Cooper Double Action Percussion Revolver

[@jeffreygraf3358]

When the premier firearms museum calls you to repair a fairly rare firearm and you succeed, you've done something. Congratulations Mark!

[@stevenkennedy4130]

I agree. Very impressive!

[@44smithnut]

Absolutely love this kind of content. You know your watching a true professional when they make it look easy. Thanks Mark.

[@henrysara7716]

Congratulations build up a new spring is a hard task. Thank for bring to life another piece of US history.

[@maxmccain8950]

I’ve done a lot of things to guns over the years but have never made a spring. I sure held my breath the first time you cocked it. Simply fantastic job sir. I salute you. Another great video.

[@texaswader]

Mark it's always a pleasure to watch a Master Gunsmith at work!

[@patrickcolahan7499]

Great job Mark. Love watching a skilled craftsman at his trade. I can remember the first spring I made when I was still in high school. Forgot to temper it and that piece of metal literally exploded. Thanks very much for sharing.

[@jerrymoran8323]

Mark, Having been around firearms gun smithing for over 63 years(78 now) and experienced several generations and configurations of restoration and custom design; you light hearted deliberate execution of restoration along with verbal detailed instructions of why and how are certainly a guiding light to those with the attitude of excellent artesian talent, as well as those who appreciate all that you have brought to the medium of internet historical revelations. This has included a plethora of subjects. The Cinnabar, since recently discovered, has given our family priceless pleasure and inspiration to reignite some of our own ideas and processes that were packed away. Continue as you are able and we hope to connect before taking the last walk up the mountain at Sunrise to experience the last Sunset.

[@thecinnabar8442]

Thank you so much, Jerry! It's very nice to hear that there are people like you who appreciate what I'm doing. I'm so glad you and your family found our channel.

[@harrisonhargrove4702]

Love the old 95 Winchester hanging on the wall in the background. There used to be one that always hung in my great great uncles old shack. He Used to hunt with the old 95 back in the 1910s to 1930s. He was 97 and I was 7 when he gave me that old rifle. Everytime I see a 1895 or take mine I think of uncle Pecos from Sanderson Texas

[@Former0311]

Wow. Mr. Cinnabar, you are an extraordinary craftsman. Keep up the great work. Our country could use a lot more people like you.

[@peterconnan5631]

Excellent work! Springs are what make guns work.

[@oregonoutback7779]

What a wonderful video, Mark. Not only was I impressed with your smithing skills, but your movie making skills were excellent. What to film, what to show some of, but not so much as to bore the audience, not an easy task to pull off. Truely top notch stuff. To be called on by the Cody is quite the honor, then to actually pull it off, is a huge feather in your cap. I'm guessing you will hear more from them in the future. Big congrats.

[@grassroot011]

Nice bit of work there, thanks

[@daveclemons1225]

Great job getting that historic civil war revolver in working order again. Thank you Mark for all the work you put into making this video. It was fun to watch!

[@harrisonmantooth7363]

Congratulations Sir, you've successfully achieved where others have failed and, you didn't gloat about it. You Sir are a Gentleman Craftsman. Stan in North Idaho.

[@danielwood5297]

Amazing content as always. Thank you for going through the steps and showing the work that's necessary to complete the repair. Love the antique firearms and the content. There's always something new for me to learn from each one of your videos.

[@jims9249]

Outstanding work! This was a pleasure to watch.

[@cervus-venator]

Thanks for the really great detail on what ti takes to keep these classics functioning. I really enjoyed watching this.

[@rochelleparker9575]

Great job Mark , a great talent to work on fiddly small items. Steve.

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Great repair. I really like to see you fix these old guns.

[@chrischiampo7647]

That Was Amazing Mark 😀 There Is No Better Feeling Than Being Able To Accomplish a Job That Many Others Have Failed 😊👍🏼 I Know Were I’m Sending My Old Winchester’s If They Need Repairing I Do Need to Get One of My 1890’s Barrel Relined Still Mark Maybe Also a Rust Blue Finish Job Also 😀😊

[@toyotaBrad62]

Great video of an awesome old pistol, can't wait to see it shoot ! You are definitely a miracle worker for these !

[@victormaxwell5947]

Outstanding , love your videos 🇺🇸

[@johnmollet2637]

Fantastic video Sir. I don't know why but I have always found it fascinating to watch people making flat springs. Thanks for doing this video!

[@brysonhampel5731]

So completely correct....snap part is why I have a bucket full of broken knives. Good stuff Mark!

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

Excellent descriptive learning video on a very special job, way to go! These old Cooper cap&ball percussion revolvers look very interesting. It looks like the Cooper Firearms company, took Colt's design one step further with the double actions feature. I am looking into these Cooper percussion revolvers if they produced any larger 44 caliber models. Keep up the good work!

[@dantemagro9997]

Nice job on a difficult project it certainly was much more than ordering a part or two and putting the revolver back together excellent video

[@batman39400]

25:46 a most humble brag that he was able to make the springs just about on the first try

[@cameronmccreary4758]

When I used to make these springs in the 1970s I preferred to make them out of the solid. Tempilstiks help me alot for heat treatment.

[@dogbone1358]

Fascinating! Thanks Mark!

[@StevenMMan]

I'm sure you don't need me to say this, but I will anyway. Very well done. Mountain man

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

I have been extremely interested in these Cooper revolvers. I mostly collect Colts. And just lovie the idea of a double action

[@broncota2210]

I've made and modified a few springs over the years. It doesn't always go this well the first time but it's a learning experience. Good vid coach

[@f8green187]

I own a Cooper Navy 5 shot in 36caliber. I got it from my grandfather when he passed back in the mid 80s. It was the only gun he wouldn't let me fiddle with when I was a kid. Couple months after I got it I broke it dry firing it (I was 15 and obviously didnt heed my grandfather's warning). Spent 30 years looking for the correct spring off and on. A couple years ago I found that website that had parts and if I remember I bought two of everything they had. I was thrilled to get this old revolver back up and functional. I have never fired and dont know that grandpa did either. It has been in my family forever and have always had a desire to shoot it but I'm afraid of the delicate mechanism. Regardless it is a fairly nice old gun with significant amounts of bluing left.

[@sgtmajtrapp3391]

Outstanding job sir. I have mechanical skills equal to a frog but admire the expertise you have.

[@epmrealtyericmccormack6534]

Wow I really enjoyed watching you do you master craft work.

[@59gaperry]

Top notch video Mark. More please!

[@Bear-jr3ei]

thats outstanding gunsmith work, congratulations!

[@Obie1844]

REALLY Nice work. Gotta make you feel good when it is done.

[@jtbork1221]

I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@perrypappous7617]

Outstanding work! Perry Pappous

[@flintrichards945]

Good job on getting that old revolver back in working condition yeah I’m making a spring is sometimes a plus training job also specially when you don’t do it very often like me but I’ve got it done before. Merry Christmas

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Awesome video!👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸

[@gregorygibson5455]

Love your videos on old guns , they don’t make them like they used to

[@mikemccollum4521]

Very very enjoyable video. Thank you👍👍

[@brianlong2079]

Good video. Your a very talented craftsman. God bless.

[@ricktaylor5744]

Great job on making those springs. Spring making is becoming a lost art you seem to have mastered that skill quite admirably. Thanks for the video mark by the way is that fresh snow this year looks cold over there?

[@JamesKahre]

Great job and a lot of good information in this video!

[@joelowery6919]

Congrats Mark, great video!

[@6582rg]

Nice work Mark.

[@Flyfishtherockies]

Very interesting and informative video, thanks for sharing

[@SixRoundsStudio]

Excellent video Mark!

[@antoninolatorre8355]

hi !!! excellent jobs !!! good work and good luck for your next video ... bye bye 👍😉

[@JeffandLeslie]

nice work. Making springs is tedious for sure.

[@leswatt2893]

Great job and nks for the time you put into the video

[@stevenkennedy4130]

Thanks for the share!!

[@johnnyholland8765]

Did I say I hate making springs? Well I do but sometimes it is a necessary evil. You are correct when you say either you have a spring or you don't. Spring making from scratch is an art and it takes a LOT of practice to get good at it. Looks like you are pretty proficient at it...

[@oldhorse4171]

good job mark!!!!!! great video's..

[@chrislang5659]

Nice work sir! Always wondered why Colt didn't make double action revolvers in that time period. And why hasn't a newer company not made an 1873 replica double action 🤔

[@errolpoxleitner9586]

Very good work.

[@MB-nn3jw]

I really enjoyed that.

[@ernestdarnell7473]

yes i did enjoy it very much thank you for puting out the vidios that you do

[@bbbcfitchburg2563]

Nice work Mike. Most of my work is with flintlocks so I do a lot of “V” springs. Kit Ravenshear’s little booklet on making “V” springs was my manual.

[@thecinnabar8442]

Thanks for the tip. I'll check that out.

[@brianhaines3134]

Great video I always enjoy your work. A true gun smith. Don't have a part make one.I have and old single action that I would love to have you fix .

[@greyclouds6052]

Cool.

[@ku4ap]

Outstanding!!!

[@twodogs9961]

Very interesting revolver. First time I've seen or heard of it. I was wondering if you keep a template of parts you have to make, or even make extra ones in case you happen to do a repair on another one in the future? Great video and info as always. Thanks Mark

[@wbriggs111]

I have an old american double action and it's missing the same thing. I made one but not a home run yet so when I get froggy ,I try it again.

[@olhemi1]

Very nice Video 🙂👍☕

[@karljg19]

Good instruction.

[@seymourwrasse3321]

nice safety glasses

[@codyjenn8785]

Cool video thank you

[@SlickSixguns]

That’s awesome

[@Cruiser777]

That one is compressed. The 1877 is Screw in, nice job

[@GunsmithSid]

Great job! And I didn’t have to yell at the screen like I frequently do when watching Mark Novak 😅

[@chrischiampo7647]

Lol Your Not The Only 1 😬😂😂😂

[@thecinnabar8442]

Haha! Mark's got some great content, but he does take a little getting used to. 😉

[@evankibbe590]

Cool beans 😎 👌

[@tacticalrabbit308]

I was able to get a mainspring for a arme san marco pistol from nurmrich , my question is how would you lighten the spring pressure it takes both hands to pull back the hammer , would you shorten the spring or heat it up and bend it ?

[@thecinnabar8442]

I'll have a video soon on lightening a mainspring. Keep an eye out for it.

[@meowmix5535]

How did you clean up the endshake on the cooper? I had one with a broken mainspring that I fixed by modifying a K-Frame spring. But haven't figured out a way to fix the endshake yet, which occasionally leads to light strikes on the percussion caps.

[@Lucontheman]

Your amazing!

[@gregorygibson5455]

Are you using oil to temper the spring

[@ricktaylor5744]

Yes. I believe it is transmission fluid.

[@thecinnabar8442]

Right you are, it's ATF

[@seymourwrasse3321]

I'm surprised the history books aren't filled with stories about copyright lawsuits

[@bullseyedixon5660]

WOW

[@jackaustin3576]

Have you ever heard of the Civil War rifles made by JD Nelson of Nelson Georgia....I heard there was one in a museum in Atlanta, Georgia....

[@thecinnabar8442]

No , I'm not familiar with those rifles.

[@Bucky1836]

Tell me u got a Remington Rider DA 🤤

[@Bucky1836]

🤩😍