Real gunsmithing.

J E Custom said:

I saw this Video on gunsmithing and though everyone could appreciate the craftsmanship involved with building a weapon basically by hand the old method.

The second is about loading shotgun shells and is interesting if you want to watch it, but the first half is the best.



J E CUSTOM

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Fantastic. Thanks!

JE, beautiful work that is the true art of gunsmithing. Wish I had that shotshell loading line for when I go shooting doves!

Amazing ! Now i can justify their cost with all the craftsmanship that goes into making them.
Thanks Steve.

bigngreen said:

One of my favorites to watch!!

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I couldn't stop watching ! I could smell the oil. Lol.
Thanks !

H&H has always been in if the masters of fine rifle production. Decades ago, I bought a H&H double rifle in 500-450, in preparation for an African Lion hunt. This rifle was made in 1904, and the Kynoch ammunition was no longer available(at the time of my hunt). Having Pacific tool produce a set of custom dyes and some extensive research into components, load selection, and testing, I was able to duplicate the accuracy tests and velocity supplied to me by H&H for the "actual" rifle, all stored in the H&H archives. H&H was exceptionally helpful in this process , also supplying the info in the original owner that turned out to be a famous hunter/writer of the day....adding significant provenance to the rifle. Did end up shooting a lion at 21 paces...the intended purpose for such a rifle. At almost 120 years old this rifle with its original canvas case retains its timeless beauty, craftsmanship, and functionality!
Pictures: original owner in 1904 with a lion shot with my rifle, me with rifle/lion in 1994.

Thanks JE Custom. Thoroughly enjoyable. Old world craftsmanship in the age of mass production. there is nothing like the precision and beauty of double guns.

WYO300RUM said:

Amazing ! Now i can justify their cost with all the craftsmanship that goes into making them.
Thanks Steve.

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Hopefully some can understand why true custom rifles cost more than mass produced factory rifles.

Lots of hand work and craftsmanship required on many custom rifles, And when you pick one up, you instantly know that a craftsman built it.

Unfortunately, I have champagne Taste and beer money. So the high end rifles are out of my reach, but I can still admire the workmanship.

J E CUSTOM

I saw a video years ago in the German Luger factory WWII era or before where I was surprised to see the entire pistol other than barrel was built by hand using hand files. The skill of those craftsmen was amazing. This video reminded me of those fine craftsmen who may be a dying breed, I sincerely hope not but where does a you man or woman learn these skills in such an automated / CNC world?

J E Custom said:

I saw this Video on gunsmithing and though everyone could appreciate the craftsmanship involved with building a weapon basically by hand the old method.

The second is about loading shotgun shells and is interesting if you want to watch it, but the first half is the best.



J E CUSTOM

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Thanks for sharing. The level of craftsmanship is amazing. The wood working and engraving is what really blows my mind............you can't make a mistake and just fix it!! I worked in a factory during college and got a true appreciation for the machinists and the precision work they do.

I love going to my local gunsmiths shop and see what he's working on. It's never a quick visit and I learn a ton every time I'm there. I'm sure you know him. Originally, I had no idea that who he was (Speedy Gonzalez).

bigngreen said:

One of my favorites to watch!!

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That was amazing!

osok-1k said:

I saw a video years ago in the German Luger factory WWII era or before where I was surprised to see the entire pistol other than barrel was built by hand using hand files. The skill of those craftsmen was amazing. This video reminded me of those fine craftsmen who may be a dying breed, I sincerely hope not but where does a you man or woman learn these skills in such an automated / CNC world?

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In the early 90s the gunsmith schools were still stressing "hand work". I don't know about now, but I'm sure there's a lot of automation being taught. We made 4 stocks by hand from the blank. There's a duplicator there now. There are CNC programming classes, also. When I went, only a couple of us had any machine tool experience. Even at 11 weeks of "machine shop" only a very few became proficient.

J E Custom said:

I saw this Video on gunsmithing and though everyone could appreciate the craftsmanship involved with building a weapon basically by hand the old method.

The second is about loading shotgun shells and is interesting if you want to watch it, but the first half is the best.



J E CUSTOM

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Your response and knowledge on this forum is VERY much appreciated and enjoyed, Thank you ! Any chance you do or will do you tube instructional videos at some point ? I wouldn't expect you to take time away from your work but more of a over the shoulder look while doing your work possibly !

Almondgrower said:

Your response and knowledge on this forum is VERY much appreciated and enjoyed, Thank you ! Any chance you do or will do you tube instructional videos at some point ? I wouldn't expect you to take time away from your work but more of a over the shoulder look while doing your work possibly !

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I have a list of things I want to do video's of and just need to get the time, And thanks for the complement.

J E CUSTOM