  Před 2 lety +58

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  • @grayeaglej
    @grayeaglej Před 4 lety +1362

    Ive been a gunsmith for a little over ten years. I saw absolutely nothing wrong in this video. Im glad Jimmy didn't erase all the History from this beautiful rifle.

    • @stevenstewart3414
      @stevenstewart3414 Před 4 lety +24

      Exactly! I couldn't agree more!

    • @themanthelegend7048
      @themanthelegend7048 Před 4 lety +63

      He didn't oil anything.

    • @shrory
      @shrory Před 4 lety +30

      I was thinking the same? He restored it, not renewed it

    • @grayeaglej
      @grayeaglej Před 4 lety +57

      @@themanthelegend7048 He was hosing it down with WD40. Not the best choice but it does work. And there was obviously alot of stuff done offscreen to appease CZcams, like the test firing. :/

    • @grayeaglej
      @grayeaglej Před 4 lety +35

      @@shrory Yes I agree. And personally I much prefer this well worn but functional look. Almost post apocalyptic even. It tells a story on its own something that looks new just cant without outside knowledge.

  • @jimmydiresta
    @jimmydiresta  Před 4 lety +5754

    The gun fires. I’ll post to Instagram soon. With The new CZcams regulations I don’t want Risk a demonize vid by showing the firing of this rehabilitation. Thank you. Further more. I didn’t blue it because the pitting was so deep all the engraving is nearly gone. I didn’t take it completely apart because several of the screws didn’t come out. When I realize it would work either way I opted to put it back back together rather then risking breaking a connection or a screw. For all you pro gun guys crying this was s**t ..remember we all started somewhere as an amateur and became a pro. Consider this the start of my gun smith education. 🤟🏼

    • @scotttovey
      @scotttovey Před 4 lety +388

      That's too bad.
      The marxist American haters have defeated CZcams.

    • @dmarquis93
      @dmarquis93 Před 4 lety +176

      You did an amazing restoration. Glad to see the rust was mostly superficial. Gave it a lot of character. I bet if that gun could talk it would be yelling at its previous owner.

    • @emmengel
      @emmengel Před 4 lety +33

      I'll look for you on Instagram, I'm curious to see what caliber it is

    • @mh-oh8kf
      @mh-oh8kf Před 4 lety +17

      Very cool Jimmy

    • @jmert_5859
      @jmert_5859 Před 4 lety +52

      @@emmengel @ 12:47 .22 short on the bottom of the ejector.

  • @garydavis1845
    @garydavis1845 Před rokem +36

    A great restoration that didn't make it look like new.Truly professional work. Well done.

  • @scottcates
    @scottcates Před rokem +33

    Wow, that resin work was far and away better than I believed it could be. The color matching was just unreal.

    • @edwhatshisname3562
      @edwhatshisname3562 Před 10 měsíci

      It's a good thing the break was along the wood grain. It helps to hide the seam.

    • @NoIwont
      @NoIwont Před 5 měsíci

      I would have expoxied 3 matching walnut dowels in required lengths, evenly spaced and drilled in from the bottom of the stock to really strengthen the original walnut stock.
      Great work on the gun.

  • @leesherman100
    @leesherman100 Před 4 lety +60

    Brought back from the dead in a most positive way without harming it's overall history in it's own lifetime.

  • @MONKMIKE
    @MONKMIKE Před 4 lety +193

    Just to think.. The man over a hundred year's ago assembled this fine rifle. And now a man restoring it back to life. Amazing !! You Sir did a very Fine job on resurrecting this ol' Relic from the past. 👍👍💙

    • @frobeniusfg
      @frobeniusfg Před 4 lety +2

      Lol, what's so exceptional about that so I should be amazed? Museums restore thousands pieces of art or history that are hundrerds if not thousands of years. Also there are tens of youtubers who do the same

    • @LyamBenacon
      @LyamBenacon Před 4 lety +1

      @@frobeniusfg 🙄

    • @snoopyslr
      @snoopyslr Před 4 lety +2

      1873 is the model, not the year it was produced. You can go to a gun store and buy a brand new Winchester 1873 right now. This is definitely an older one with the octagnal barrel, but it's not as old as you think it is.

  • @inkypink100
    @inkypink100 Před 2 lety +108

    I love how you kept the original antiquity while making it functional again. It's sad to see something this old restored to a shiny, newer version. Superior interpretation of what needed done!

  • @Saucemeister07
    @Saucemeister07 Před rokem +22

    I love that you didn’t make it look like some recreation of the original rifle. It looks like an old gun, and that’s the best thing about it. Beautiful restoration.

  • @joeymerrell8585
    @joeymerrell8585 Před 4 lety +174

    The condition of that fine piece of american history almost made me cry. I have my grandpa's old 1873. I love that rifle. You did a fine job on that restore. Left it original down to the screws.

  • @siegfriedarmory6271
    @siegfriedarmory6271 Před 4 lety +707

    Anyone complaining about this restoration is a fool. There is a big difference between removing the patina from a gun which has aged under good conditions and is still fully functional, vs removing red rust from a gun which has been so badly neglected it no longer works, and restoring it to working condition. Removing patina damages value, but that is not what is occurring in this video. This is an excellent restoration of a neglected piece.

    • @sammaxgoof8507
      @sammaxgoof8507 Před 4 lety +19

      Siegfried Armory i agree hes just giving that rifle its day in the sun again and its great, hes doing more for history by letting us see all the moving parts and craftsmanship that went into something like a lever action rifle then just having a rusty piece of metal in a case to look at

    • @marcusharris3599
      @marcusharris3599 Před 4 lety +16

      im dissapointed he didnt use top ramen to repair the stock of the gun other then that it looked amazing and u right too.

    • @Ace-ni9ko
      @Ace-ni9ko Před 4 lety +5

      He did an amazing job and more importantly stuck to the original parts.
      Was just thinking, one day some guy (or guys, who would all be long gone) would have been putting this together. A century and a half later this man opens its apart, restores it and once again puts it back together.

    • @DEATHxD3ALER
      @DEATHxD3ALER Před 4 lety +7

      No shit that's not patina that's just rust the patina is long gone from that rifle and it was an amazing restoration........

    • @yi01471
      @yi01471 Před 4 lety +2

      진짜 대단해요!!

  • @filkollinz
    @filkollinz Před 2 lety +197

    Great to see this sympathetic restoration. Restorers often go too far and in so doing lose the patina and character that time brings to an object. Excellent work. Thank you for posting.

    • @JGunit
      @JGunit Před 2 lety +1

      Agreed

    • @craigthemonke794
      @craigthemonke794 Před 2 lety +1

      I’m glad he didn’t gold plate it or put his initials jot anything just leaving the gun alone after proper restoration

    • @mariocostella2284
      @mariocostella2284 Před 2 lety

      Esatto 👍

    • @lukasmikula7688
      @lukasmikula7688 Před 2 lety +2

      Yeah... I mean... he could have at least clean it properly and maybe oli the mechanism... but what do I know right? Perhaps dirty trigger works best...

    • @projectorpc8832
      @projectorpc8832 Před 2 lety +1

      @@lukasmikula7688 I'm sure he threw some oil in the action, or at least wd40.

  • @journeymancellist9247
    @journeymancellist9247 Před 2 lety +53

    I especially like the play-by-play from the chipmunks…

  • @d3dshot610
    @d3dshot610 Před 3 lety +2064

    You lucky Finding Arthur Morgan's Legendary Repeater

  • @jonpalange3292
    @jonpalange3292 Před 4 lety +74

    Starting your gun smith education on an antique winchester is like learning to drive in a rolls royce, lol. Dude, I can't believe you got that thing working again. Freaking awesome.

    • @mzmadmike
      @mzmadmike Před 4 lety +4

      There was nothing wrong with it other than a single spring, mechanically. The cleaning took care of that.
      What he did to the rest of it is butchery. It could be a several thousand dollar gun. As it is, it's worth about $100. Or what he paid, and the labor was a loss.

  • @TheHardnasty
    @TheHardnasty Před rokem +10

    First video I’ve seen where you left the gun looking like an old gun and not overdoing it or bringing it back to brand new looking. Very well done.

  • @Beyondtheblackwall
    @Beyondtheblackwall Před 2 lety +9

    Imagine how much skill and craftsmanship it took in 1873 to build such a fine piece of hardware

  • @dkupke
    @dkupke Před 4 lety +402

    I’m particularly impressed he stuck with the original stocks.

    • @notapuma
      @notapuma Před 4 lety +16

      Agreed, I thought he was gonna go cut himself some wood or something. But I like the effort of trying to stay with original!

    • @N7Lambo
      @N7Lambo Před 4 lety +4

      I, too, was wondering about that... I kind of figured he would fix up the old stock, but a part of me thought he might just craft one. Regardless, he did a great job.

    • @rodrigodesouza4297
      @rodrigodesouza4297 Před 4 lety +1

      Podia me responder em português a quele pó que você usou na coronha

    • @lolatmyage
      @lolatmyage Před 4 lety +1

      I'm disappointed he didn't put a folding stock..

    • @dkupke
      @dkupke Před 4 lety +6

      I understand wanting to maintain the integrity of the piece. But there’s no way around that massive crack, it’s going to end up opening again.

  • @chris.3711
    @chris.3711 Před 4 lety +154

    Bud, you just convinced me to never look past another rusty rifle ever again.

    • @tyler1988
      @tyler1988 Před 4 lety +15

      If you don't know how to properly restore firearms, it's best for your safety not to. This one seems to have been properly stored(for the time) way back because you can see the paper still stuck to parts of it at the beginning. They used to store old guns in a tar/oil like substance then wrapped in paper and bound to prevent extreme rust and foreign objects being lodged in the firing mechanism/barrel. Over time the barriers broke down and it did eventually see some rust and wood degradation, but not near what an improperly stored gun would. A gun that old with no protection from the elements would likely be beyond repair without many man hours from a trained professional.

    • @ollilehtonen6764
      @ollilehtonen6764 Před 4 lety +4

      @@tyler1988 You mean cosmolene? Guns are still stored in that stuff.

    • @johnnyluvstacos
      @johnnyluvstacos Před 3 lety +1

      Rust on the outside usually means rust on the inside. If you're into guns at all I don't need to tell you why a corroded inner barrel is bad news

  • @TheMongo1357
    @TheMongo1357 Před 2 lety +9

    Good Sir, I've been watching your videos for a few years now and I gotta say, this my favorite! Just something about breathing renewed life into a vintage firearm!! I appreciate how you left it original as well! I am refurbishing an older model Ruger Mini 14 now myself! Second day of vinegar bath and rust is peeling off of it! I can't wait to put it back into service!!

  • @ericnorman2176
    @ericnorman2176 Před rokem +3

    Beautiful work. You took a craftsman's work older than you are, treated it with respect and TLC, and brought it to a proper condition to last even longer than you will. It's a beautiful thing to make things that outlast us, and to preserve the works of the past for future generations.

  • @jimgoodwin6440
    @jimgoodwin6440 Před 4 lety +30

    I love it! I just recently disassembled an old Sears single shot break action 12-gauge that I inherited 25 years ago. I sent off the metal parts to get reblued., which is going to cost more than the thing is worth. But it was my grandfather's so it's worth it to me.

  • @JaceB345
    @JaceB345 Před 3 lety +709

    When you never cleaned your gun in red dead

  • @dahveed284
    @dahveed284 Před 2 lety +37

    Wow, a beautiful restoration. Thank for for preserving this rare gun. I loved how you used the old stock instead of making a new one.

  • @medicbabe2ID
    @medicbabe2ID Před 2 lety +5

    Absolutely beautiful. Gorgeous work! Thank you for bringing this old timer back to life.

  • @aucourant9998
    @aucourant9998 Před 4 lety +699

    I really like the fact that this wasn't over-restored.

  • @iamcarbonandotherbits.8039
    @iamcarbonandotherbits.8039 Před 4 lety +68

    I'm in my late 60s now, but when I was growing up all my dad ever talked about was owning a Winchester 73. He never did get to own one,. but it was never through lack of trying.

    • @TexasHellcat1836
      @TexasHellcat1836 Před 3 lety +1

      It's unfortunate that he never got to own one, they really are fantastic rifles. If you ever decide to get one, they're still in production. Uberti makes a nice reproduction of it, but better yet, they're still in production under Winchester itself. I bought a brand new Winchester Model 1873 back in February as a 2 month late 19th birthday present to myself. It, along with my Henry Repeating Arms Golden Boy Silver, is my favorite rifle that I own.

    • @pulsarenfusion8595
      @pulsarenfusion8595 Před 3 lety +1

      @@TexasHellcat1836 Yes the 1873 are again made under the Winchester brand, but Miroku makes them in Japan. The quality is also excellent. I have one in 44-40 the original caliber.

    • @TexasHellcat1836
      @TexasHellcat1836 Před 3 lety

      @@pulsarenfusion8595 I did forget to mention that part. Mine's in .45 Colt. I absolutely love it.

    • @pulsarenfusion8595
      @pulsarenfusion8595 Před 3 lety

      @@TexasHellcat1836 I understand you, it is also a caliber that made history.

    • @TexasHellcat1836
      @TexasHellcat1836 Před 3 lety

      @@pulsarenfusion8595 I would've bought the 44-40 version, but where I live, .45 Colt is cheaper and is more commonly available.

  • @derekstocker6661
    @derekstocker6661 Před 2 lety +22

    Thanks so much for this, loved every minute and just goes to show what patience and skill can do, also loved the speeded up tapping and dialogue, made a light moment in a serious restoration. So well done, love this!

  • @Zalzaroth
    @Zalzaroth Před 22 hodinami

    Honestly you didn’t do a bad job at all with this rifle.
    I’m at the end of the process of restoring the same rifle model made in 1889.
    With how deep that pitting was I don’t blame you for keeping it polished, I did the same, although I cold blued the barrel (about 20 coats).

  • @vonBelfry
    @vonBelfry Před 4 lety +120

    I like the "scar" the resin left in the stock. Actually gives it character.

    • @noahstuart4046
      @noahstuart4046 Před 4 lety +2

      Yeah it gives it that authentic look so it doesnt just look like another perfect clone gun

    • @bouncebynum
      @bouncebynum Před 4 lety +7

      Yeah...my first reaction was "Why not just make a new stock?" But this is better.

    • @unlink1649
      @unlink1649 Před 4 lety +2

      Nobody expects a rifle to survive 140 years without a few scars.

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      @ioux692 Před 4 lety

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  • @matthall7144
    @matthall7144 Před 4 lety +626

    You forgot to spray paint “DIRESTA” on the stock 😀

    • @trackman9261
      @trackman9261 Před 4 lety +20

      Come now, we both know it would be an inlay.

    • @nathantate4096
      @nathantate4096 Před 4 lety

      Matt Hall he cant

    • @inferno7181
      @inferno7181 Před 4 lety +21

      CEASE
      This gun is beautiful. Don't bubba it up.

    • @philiplongee1149
      @philiplongee1149 Před 4 lety +9

      Naw. Go like the West. Branding it in like Bonanza.

    • @stewartj3407
      @stewartj3407 Před 4 lety +4

      He does overboard with the whole name thing. We get it dude you like your last name.

  • @masterofsparkshwy6974
    @masterofsparkshwy6974 Před 2 lety +2

    Really didn't expect the stock to make it. It looked great. I love lever actions, ever since my dad got me one when i was a kid.

  • @ryanmacarthur1299
    @ryanmacarthur1299 Před 2 lety +5

    Awesome job. It is great when you can see a piece of history being restored from a piece of waste to be a display worthy piece.

  • @jardo531
    @jardo531 Před 4 lety +418

    Am I the only person who thought he was going to have to throw that stock in the trash? Amazing restoration. You're truly a master!

    • @kovamaps9379
      @kovamaps9379 Před 4 lety +6

      I was hoping for new one, but that one came up rly good

    • @machinist7230
      @machinist7230 Před 4 lety +2

      He may have to replace the butstock - ive seen that kind of cracking before, and the epoxy eventualy fails because recoil make the two parts want to shear against each other. Luckily, theres several places that offer reproduction wood.

    • @hp7093
      @hp7093 Před 4 lety +34

      @@machinist7230 not much recoil on a .22

    • @jacknicholson5794
      @jacknicholson5794 Před 4 lety +17

      @@hp7093 A .22 short at that. I think a raindrop landing on my shoulder is more of a shock.

    • @machinist7230
      @machinist7230 Před 4 lety +1

      @@hp7093 is that what its chambered in? They came in multiple calibers, including 44-40. Rimfire will probably not have the problem, unless he drops it (which causes that kind of splitting most of the time in the first place). I have seen similar damage done on marlin 336s and Win 94s fixed the same way, and more often than not, it splits again a few years down the road.

  • @jonadams4062
    @jonadams4062 Před 4 lety +25

    The restoration of that tube magazine to working order was a feat of magic all by itself. My hat is off to you, sir.

    • @ksowles9493
      @ksowles9493 Před 2 lety

      I thought for SURE there's no way he's able to salvage that piece. Happy to see I was wrong.

  • @johnjoseph1063
    @johnjoseph1063 Před 2 lety +7

    Beautifully done - awesome that history is being preserved!

  • @lobo241us
    @lobo241us Před rokem

    OMG, if 99% of the restoration channels on CZcams soaked their rusty projects in Evaporust it would make their projects so much easier. Thank you for doing the right thing.

  • @dan-o9746
    @dan-o9746 Před 4 lety +74

    Great that you saved that rare rifle. You did very well leaving the original finish. Most antique firearms will lose value if you refinish them even if it makes them look better. Sometimes a "rustoration" is the best way to go. Excellent video. Thanks!

    • @hilham89
      @hilham89 Před 3 lety

      Couldn't agree more. Some people would rather see them restored them rusted. In my opinion I would. Yeah there is history but even when it's restored the history of the gun is still there.

    • @sigma_04
      @sigma_04 Před 3 lety +2

      I understand your point of view. Somehow I expected some parts being exchanged, or at least ground and polished to a mirror. But that "pure" restauration with all the original parts and pieces and surfaces gives a completely other aura to that rifle. Not a shiny shimmery one, but an originally antique one. I appreciate that.

    • @ryanj610
      @ryanj610 Před 3 lety

      ..... there was no original finish left, just rust

    • @user-up4fm1yb3p
      @user-up4fm1yb3p Před 3 lety

      @@hilham89 นตต

    • @hilham89
      @hilham89 Před 3 lety

      @@user-up4fm1yb3p English

  • @squidykiddy10
    @squidykiddy10 Před 4 lety +19

    This is the type of restoration I like. Some people would’ve trashed the stick and create a new one that looks nothing like the original. You kept it original and vintage, and that’s super respectable

  • @wac8516
    @wac8516 Před 2 lety +2

    been a collector of old guns and you did this right with what you had to make it useable again. backing off instead of breaking screws and such is smart way to do things being it's that old and the shape it was in. for $25 and work you put into it she's a great find.

  • @blackbird5634
    @blackbird5634 Před 2 lety +4

    LOVE IT!Thanks for posting. I enjoy watching these restoration projects. really fine work!

  • @sethbaker5289
    @sethbaker5289 Před 3 lety +17

    I have a 1873 in 32-20, still in great condition, its been in my family since it was purchased, its the prize of my collection. Love seeing this one get restored to its former glory.

  • @Pieman6711
    @Pieman6711 Před 4 lety +23

    Love how there's still a bit of rust on the surface, gives it character (that isn't completely encrusted in rust)

  • @airforcevet426
    @airforcevet426 Před 2 lety +1

    You absolutely did this rifle the honor it deserves by leaving the 149 years of life in tack for the rest of us to enjoy.

  • @willymccoy3427
    @willymccoy3427 Před 2 lety +3

    Excellent job of bringing it back. One of my favorite Winchesters.

  • @ericv00
    @ericv00 Před 3 lety +375

    I hope someone cares enough to restore me this well when I'm 140 years old.

    • @airdima
      @airdima Před 3 lety +19

      oiled up and rubbed in all the right places. i just hope its not a dude who does it. regardless of how skilled he is

    • @christianrude1030
      @christianrude1030 Před 3 lety +6

      John Smith r/woosh

    • @adrianrichardson3242
      @adrianrichardson3242 Před 3 lety +1

      Let's be honest none of us in this comment section is making it that far

    • @alexh.9550
      @alexh.9550 Před 3 lety

      Sure that would be $900,345

    • @dennis7511
      @dennis7511 Před 3 lety +2

      Be proactive and pickle yourself in a good whisky.

  • @matteograssi5898
    @matteograssi5898 Před 4 lety +98

    These kind of videos make me want to find something old and rusty just to restore it

    • @NateOrsini
      @NateOrsini Před 4 lety +2

      I often peruse second hand shops for rusty cast iron pans, skillets and Dutch ovens just to restore them. Cheap and easy fun

    • @matteograssi5898
      @matteograssi5898 Před 4 lety

      @@NateOrsini I restored a pistol some time ago

    • @grahamr6545
      @grahamr6545 Před 4 lety +3

      You can restore my car if you want.. lol.

    • @matteograssi5898
      @matteograssi5898 Před 4 lety +1

      @@grahamr6545 Maybe 😂

    • @chevysilverado3150
      @chevysilverado3150 Před 4 lety

      @@grahamr6545 😂😂😂 There dozens in the junk yards or you neighbors car

  • @wildelapina5955
    @wildelapina5955 Před 2 lety +1

    My Dad would have loved to watch this.
    He was a gun collector and gun repair man...

  • @mjbj7029
    @mjbj7029 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Bravo! I've been watching a lot of this sort of video of late and I feel like you did the best job of bringing one of these old guns back to life. Thanks for not refinishing or over cleaning it.

  • @natebarker6464
    @natebarker6464 Před 4 lety +43

    This makes me want to go to my local gun show, pick up a rusty piece, and try my own restoration.

  • @agrarianelectrictractorco.400

    Great idea for the evaporust “tank”

    • @JerryGiesler09
      @JerryGiesler09 Před 4 lety

      Diresta, did you get the Evapo-Rust idea from Hand Tool Rescue?

  • @gumecindogarcia1070
    @gumecindogarcia1070 Před 2 lety +5

    It's like watching a bricklayer in action; looks simple enough, until you try it yourself. Lots of skills

  • @rayunseitig6367
    @rayunseitig6367 Před 2 lety +7

    Reminds me of the old rolling block single shot 22 i found in a hollow tree in Indiana. It was a small gun kid size. very accurate. but don't use longs or long rifle. It spits back.

  • @tictacbergerac
    @tictacbergerac Před 4 lety +70

    I really appreciate that you used the original wood when reconstructing the rifle. Many of the other videos I've seen of "artifact restorations" are really just complete reconstructions using some parts of the original item. Great job!

  • @dungeonhammy543
    @dungeonhammy543 Před 4 lety +121

    Actual speed and real squirrel's were used as background noise for this video.

    • @briny222
      @briny222 Před 4 lety

      Mark Olvera
      It’s funny because it’s true

    • @shane8037
      @shane8037 Před 4 lety +2

      Thank you for clarifying I thought it was brown-brown and chipmunks.

  • @alpdemircii
    @alpdemircii Před 2 lety

    A channel, who does not replace original wood parts with cheap plastic parts. I appreciate…

  • @alexfresquez4351
    @alexfresquez4351 Před 16 hodinami

    Jimmy, nice restoration. I don't know much about gun or rifles. But looking at this it's a beautiful piece. Nice piece of history. Nice job Jimmy. Fan for life.

  • @danburycollins
    @danburycollins Před 4 lety +9

    I have to confess that I had some inital doubts when the whole rifle was dropped into the Evaporust, wooden parts and all - but I stand corrected. What an amazing restoration - the filling in of the damage to the stock was particularly nice. I love how the aged patina on the rifle was preserved, a really nice job.

  • @yeeto_bandito
    @yeeto_bandito Před 4 lety +85

    Seeing this piece of history come back to life made me quite happy, let’s make this a series!

  • @jessereid8482
    @jessereid8482 Před 2 lety +2

    I have an 1894 model and I must say as a winchester lover, you did an amazing job on this gun

  • @hoodoo2001
    @hoodoo2001 Před rokem +5

    This work follows the medical creedence of "First do no harm". This is more of a stabilization metal cleaning than a restoration which allows for a much more extensive actual restoration if an owner choses to do so in the future... Kudos!

  • @javierguardiola7122
    @javierguardiola7122 Před 3 lety +27

    I remember when the "pawn shop" show guys said: "people always comes here with old weapons restored, the thing is that rusted weapons are the things we're lookin' at" or something like that

    • @TheDarkSide11891
      @TheDarkSide11891 Před 3 lety +6

      Suppose it depends what your intentions are. If you wanna make money, restoration is a big no no. But if you just wanna keep it as an ornament / collectable, then restoration is fine.

    • @DominicNJ73
      @DominicNJ73 Před 3 lety +9

      The pawn shop retards say that so they have an excuse to low ball the seller. Once they get their grimy paws on it they send it for resto and charge 10x what they paid for it.

    • @TheDarkSide11891
      @TheDarkSide11891 Před 3 lety +2

      @@DominicNJ73 No. The patina on antique items isn't only valued by pawn shops, but by collectors. Collectors prefer rust, patina, wear and tear etc (as long as the item is recognisable and in one piece) because it is a sign of age. Many of them won't even buy restored pieces, let alone at a reduced price because they are no longer viewed as authentic. As soon as you restore an antique, it is no longer really an antique. The pawn shop therefore pays less because they know collectors won't pay as much for it. And no average Joe is gonna pay 5 figures for an antique, restored or otherwise, so they have to cater to a specific market.

    • @Vincerama
      @Vincerama Před 3 lety +1

      @@TheDarkSide11891 OK, in this case, I'm sure he could recover his $25 investment in the rusty piece!

  • @wheeldeal1066
    @wheeldeal1066 Před 4 lety +61

    Do you know what Jimmy, what you have done here is bring a piece of history back from the brink! Screw the self taught gunsmiths and trolls!

  • @alphaarmas9674
    @alphaarmas9674 Před 2 lety +21

    Esse é um relíquia. Fiz a limpeza de um desses aí aqui no Brasil. Esse mesmo modelo. Lindo demais 😍👏

  • @anthony2543
    @anthony2543 Před 2 lety +1

    I lost the same rifle in Caracciolo's back yard. Looks like you found it. Thanks Jim. Hope all is well brother. Love the job.

  • @godcazz
    @godcazz Před 3 lety +818

    and we'd like to thank the sponsor of today's show; WD-40

    • @ximemendez4226
      @ximemendez4226 Před 3 lety +2

      No mames no se ingles ya se jwjjbsuu fhyjebbe lo dije bien

    • @jeffleblanc8850
      @jeffleblanc8850 Před 3 lety +3

      nineloc he probably used a acid like stuff acid will take rust off in a few minutes rustoleum has a few good products that will remove surface rust in a bout 15 min I gurantee ther was some type of acid in that bath

    • @Dzdzovnica
      @Dzdzovnica Před 3 lety +3

      @@jeffleblanc8850 CocaCola is great rust remover as it contains good amount of acid ;)

    • @eugeniovincenzo1621
      @eugeniovincenzo1621 Před 3 lety +1

      @@jeffleblanc8850 white Vinegar is what we use in the body shop...just rinse with water when done...

    • @jeffleblanc8850
      @jeffleblanc8850 Před 3 lety

      Eugenio Vincenzo I agree vinegar works well

  • @phillipmitchell2254
    @phillipmitchell2254 Před 3 lety +30

    I'm impressed with how little modifying you did on it. Basically just cleaned it up really well and patched the cracks in the stock and that's it.

  • @genes8929
    @genes8929 Před rokem +3

    Great job on the cleaning and preservation! I have a couple of original 1873’s. One thing to mention, you can damage the firing pins by dry firing these. I would have used a good oil on all the moving parts. Cheers!

  • @chrisoppor2042
    @chrisoppor2042 Před 2 lety +4

    “She’s a beauty Clark”. Nice job

  • @geraldmiller8973
    @geraldmiller8973 Před 3 lety +19

    congratulations on bringing it back to life. you did not say how many hours it took but i can guess it was a lot. i restored a 1947 red ryder bb gun that i found at my wifes childhood home in illinois. talked to a retired guy at the red ryder plant in arkansas and he helped me restore it. it works just fine now. the only part it needed was the shot tube and a lot of elbow grease. it cost about $75.00 to get it back to working condition. some of my friends asked why i restored it when i could buy a new one for less. you know the answer to that question.

    • @chase3035
      @chase3035 Před 3 lety +1

      Because of the experience...its fun, satisfying to no end and you learn from EVERYTHING.

  • @darwinbodero7872
    @darwinbodero7872 Před 3 lety +220

    Saving the wooden parts was real satisfying. When you dunked the whole thing in rust remover I was sure the wood parts were going to be destroyed

    • @l.m.delgado7808
      @l.m.delgado7808 Před 2 lety +1

      It´s non agressive rust remover...

    • @Gravy_Master
      @Gravy_Master Před 2 lety +4

      @@l.m.delgado7808 It’s wood…

    • @matts.8342
      @matts.8342 Před 2 lety +10

      @@Gravy_Master Evaporust is very gentle stuff. It's safe to get it on your hands, and disposal is literally just pouring it down the drain.

    • @user-yd8qh8ny3z
      @user-yd8qh8ny3z Před 2 lety

      Молодец подари

    • @Gravy_Master
      @Gravy_Master Před 2 lety +2

      @@matts.8342 Water is also very gentle, safe to get on your hands, and disposes easily down the drain. You can even drink it. Yet it can destroy wood effortlessly.

  • @marktindale2290
    @marktindale2290 Před 2 lety +2

    What an amazing restoration of an old winchester.
    The history of this old rifle is really something.
    It's a work of engineering brilliance.
    If only it could tell us what it's seen.

    • @rickreeve1246
      @rickreeve1246 Před 2 lety

      it would be neet if they could talk about their past

  • @Uswesi1527
    @Uswesi1527 Před 3 měsíci

    The distinguished mark of this gun is the lever action , which is unique, unprecedented, unparalleled.

  • @JD-tl7ld
    @JD-tl7ld Před 4 lety +8

    The soaking and brushing seared me right to my soul, but the real crime was leaving the old girl in a leaky barn for half a century. In her condition you really didn't have anything to lose with her restoration. Good save.

  • @paake3134
    @paake3134 Před 2 lety +173

    There is just something beautiful in lever-actions and revolvers that you can't get in modern weapons.

  • @marcelomosca82
    @marcelomosca82 Před 2 lety

    I really sorry for not be you a visit in your shop/garage or something else when I was in NY in 2017. Your are the best. Hugs from Brazil.

  • @newyorkslim2001
    @newyorkslim2001 Před 2 měsíci

    I love the bare-handed work with chemicals and sawdust. Old school!

  • @kyzzi.157
    @kyzzi.157 Před 3 lety +42

    Man this guys commitment and determination and patience is INSANE!!!

    • @bashaturk9069
      @bashaturk9069 Před 3 lety +1

      no way

    • @cocaincowboy
      @cocaincowboy Před 3 lety +1

      not really he sprayed 5 cans WD-40 on it, and slammed it with a hammer

    • @generalmits
      @generalmits Před 3 lety +3

      @IMAC calling it brand new is being overly generous, restored yes but gosh nowhere near brand new, he could have done so much more with restoring the metal

  • @ShortFinal
    @ShortFinal Před 4 lety +40

    This brings the meme of "should it move? If yes -> WD40" to a whole new level.
    Awesome work!

  • @Uswesi1527
    @Uswesi1527 Před 3 měsíci

    John Wayne, James Stewart , Kirk Douglas , Clark gable, dean martin Richard widmark …., but a few, made this masterpiece gun famous , forever.

  • @davidmurray1187
    @davidmurray1187 Před 2 lety +1

    Congratulations, what an awesome restoration, superb workmanship!

  • @flatworm00
    @flatworm00 Před 3 lety +28

    for the shape that rifle was in that was an amazing restoration.

  • @KeesKouwenberg
    @KeesKouwenberg Před 3 lety +11

    Love what you did. Real restoration. Like the wood. Repairing it instead of using a new piece of wood. And the metal, so good you didn't over polish it so it looks like it's chrome. This is an old gun, and that's what it supposed to look like. And you did an awesome job. My compliments!

  • @dannyhigginbotham6635
    @dannyhigginbotham6635 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I didn't think it was possible to bring it back. But you sure did. Cool video, you're very talented.

  • @analystanalyst7652
    @analystanalyst7652 Před rokem +1

    Very nice. Also, as others have said: nice to see you keep the history. Well done. Thanks.

  • @Towelie_
    @Towelie_ Před 3 lety +24

    I love the fact that you salvaged the stock, instead of making a new one!!!

    • @builddude1500TVL
      @builddude1500TVL Před 2 lety

      Do you still work for tegridy farms, towelie?

    • @Towelie_
      @Towelie_ Před 2 lety +1

      @@builddude1500TVL Of course. Me and Randy are gearing up to introduce our new special!

  • @agcacustoms2852
    @agcacustoms2852 Před 4 lety +10

    I feel it wasn't really a restoration but a preservation of one of the most badass rifles ever made.

    • @RCHanlin
      @RCHanlin Před 4 lety

      You are correct, it was a preservation... Very nicely done though!

    • @sonn9290
      @sonn9290 Před 4 lety

      Dont forget bois, pump shotgun is BADASS classic like this riffle

    • @aijamuikkunen2278
      @aijamuikkunen2278 Před 4 lety

      This was not preservation.
      He just ruined it.

    • @RCHanlin
      @RCHanlin Před 4 lety +2

      @@aijamuikkunen2278 Our 1st Troll has chimed in..... You obviously have NO clue what you're talking about!

    • @krispyasfk2567
      @krispyasfk2567 Před 4 lety

      @@RCHanlin He's not a troll he's correct. He just ruined any value the gun may have had. Do not do your own restorations of firearms people, take them to an expert!

  • @TheOldaz1
    @TheOldaz1 Před 2 lety

    Nice job, instead of a pile of rusty scrap you now have a nice wall-hanger and/or conversation piece.

  • @JLange642
    @JLange642 Před 2 lety

    WoW! Just WOW!!! Never would believe it if I hadn't watched you restore it!

  • @kilo8881
    @kilo8881 Před 3 lety +46

    I happened to watch this while I was making breakfast. This effort put into items of the past is why I love seeing these vids on youtube. Keep it up man

    • @SmokinGoons
      @SmokinGoons Před 2 lety +1

      Well sir I'm watching this while I'm on the shitter... To be specific my girlfriends shitter🤣😂

  • @ellisc.foleyjr9778
    @ellisc.foleyjr9778 Před 3 lety +23

    He admitted he was not a Gun Pro- and is/was learning. so he brought it back from the dead to a Workable state. where future improvements can continue the restoration to what ever level. so kudos for doing a good job with what you had to work with, and what you acheived. well done.

    • @mouneshdasar3176
      @mouneshdasar3176 Před 3 lety

      Wjwjf

    • @tylerlong1418
      @tylerlong1418 Před 3 lety

      It’s a non-usable gun... I think he did just fine. Brought a piece of history back to life. Shit I would not have even did half the work he did looking at it first glance.

  • @LITTLE1994
    @LITTLE1994 Před 2 lety +1

    Incredible piece of vintage weapon history.

  • @tinkerbear3458
    @tinkerbear3458 Před 2 lety +1

    The fact that it was in as good of shape as it was in just after the rust remover bath really is proof positive of how badass American craftsmanship really is.

  • @SonnyKavanagh
    @SonnyKavanagh Před 4 lety +28

    Incredible Restoration of an iconic piece of American history beautiful Rifle, Restored with Great care and Respect ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🇺🇸

  • @purrosleukos253
    @purrosleukos253 Před 4 lety +7

    What a restoration and a definite tip of the hat to the original craftsman, the fact that spring still functions and the internals is mind blowing!!!!!!

  • @zeekwolfe6251
    @zeekwolfe6251 Před 2 lety

    The best restoration videos have the restorers wearing black gloves, captions explaining what is taking place and a neat, tidy work space.

    • @adeelm9028
      @adeelm9028 Před 2 lety +1

      well Jimmy doesn't do asmr restoration videos and I doubt he'll start lol

    • @mercoid
      @mercoid Před 2 lety

      “The best” in terms of what? Define.
      “I only hire the best people” lol
      Idiot.

    • @zeekwolfe6251
      @zeekwolfe6251 Před 2 lety +1

      @@mercoid I think you are having difficulty in understanding a simple English sentence. Du bist nicht nett zu ein Auslander...auf weidersehen!

  • @russianpatriot7045
    @russianpatriot7045 Před 5 dny

    Congratulations on this restoration work on an American piece of history. Keep up the great work and I will be watching all your upcoming videos from now on. Watching you as a foreigner settled here in sunny Kerala, subcontinent. Cheers my friend! 🤠

  • @raijinmadapaka
    @raijinmadapaka Před 4 lety +92

    I wanna see "My Mechanics" do a take on this rifle.

    • @NotLiftedOG
      @NotLiftedOG Před 4 lety +11

      a n t i h a r o I make new one

    • @imsalman6113
      @imsalman6113 Před 4 lety +1

      Ayy we got the same profile pic. Arkham knight

    • @SEPK09
      @SEPK09 Před 4 lety +1

      We know because if theirs a bit on it not working....He'll make a new one.:D

    • @EVCarGuy
      @EVCarGuy Před 4 lety +2

      Exactly my thought! My Mechanics!

    • @logancoates6929
      @logancoates6929 Před 4 lety +2

      My mechanics would make it look like a brand new gun off the shelf. But with this guys skill level so far and what he has to work with, I feel like he did a great job.

  • @RiccardoConturbia
    @RiccardoConturbia Před 3 lety +607

    “How much WD40 do you want?”
    “Yes”

    • @arsenalplayer9075
      @arsenalplayer9075 Před 3 lety +2

      LOL 😂

    • @veronekovideos7148
      @veronekovideos7148 Před 3 lety +3

      Never is enough

    • @AmaterasuJunia
      @AmaterasuJunia Před 3 lety +7

      Reminds me of my great uncle Isaac. He had a vat full of WD-40 sitting on his back porch that always had some new gun or other project soaking in it every time we went to visit.

    • @xxxxxDUSTYxxxxx
      @xxxxxDUSTYxxxxx Před 3 lety

      I don’t get it

    • @tinycockjock1967
      @tinycockjock1967 Před 3 lety +2

      @@xxxxxDUSTYxxxxx It’s the thing he sprays every two seconds

  • @brianmcmurdo2295
    @brianmcmurdo2295 Před 2 lety +11

    Really beautiful rifle and I loved watching your knowledge and artistry at work! You shouldn't have
    to even be a gun owner to enjoy the combination of beauty and technology in old guns like these, let
    alone the wonder at what moments in times past they were present at. Thanks for an interesting video!