So you think you're a gunsmith?

[shootist]

I know of only one person I would consider a gunsmith and even he says "I'm no gunsmith". I would give anything to start over and "work" at becoming a gunsmith, but that takes years and years and a special kind of person. Lee

[Sfttailrdr46]

I would be happy to just be a decent machinist

[Yarp]

I believe this is a link to the same video, but if it's not, It is definitely worth an hour's watch.

[QVTom]

Great, same video.  Glad its back!

[Yarp]

Great, same video.  Glad its back!

I'm watching it again. It is completely amazing.

[Freebird]

  I am in the company of a most "elite" crowd! 
This video is truly fascinating and those of you that can appreciate this are becoming a rarer bird by the day.
In today's world of assembly line production and mass marketing the true skills of a genuine "craftsman" are being quickly lost.
Today it is common to call a person that can perform a handful of individual tasks a "skilled craftsman" when such is far from the truth. Many are the workers that perform single tasks and never even lay eyes on the finished product. We call this "progress" but I disagree. While it may progress the production of a product it regresses the development of the individual's total character and skill sets.
 I personally appreciate the documenting of true craftsmanship and enjoyed viewing this video. Thanks guys for bringing it to my attention! 

[Oxygun]

Just finished watching the video.Fascinating to say the least.I Will NEVER EVER look through the barrel of my guns and rifles (and any other gun barrel for that matter)  the same way.It will just make me take even more care of my weapons if possible.

Maybe just a remark from someone living in Europe.It is often said (too often) in Europe that in the US people are "obsessed" with weapons.

They conveniently forget all the hardship of conquering the territory in the middle of what used to be "nowhere"...living on the "frontier" where each time you opened the front door you might be facing a black bear, cougar or any other maneaters.....to name just one the many dangers living on the frontier.The art of hunting or marksmanship was passed (along with guns) from father to son....
I am not pretending to know all the history  of the USA but I know enough to understand why rifles and guns played such a vital role in the history of your country.

So those big Mouthe's in Europe shouting against every weapon should first learn a bit of US history and then judge an entire nation or Even better, they ought to shut up.

Regards

Sanjin

thank s for sharing such a great video...

[rsterne]

and if they are speaking English, or French, they should thank a soldier.... twice in the last century....

Bob

[hutnicks]

Think you guys may be going a little off topic slamming the Europeans here?

[Oxygun]

Think you guys may be going a little off topic slamming the Europeans here?

Agreed.Was talking about Europeans since I am from Europe but had no intention to go any further then what I posted.
It was more of a sociological remark , but you re very right -off topic-sorry won t happen again

Regards

Sanjin

[rsterne]

My comment was intended to simply state that those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it.... I apologize for responding to an off-topic post in my own thread....

Bob

[Qjay]

Wow!
This one is going to bear some study.

[PakProtector]

My pop told me of look-alikes from the English big game style. The big Nitro Express and such, bought for nickels on the dollar and made by local craftsmen, down to the proof markings. Not to be trusted with full power loads( probably best to get them from the same source as the rifle ). They were close enough to require expert inspection to tell them apart...that I'd like to see in full, unedited tape...
cheers,
Douglas

[QVTom]

My pop told me of look-alikes from the English big game style. The big Nitro Express and such, bought for nickels on the dollar and made by local craftsmen, down to the proof markings. Not to be trusted with full power loads( probably best to get them from the same source as the rifle ). They were close enough to require expert inspection to tell them apart...that I'd like to see in full, unedited tape...
cheers,
Douglas

I think you can buy the full program from the Smithsonian. Prob worth the bucks.

[Nick_59]

Wow, interesting and informative, thanks for posting. 

[DTHN2LGS]

I watched this film when I went to Gunsmithing school at Pine Tech in Minnesota (Class of 1996).  We did have a class where we made a double set trigger for a Mauser 98 using hacksaws, files, and a drill press as the only non-hand tool.  Dang noisy in the shop when everybody was filing away. LOL