Converting a Winchester Model 21 Side by Side from Pistol to Straight Grip | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing

A straight grip on a double trigger side by side shotgun is often desired. Watch as Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, removes the pistol grip on a Winchester Model 21 side by side shotgun and converts it to a straight grip design. To complete the project the stock is refinished and rechecked to take on a factory appearance.
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[@russellcole3549]

Man, I would watch Larry Potterfield rebuild engines or build furniture or do home electrical upgrades. Hell, I bet he makes great pancakes! What a craftsman.

[@mammothammo7357]

I can’t imagine cutting the stock on an original Model 21 that was in such good condition, even if it had been refinished.

[@davidzellers3537]

Wow Mr Potterfield you are extremely talented not only as a gunsmith but a machinist, a iron worker, a carpenter, just everything

[@paddydaddyo]

Larry’s KZbin videos for Midway ... the original binge-watching for me.

[@trooperturner]

this is how i get to sleep at night. larrys voice murmering sweet nothings about various gunsmithing activities and those sweet tunes in the background hopefully one day i will become a master gunsmith vicariously

[@hankatmaggies8819]

Sweet nothings lol 😂

[@hotwheelz2007]

I wish I had this machinery in my garage to make fabricating an "easy process".

[@KathrynLiz1]

Just collect stuff one thing at a time..... a small secondhand lathe and a medium weight drill press will get you started. A DC inverter welder can be used with a Tig torch, or use a Mig, which can do it too (and sometimes better)...

[@markgoostree6334]

I did this to a cheap O/U that I have from the early 70's. All I had was a wood rasp and some sand paper. I smoothed the stock....no checkering at all .... and then stained it. Looks ok and shoots as good as I do and that's nothing to brag about.

[@poptya]

I miss these gunsmithing videos, are there any plans on continuing them?

It's a real pleasure to watch someone who truly knows and does his job with such a high degree of precision and care. Even on guns that aren't the real high end guns. I believe that's because whether it had cost 20 thousand or 1 thousand to purchase, these owners are looking for the same high degree of precision and care for the guns they can afford and when it's sent to you, they get it.

[@MrAzrancher]

Mr. Potterfield you are an ARTIST !!!!

[@KathrynLiz1]

I wish I could checker..... I'm not good at it... must practice more.. :-)

[@jeremyfrix522]

That was the most awesome modification I’ve ever seen i love it !!

[@KDD0063]

What an absolute MADMAN, such skills. This is a good old fashioned hobby, creativity, precision, art, craftsmanship, beauty.

[@garywemmer9342]

As we all should know, model 21s, are the the " nplus ultra" of the Winchester line, being hand crafted, to fit the end user! So many illuminaries, such as 4obert Stack, and so many of our beloved stars of old, required shotguns be intimately fitted, so they could get the most from their pride and joy... And the fit was always exquisite! Both in steel, and walnut!!!!

[@TheRealSpek]

Beautiful work! I can tell even if I was hands on & inspecting this, no one would ever know this was previously a pistol grip stock.

[@jorgegonzalez-pv8mv]

It is incredible that artisan geniuses like this man still exist.

[@manjitsoni9676]

ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਕੰਮ ਕਰਨ ਦਾ ਅੰਦਾਜ ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਲਗਦਾ ਹੈ ਸਰ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਗੰਨ ਸਮਿਥ ਹੋ ਵੱਡੀ ਗੱਲ ਕਿ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਟੂਲ ਬਹੁਤ ਸ਼ਾਨਦਾਰ ਰੱਖੇ ਹੋਏ ਹਨ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ

[@delmont223]

I'm addicted to watching these videos. I must watch each one several times. Mostly because they put me to sleep. I have repaired and refinished my share of firearms in my life and one that I put nearly as much effort into it as this video. But then I have never used it again because it was too nice to take to the field. Now I take a more utilitarian approach making it useful and a good candidate for someone else to complete the process into an heirloom.

[@bradjackson3951]

These videos are still gold!

[@DoubleTap1115]

Man at 0:55 that 2nd one from the bottom sure is a beautiful gun!

[@KoolKoru]

I can't help but admire the skill and dedication to your trade. It's an absolute pleasure to watch you work sir!

[@denoftools]

An "Easy Process" my big fuzzy a**. That said, beautiful work.

[@peacemaker-du4hz]

its always easy when youre a gunsmith and you have a million dollar gunshop

[@Dime-bz6hc]

Everything this guy does is an easy process lol. He failed to mention its easy with 50 years of experience and every tool imaginable. That being said, I love this guy and all his videos. He is a master.

[@jme92685]

Larry’s an artist.

[@bandit99515]

jesus f criminy!! just awesome larry. your work is bettered by no one. i stopped what i was doing to watch this video. truly the best stuff. thanks

[@BigRooster616]

Wow Mr. Potterfield You are a Talented Man . Thank you for this content you put out .

[@gregjohnson5194]

Man you are one hell of a good gunsmith, love your videos.

[@user-pk2fg8im4u]

Wonderful talent, both in craftsmanship and narrating. Thank you for taking us on that journey.

[@johnbrown4937]

Got a give the customers what they want ...wow you did a great job.... A lot of tips 2. ...great video .

[@coburnlowman]

With some practice Lary will make a name for himself😂!!! That hand checkering is an art in of itself. He's like John Moses Browning in our lifetime.

[@michmcc]

"join us next week as we glue a pistol grip extension on to a H&H Royal"

[@markvaz1961]

these are great videos, and he has a bunch of them on youtube. Nice to see someone who enjoys sharing their knowledge and skill with the shooting community.

[@joehorridge9258]

It certainly is..

[@corey8420]

I am one of those guys, who could watch this video a thousand times and not understand what you are saying unless I actually was doing it under your direction.

[@carmelocrisafulli1493]

Salve sono un Siciliano non parlo inglese e tanto meno lo capisco. Ho guardo tutti i suoi video e di una cosa so certo persone come Lei con la sua professionalità e bravura non c'è ne sono. Complimenti

[@bobdwilliams]

A true MASTER! Thank you so much for sharing these video's!

[@guidogt9878]

Amazing work. Can't get enough of this.

[@myopiniondoesntmatter8958]

at first I didn't want you to cut into the buttstock I thought you would ruin it but when you finished I was in love. great work!

[@jessewilliams5281]

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[@mphRagnarok]

Not only is he an ultra high networth ceo, he's also a humble master gunsmith

[@DurableMoose442]

Well doe Mr.Potterfield the side by side looks fantastic you are the true king of craftsmanship, great video.

[@GeorgeT6566]

Larry Is one hell of a gun smith. I wish I was half this good I would be doing this for a living

[@ddilink]

Workmanship is superb.

[@kutamsterdam]

You're one hell of a tradesman!...respect!.

[@jimelmore9728]

That one talented man. Great job.

[@WPowell420]

Beautiful work, as always.

[@CrashTest-Pilot]

that checkering is amazing 😎👍👍

[@richardgraham65]

Just Beautiful, I could watch this all day. You make it look so easy too!

[@Ro.O8002]

You're an absolute wizard

[@syedalishanzaidi1]

Most amazing and painstaking artistry and skill and sensitivity. And the video itself is so relaxing to watch, no unnecessary chatter or intrusive music, no camera shake or swim for stupid so-called "effect". l love to watch old antique stuff including old guns being restored and repaired. I will watch all your videos now. Congratulations on your great work.

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

As an Englishman seeing a Winchester looking so English in style is really strange, great work as always

[@hughharvey7027]

skills like that are rare nowadays

[@divineamante4554]

I always find this very relaxing. How I wish, I could learn more.

[@tomemonds8828]

Wonderful job, thanks for sharing. Best choice for stock and double triggers are the only way to go. What a great gun. Larry you are more than just a very good business guy, a valuable craftsman!

[@bobadams1696]

The variety of your skills is impressive. I really appreciate the videos.

[@Sawsquatch]

Good gravy, did that turn out a beauty! Nice work!

[@G19Jeeper]

Impressive as always

[@severalkorveks138]

That gun customisation is so satisfying to watch *_* beautiful craftsmanship

[@yvesf5355]

what a beautiful work of art thank you

[@Bayezid66]

my respect is increasing in watching each video !You are the Great mannn

[@ManoNegraCG]

I really enjoy your videos and appreciate your commentary for its wealth of information. But if you'll allow it I'll have a little moan about leaving out nearly all of your work on the checkering. I wasn't expecting you to include all of it obviously, but enough for us to get an idea of the process.

[@evanhb49]

look at those crispy edges

[@brandondouglass8287]

He is a true craftsman!!! You make it look too easy.

[@jimpokorny4598]

Amazing how nice that looks.

[@waldoperez3005]

A master craftsman, very sure and neat. I did not know he could do this quality work.

[@kentowens2179]

Great work on that project! Very nice.

[@jeremya6739]

Beautiful work as always, and what I wouldn't give for a 20 gauge Winchester Model 21 like that one!!!

[@kevinmcfadin2141]

I love your gunsmithing video,s they are spot on . You have taught me so much information . Thanks and please keep the video,s coming .

[@nicholascrawford6068]

What a craftsman.

[@allanwagner4570]

WoW Fantastic work Mr Sir

[@ilovetheusa1964]

Beautiful work of Art.

[@forrestwardener]

Great viewing TY

[@perikaveera]

AWESOME! THE LOCAL GUNSMITH SAID $100 !!! LAUREL, MS

[@johnlea8519]

Very interesting project and very well executed.

[@fredrickisaac3314]

Awesome sir, i love the way you work.

[@bobbarkee]

i may not agree with the look but man Larry Potterfield you sure do some great high quality work!

[@jamie57061]

Amazing ability, i only wish i had a 'man cave' as smart and as fully equipped as yours!

[@allenmax8995]

Beautiful work,Sir!

[@nathanexplosion743]

awesome work! thanks for sharing it with us

[@jpallen719]

What a remarkable quality job!

[@danapatelzick594]

Wow, I am so impressed. When you started all I could think of were the ways this could go so wrong. With your caftsmanship it came out really well. I could do some of the other repairs on the action that you show in other videos but not this, it makes me nervous just thinking about it. Thanks

[@sidpark1695]

Nice job Larry

[@whitebuffalo4641]

Classy look, indeed!

[@jerdobi]

Beautiful job! You're a real artiste'

[@erneststanley896]

Fasinating, fasinating! I would not have imagined how versitil the use of epoxy is here. (1) it wood tones correctly with sanding dust (2) checkers like the wood, (3) stains like the wood to blend in perfectly. I have a wrecked Parker stock, broken in half at the wrist that after gluing up I will use the 'Larry Epoxy Method' to deal with the cosmetics. Thanks for this gem of information!

[@trafalgar22a8]

Very nice conversion.

[@jeffbankston8806]

If I tried this there would be duck tape involved and lots of cussing and broken things but it nice to know there are people that can do it

[@bldlightpainting]

Immature and immoral vulgarity/profanity would only be involved if that was already in your heart. "A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart." Luke 6:45

[@TheRealDrae]

Heart is just a pump for blood, toss your religious stuff somewhere else.

[@adanavalos3454]

@@bldlightpainting your comment speaks volumes.

[@slappy8941]

It's "duct tape". Only idiots think it's "duck".

[@wunder8962]

Amazing work

[@Herpitor]

Beautiful work.

[@robertcalamusso4218]

Fabulous. What a craftsman.

[@gracewthomas]

I just love all your videos

[@thatonedeerduke8409]

With a little know how, you can make that Winchester looks just as good or better than any Holland and Holland. Great video.

[@alejandropera8664]

Pocas veces he visto un video, que muestre a un Maestro Armero, trabajando, felicitaciones por su trabajo. Tengo mucha manualidad y he intentado algunos ensayos; esto me permite valorar su trabajo y saber que lo que parece fácil, mirando un video, es solo posible porque la mano de un Maestro lo hace posible. Gracias por compartirlo.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Excellent video!

[@zuk1397]

Excellent video

[@jools182]

i wish there were more videos of this guys gunsmithing

[@yeahbee8237]

this is sorta meditative

[@Mastikhel786]

Beautiful

[@chrischiampo8106]

😀😮😮😲 Amazing Work Larry 😎

[@donaldbougie694]

You,re a very good gunsmithing.

[@josearnaldopinheirodossant7712]

Always a great artist !

[@r.mercado9737]

Absolutely beautiful! Semper Fi

[@antoniojesusaguilarramirez3828]

eres un artista que buenos vídeos me encanta las paralelas saludos desde España

[@drewsmith6066]

Amazing work ..well dune