DiResta Winchester 1873 - A VERY RARE RESTORATION

[@jimmydiresta]

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[@Poomlnwza56]

did you try to shoot it?

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

really poor job - just a clean not restoring anything !

[@KuldeepSingh-do6ib]

D1 egg

[@jimmydiresta]

The gun fires. I’ll post to Instagram soon. With The new KZbin 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]

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

[@dmarquis93]

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]

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

[@mh-oh8kf]

Very cool Jimmy

[@jmert_5859]

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

[@grayeaglej]

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]

Exactly! I couldn't agree more!

[@themanthelegend7048]

He didn't oil anything.

[@shrory]

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

[@grayeaglej]

@@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 KZbin, like the test firing. :/

[@grayeaglej]

@@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.

[@sethbaker5289]

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.

[@Saucemeister07]

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.

[@jimgoodwin6440]

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.

[@SquishiestSquidy]

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

[@iamcarbonandotherbits.8039]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@pulsarenfusion8595]

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

[@TexasHellcat1836]

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

[@TheHardnasty]

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.

[@udogoeken3406]

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[@siegfriedarmory6271]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

진짜 대단해요!!

[@joeymerrell8585]

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.

[@nonma2312]

almost made you cry? cringe

[@bencollins1398]

Some people do take an interest in preserving history.

[@federicomichelangeli3599]

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[@th3r2nd0mchannel9]

Anon Maxima go pee in a tonka fire truck

[@kermit8619]

Just being curious , what is the caliber of your grandpa's rifle Joey ?

[@leesherman100]

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

[@inkypink100]

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!

[@jonpalange3292]

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]

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.

[@MONKMIKE]

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]

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]

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[@snoopyslr]

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.

[@dan-o9746]

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]

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]

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]

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

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[@ericnorman2176]

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.

[@danburycollins]

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.

[@jonadams4062]

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]

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

[@Pieman6711]

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

[@garydavis1845]

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

[@philipwolf1556]

I don't know why anyone should have anything bad to say, from what you started with it looks great, just wish some people would find someplace to whine about how you did it . thank you, enjoyed it

[@d3dshot610]

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[@mikefive1098]

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[@abierprasetyo5250]

Rdr2's the reason i watched it😂😂😂

[@alanhaykins464]

Did you see my frien Lenny??

[@hades0572]

@@alanhaykins464 You meant Gavin right?

[@chris.3711]

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

[@tyler1988]

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]

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

[@johnnyluvstacos]

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

[@scottcates]

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

[@edwhatshisname3562]

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

[@NoIwont]

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.

[@calvinhandley2373]

@@NoIwontthe fact that it’s a .22 instead of a .44-40 or .38-40 probably influenced his decision.

[@vonBelfry]

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

[@noahstuart4046]

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

[@bouncebynum]

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

[@unlink1649]

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

[@ioux692]

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[@purrosleukos253]

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!!!!!!

[@walterdanielswalter.r.dani7628]

A job well done!. Just recently I brought an 1892 .32 cal Marlin back to shooting condition. While doing so I discovered my father's name and the date of Oct. 6th, 1939. the rifle itself was built in 1894. The work I did was nothing compared to what you accomplished, but it sure brought back fond memories. I was hoping at the end, you had fired it! Again-Well done

[@TheMongo1357]

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!!

[@jardo531]

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]

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

[@machinist7230]

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]

@@machinist7230 not much recoil on a .22

[@jacknicholson5794]

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

[@machinist7230]

@@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.

[@brandonstroud5148]

I’m a gun guy, and think you did a great job. It inspires me to find one and restore it. Great job.

[@KeesKouwenberg]

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!

[@lobo241us]

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

[@N700MS]

I do appreciate that you didn't try to make it look brand new. Just get it functional and keep as much originality as possible

[@filkollinz]

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]

Agreed

[@craigthemonke794]

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

[@mariocostella2284]

Esatto 👍

[@lukasmikula7688]

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]

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

[@aucourant9998]

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

[@TheAcarch2]

Couldn't agree more. Very legit, no painted flames or pimped led lights.

[@gabrielruiz1263]

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[@gabrielruiz1263]

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[@KadienRust]

loved that fact!

[@DavidMartinez-nl3iv]

But he didn't shoot it

[@wac8516]

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.

[@tictacbergerac]

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!

[@wheeldeal1066]

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!

[@wyattjefferies3449]

I'm in my late 40's and I'm so glad you did the repair on the forearm and stock instead of making a new one. Keeps the value of "original condition". Awesome job on disassembly and cleaning and the stock repair. Great video all around!

[@airforcevet426]

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.

[@kyzzi.157]

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

[@bashaturk9069]

no way

[@cocaincowboy]

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

[@generalmits]

@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

[@natebarker6464]

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

[@phillipmitchell2254]

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.

[@Joshua-hz3cl]

Old steel is hard to kill

[@chrillebab]

as it should be

[@mjbj7029]

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.

[@javierguardiola7122]

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

[@DarkPlaysThings]

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]

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.

[@DarkPlaysThings]

@@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]

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

[@dungeon543]

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

[@briny222]

Mark Olvera It’s funny because it’s true

[@shane8037]

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

[@geraldmiller8973]

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]

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

[@derekstocker6661]

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!

[@dkupke]

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

[@notapuma]

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]

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]

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[@lolatmyage]

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

[@dkupke]

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.

[@andrewnelson4496]

The state the rifle was in at the beginning, I was truly afraid that it was going to be a wall hanger at best! You did an amazing job restoring it without taking away from its age and character! I'd love to see you build a leather scabbard type holster for it!

[@Bjornieman]

Damn, you had to go and remind me I actually have one of those in my closet.

[@stevehamman4465]

Two years later!!! My father had two replicas of this rifle. He made his own holsters for them. When he past away , these were what his grandsons wanted , the holsters! It's nice to see them mounted above my nephews fire places when visiting!

[@BatesAutomotive]

I've waited a long time for you to do a historic firearm restoration even though it's demonatized it will bring more people to your channel and make you money in the long run nice job as always jimmy

[@lennyburton8135]

It made me subscribe so there ya go.

[@Salveteimperium]

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

[@brandoneverett3418]

Indeed, and not only was it functional, it looked great too.

[@louisnielsen6840]

This is a model 1873 which means it was made anywhere between 1873(the start of its manufacturing) to 1919.

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[@agcacustoms2852]

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

[@RCHanlin]

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

[@sonn9290]

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

[@aijamuikkunen2278]

This was not preservation. He just ruined it.

[@RCHanlin]

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

[@krispyasfk2567]

@@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!

[@Towelie_]

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

[@builddude-1]

Do you still work for tegridy farms, towelie?

[@Towelie_]

@@builddude-1 Of course. Me and Randy are gearing up to introduce our new special!

[@JaceB345]

When you never cleaned your gun in red dead

[@tztpandagamingyt6327]

i was gonna say that lol.

[@losconejosdeemanuel5714]

Exactly

[@gxthblxde]

Lmao

[@UnknownMystery95]

Glad to see you taking care of it SOOOOOOO many people dont

[@thelagginggamer1309]

I always check all of my weapons after firing 20 shots, even when untouched I go to the gunsmith and modify it lmao

[@wildelapina5955]

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

[@mranderson380]

This is art! i hope in 100 years, the next dude to restore that beauty sees this video and keep on the tradition

[@timt9210]

In 100 years certain types of people might be calling these "assault rifles"🙄

[@CMD_IE]

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

[@ximemendez4226]

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[@jeffleblanc8850]

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]

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

[@eugeniovincenzo1621]

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

[@jeffleblanc8850]

Eugenio Vincenzo I agree vinegar works well

[@flatworm00]

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

[@alpdemircii]

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

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

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]

Wjwjf

[@Imdatboi669]

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.

[@ericv00]

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

[@airdima]

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]

John Smith r/woosh

[@adrianrichardson3242]

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

[@alexh.9550]

Sure that would be $900,345

[@dennis7511]

Be proactive and pickle yourself in a good whisky.

[@kilo8881]

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]

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

[@dahveed284]

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.

[@yeeto_bandito]

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

[@raijinmadapaka]

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

[@NotLiftedOG]

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

[@imsalman6113]

Ayy we got the same profile pic. Arkham knight

[@SEPK09]

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

[@EVCarGuy]

Exactly my thought! My Mechanics!

[@logancoates6929]

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.

[@ShortFinal]

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

[@ianmcgaughey1]

Kroil is better

[@darwinbodero7872]

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]

It´s non agressive rust remover...

[@Gravy_Master]

@@l.m.delgado7808 It’s wood…

[@matts.8342]

@@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.

[@ВладимирГулин-ы8в]

Молодец подари

[@Gravy_Master]

@@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.

[@matthall7144]

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

[@trackman9261]

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

[@nathantate4096]

Matt Hall he cant

[@inferno7181]

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

[@philiplongee1149]

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

[@stewartj3407]

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

[@matteograssi5898]

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

[@NateOrsini]

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

[@matteograssi5898]

@@NateOrsini I restored a pistol some time ago

[@grahamr6545]

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

[@matteograssi5898]

@@grahamr6545 Maybe 😂

[@chevysilverado3150]

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

[@marcelomosca82]

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.

[@TheA.K.]

I honestly thought there was no hope for it in the beginning. Amazing work sir.

[@bashaturk9069]

great comment sir benjamin

[@chunder27]

IMpressed you repaired everything rather than replaced, unlike other channels.

[@HandToolRescue]

But where is the modification to hold hot dogs in the buttstock?

[@endurday108]

Wasted opportunity!🤣

[@mass2511]

I'll say it. You hold hot dogs in your buttstock!

[@thepichner]

Better question is where is the Nutella!

[@pyro323]

And the award for the most random comment goes to....none other than, Hand Tool Rescue.

[@christopherdubour6662]

YIKES!!

[@hoodoo2001]

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!

[@Lost_Ham]

Love seeing antique firearms brought back to life.

[@rickreeve1246]

so biden poluskee shummer can take them to the scrap yard like the limmys did down under

[@robertfeller1672]

I can appreciate your craftsmanship and also that you stopped from making it a show piece for decoration. Nice work and I hope that you enjoy it.

Craftsmanship? He cleaned the rust off, so what?

[@manuelf2984]

Best restoration I've watched so far. You didn't replace anything. Everything was as it was originally.

[@coreyrush8894]

Manuel F the problem with not replacing anything it that it’s not safe to fire

[@thomasthomas43]

Simp

[@TheRealSupernoah47]

Greatest Country Ever Normally, I’d agree with you, but it fires .22 short. .22 CB and .22 short fires from just the energy of the primer.

[@coreyrush8894]

MrCakeandRice yeah but honestly i don’t trust the sanded barrel, it’s no longer rifled because the iron tipped sander too.

[@kazomazo6646]

Great job ! Why you didn't polish the weapon and didn't coat it with rust proof coating?

[@MarkReilly-r6c]

Mr, DiResta your work on the 1873 is no doubt very good restoration work. In my book you very talented and clever. Keep up your products to when first done. You are in fact are a Restorer Not A Re-Finisher. Kudos my friend!!!!!!!!!!!! Your Headstone video was also impressive. I.m glad to see someone for a passion for history and antiques.

[@chalbal]

So glad you didn't mess with the rugged look of the metal. Great to watch.

[@benditopavamp7026]

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[@IrishSkruffles]

Jimmy this is a fantastic restoration, you kept the character of the piece and made it functional again. Just superb!

[@paake3134]

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

[@hectorchavez3210]

So true

[@rsggbambino2710]

Wood & Brass❤️

[@big4jake112]

Quality.

[@raubtiermlgpro3604]

yeah but this one never will shoot good as begining

[@ProAm69]

I think thats called craftsmanship

[@journeymancellist9247]

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

[@KingBharatHindu]

Right bro

[@microsoftpowerpoint3039]

Now this, this puts a smile on my face.

[@SonnyKavanagh]

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

[@zhugzug]

well done, I love to see history preserved.

[@marktindale2290]

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]

it would be neet if they could talk about their past

[@JD-tl7ld]

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.

[@e.z.hernandez6378]

Ignore the haters Jimmy, it’s called self taught for a reason. Trial and success from raw experience, You’re doing better than fine my brother.

[@therestorationofdrwho1865]

Of course there’ll always be the question of “could it be done better, could it be saved better”. Of course it could, it just depends on your abilities and how long you want to spend and how much you want to spend fixing something like this. Anyone who wants to do this better should go find one of these.

[@anthonytaylor9232]

If, by the 'puritan's' standards, mistakes may have been made, then I say, The Person that has not made a mistake - has NEVER MADE ANYTHING. Peace.

[@genes8929]

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!

[@Turboy65]

I wouldn't really call this a restoration but it was a good cleaning and restoration to functional condition. I can't fault your work here. In fact it was pretty conservative, and would basically be the first stages of what a true full restoration would encompass. Free up the action, clean the corruption off, do no harm.

[@radioactivegames9830]

You literally said cleaning and restoration

[@PunakiviAddikti]

That would be a complete rebuilding. Purchasing new genuine parts and only maybe keeping the barrel. This is a restoration. There's no way to make all the metal and wood parts look like brand new and shiny, like it was just assembled for the first time minutes ago. That's impossible.

[@LensBlurr]

I was about to say the same thing

[@hellobruh9191]

Est Crit were you now

[@johnnytoobad4287]

Well said. The pitting shows honest age.

[@ladeseddy5994]

Wanted to see what you did to the bore, if anything, regarding cleaning.

[@RiccardoConturbia]

“How much WD40 do you want?” “Yes”

[@arsenalplayer9075]

LOL 😂

[@veronekovideos7148]

Never is enough

[@AmaterasuJunia]

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]

I don’t get it

[@tinycockjock1967]

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

[@Zalzaroth]

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).

[@repeatagain1789]

The history of bringing back something as old as this the story's it could tell. definitely has a brite future great care nicely done!

[@hollandsalomon3272]

Just something about seeing rust get removed just makes my soul breathe a sigh like Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@jeremybest2413]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@HumanCreativity]

She is a darn beauty, never get rid of her Jimmy

[@mago77222]

the best rifle restoration video i have seen so far, almost no epoxy resin and no paint used.