EXTREMELY Rare Gun Lighter Restoration, World War II - D-day 1944!

Rare Gun Lighter Restoration from World War II - D-day 1944! This time I repair and restore a very cool war relic built of .50 Cal cartridges by a soldier during WW II.
About the rare .50 Cal gun lighter
This is a very special and cool looking war relic from the World War 2. It’s found by a metal detecting group in France and giving to me to restore. Its made out of .50 Cal machineguns cartridges and it looks very cool. The lighter is made of a brass base and old copper cartridges dated 1942 and 1943. The .50 Cal ammunition was mostly used in the browning machineguns during WW2.
THE RESTORATION PROCESS
I started cleaning the lighter to get an overview of damages so I could plan the restoration. Then I continued by detaching all the lighter parts which was soldered on the lighter frame: the trigger, the trigger guard and the copper cartridges.
I cleaned the gun frame and the copper cartridges in my sandblaster using very fine aluminum beads together with low air pressure. Just to avoid unnecessary damage to the restoration project.
There were a lot of dents and scratches on the lighter parts but overall a very fine condition after all these years on in the ground. I also gave the parts a light hand grinding with some high 1500 grit sandpaper. I polished all the parts but I managed to keep the old look of the lighter still preserve some of the wear and tear on the lighter.
All the small parts was in my mini tumbler using aluminum oxide as my media.
When all the parts was cleaned I soldered it all together and added lighter fluid cotton, a new wick, flint and flint spring to the project. And finished by making a new wick lid from a .308 Winchester hunting bullet
I really think this restoration video turned out very good. Please subscribe if you want to see more cool upcoming projects 🙂 And DON’T FORGET TO SEE my F-4 PHANTOM II Aircraft Restoration - • F-4 PHANTOM II Aircraf... 👈
Thanks for watching my channel. See you soon.
Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin.

[@derandere4965]

Symbol: Shoulder badge „Big Red One“, US 1st Infantry Division. They were the first US unit to land in Sicily and, later, on the Normandy beaches. Generally, they made it a bad habit to be the first EVERYHWERE, and that would include the city of Aachen, the first German city to be occupied by the Western Allies.

[@nicholasemerson9852]

My old unit in Afghanistan

[@davidjohnston330]

And a fantastic movie staring Lee Marvin.

[@derandere4965]

@@nicholasemerson9852. good you made it out alive.

[@saveliymirnyy]

Он их сам делает старыми и зелёными. У него все видео такие. Все что он ремонтирует все пузырями пошло зелёное. Химическаяа я реакция. А не природа. Обман зрителя

[@jaredsmidt6346]

The Big Red 1 out Ft. Riley, Kansas.

[@raserus]

John D. would be proud to see how his lighter was brought back to life. Stellar work.

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Would be awesome if he or a relative saw this

[@Fishmoalapaix]

I Wonder how many John D. were on Omaha Beach and if internet foes could find his children/grand children.

[@madmax82988]

You don't know that.

[@Einherjar_17]

Usually in that environment "Jhon D." is for "Jhon Doe", also known as an anonymous person, or someone "without a name." He means that this item has no owner, the owner is whoever finds it, something logical in that place and in those times, it must have passed through many hands...

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you so much ❤️ :)

[@Lighthawk_Demon]

I think we should all take a moment to honor and thank John D. for his service, and possibly his sacrifice. Thank you sir for serving and/or your sacrifice for the greater good of this world. God Bless You!!! 🇺🇸🗽

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Salute

[@Bl0ckfett]

I don't think so. You Americans think you make the world better. The only thing you can make is war. And I don't remember WWII.

[@scottenglert4083]

I was young enough growing up to not really appreciate it but eventually learned of the significance of our quiet, old guy neighbor - one summer in the 1980s he and his wife took a trip to Europe (they *never* traveled)... My mom told me - they are going to a reunion / ceremony... turns out he was a medic with the Big Red One - followed Patton & Bradley around - Africa... Italy...D-Day...Battle of the Bulge. He lived a long but I'd guess also an at least somewhat troubled life after 1945. I've lived in reverence of him ever since I learned as a young teenager more about what his service involved...

[@monicagooch5906]

I always taught my children to never just see an old person as an old person and nothing else - they always have a history to be told, and some of them would put us all to shame. I'm happy to say my children treat elderly people with respect, regardless of who they are.

[@SesshouFan22]

@@monicagooch5906 I used to tell my brothers a lot of those old guys and gals were once more badass than most of us could ever hope to be.

[@KamshotUshatPomoev]

👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐ Если бы не вы,то никто.

[@KamshotUshatPomoev]

​@@monicagooch5906они ни когда бы вас не опозорили.

[@ВикторУютный]

Здравствуй, дорогой друг. Давно не имел возможности посмотреть твои видео,так как уже год на войне. Пошёл добровольцем. Не устаю восхищаться твоим мастерством,твоими чудесными руками, которые творят искусство возрождения. Всех благ тебе,и побольше интересных находок и реставраций.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot I am glad you returned safe 😊

[@МаринаПетрова-ч4у]

Excellent, as usual. This is not a job, this is the art.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@yotubemaster-s7z]

Täyttä taidetta. Mestarin työtä.

[@4551...]

Мастер, ты молодец, красавчик, ЛУЧШИЙ!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ОФИГЕННАЯ РАБОТА!!!!!!!! 🥇🥇🥇✔️✔️✔️

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊❤

[@Klasyczny_Introwertyk]

Przystojny, a skąd to wiesz?

[@jorgeandreszanocchi6485]

Outstanding work Martin. Always respecting lost war veteran's belongings. As a veteran myself, I thank you for these restorations.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for watching I am really happy you like what I do 😊

[@masstrapper7645]

That is the emblem of the big red 1. Man you get some of the coolest WW2 artifacts. Another fantastic job. 👍👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot I really appreciat it 😊

[@Nikolay06]

Как всегда супер! А музыка в конце создает волнительный момент! Очень круто! Всегда с удовольствием смотрю Ваши реставрации! Спасибо!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for watching I really appreciate it

[@Запискикондиционерщика]

Марти, Вы - отличный мастер! С удовольствием смотрю все Ваши видео, спасибо.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I really appreciate it 😊

[@sir-ht4pj8nm1l]

Nothing more satisfying than a clean restoration 👌

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks, glad you think so

[@captbriansbees]

Lost my father in law 2 years ago, he was Big Red 1 during Vietnam. Thank you for this video. Btw, his name was Martin too.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

sorry to hear that you lost him 😢

[@stewwilliams1537]

What an honor to restore such items of historic value. Truly a calling on your part. Thank you for your craft sir, job well done.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for watching 😊

[@GraemeBurgess1]

i bet that lighter could tell some stories, imagine the history. Such a great restoration as usual

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks for watching and for your kind words 👌

[@thomas-i5o7h]

I'm quite certain that the person who created this device all those years ago, is happy to see how you have given his creation a new life.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

I really hope so

[@dragonmaid1360]

Its possibly hes already passed but wouldnt it be neat to find the family?

[@mjb12141963]

They were called the Greatest Generation. Not to take anything away from what those men and women did at home and abroad, but the men and women who have fought and died and been injured over the last 2 or 3 decades are pretty badass too. I want to say a huge Thanks with tears of gratitude for all those who fought, died, or were injured physically and, or emotionally to make America and the rest of the world a little safer from the bad people who seek to take advantage of others. Happy Memorial Day to all who served.

[@tomswindler64]

As always you have outdone yourself,great restoration.nice way to honor the military veterans from the past.great video.just keep on doing what you do best.😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for watching I really appreciate it 😊

[@bulentilhangoncaloglu1756]

After all, war is not good. This is a lighter with bad memories. Thank you for restoring it to remind us how beautiful peace is. You did another great job. In the meantime, you need to hire and train an apprentice... These restoration works must continue after you are gone... Let me remind you... 😉

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks for your comment I appreciate it 😊

[@Maks-df5oi]

Вы молодцы восстановить всякое не каждому под силу продолжайте также делать офигеный контет счастья вам здоровья и чтобы вы всегда делали для нас ролики❤😊

[@mattvermillion6062]

Beautiful restoration. Thank you. Now, go enjoy a beer. ;)

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks so much Matt. Yes will do - cheers 🍻

[@FerSniper]

Лучший, спасибо за потраченное время!!! Здоровья тебе и твоей семье!!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@ArthurShelby...]

Nice video of preserving this piece of art from WWII...

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks so much glad you think so 😊

[@wasnik888]

Замечательная работа, смотрится на одном дыхании. Вы настоящий мастер, в совершенстве владеете всеми секретами этой работы 👍👍👍

[@abellos]

Martin, i like how u start from a piece of garbage and transform it into a shiny item! god job as usual

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@brettvanwagner6743]

Your “magic” bench is brilliant! I stoped using my big grinding wheel because I would run into it when not in use!

[@ThatRasinger26]

Am I the only one who noticed the doll blink? 😂😂

[@singaroy1124]

Found your comment. I'm not the only one

[@smn_brice4081]

Ah je suis pas fou 😱

[@heyboo1954]

What min

[@ThatRasinger26]

​@@heyboo1954 11.43 or there abouts

[@djnone8137]

He is just as good at editing. Always an Easter egg in his videos. Soldier in window too while sandblasting

[@АлександрТроеглазов-ы5з]

Очень красивая зажигалка.Вы как всегда лучше всех.Продолжайте свое любимое дело и радуйте нас дальше,прекрасной реставрацией старых вещей

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I really appreciate it 😊

[@andybrooks7228]

They made a movie about the 1st infantry division based on Samuel Fuller's experience during WW2. The movie was made in 1980 and starred Lee Marvin and Mark Hamill. The 1st infantry division was known as the big red one which is also the name of the movie.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot for info 👍👍

[@michaelmcdonnell5998]

All the guys must have had a laugh when John D lit their smokes with that! The greatest generation ♥️

[@AwesomeRestorations]

yes I think so too ❤😊

[@hairychest7865]

Good job as always Martin

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@ahamedkabeer2655]

Excellent work really awesome martin ❤️

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I am very happy you liked it 😊

[@cathybenson5119]

Wow. I wonder if John D of Omaha is still alive. Or his family.

[@brucemitchell5637]

I was thinking the same thing! It would be nice if his family could see what he made!

[@lcampm2]

Omaha beach John Doe

[@giangthidiem]

so good and hardworking. I'm a repair girl from Vietnam

[@A.R.C.77]

Dam that a cool lighter

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot

[@CrustyRestorations]

Another piece of history saved 😃

[@Hargravity]

I'd like to see a video of how they make them look old and damaged before they "restore" them.

[@My_Op]

The John D. Omaha 44 at the end is a silly joke: John Doe, Omaha Beach, 1944. Most of his viewers aren't that bright 🙂

[@Quakeboy02]

I've seen a lot of rust in my life, and none of it sits on top of a pristine surface. So, yeah, this is nonsense.

[@PorkPieNews]

Bite the big one!

[@andregatinhobrancomiau]

The soldier would say to you now: Your restoration work deserves a medal of recognition for the beautiful work done 🎖️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😌😉✌🏻

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for your comment, I am glad you think so 😊

[@scotty2735]

That's the Big Red 1, I very rough and tough US army unit

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks for info 👍

[@TrueThiago]

Beautiful! 👏 Rio de Janeiro - 🇧🇷

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@russhoffman6301]

The logo on the grip is for the US Army's 1st Infantry Division

[@warheader-gaming5462]

I'm not the only person who was thinking that too ( 2:31)

[@brandonkoblens4832]

Known as the "Big Red One"

[@kizlok73]

Hello Martin, I'm currently cleaning out my micro workshop and I took a break because I was a bit fascinated by the number of things I have, I came across your new video and I got new energy, great greetings and thank you🙋🏻‍♂️ cheers 🍻

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Ha ha a good break once in awhile is good Tomasz. Have a great day and enjoy the sunny day ☀️🍺 cheers from Sweden

[@allanpullin7435]

1st Army corps

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks for info 😊

[@desavage9156]

Очередной кусочек истории выдернут из лап забвения 👍Есть только небольшое замечание, при работе стамеской или заточенным шпателем, рабочий ход инструмента должен быть от себя и пальцы перед инструментом лучше не держать😊 Говорю как специалист по охране труда с многолетним стажем☝

[@sailor6750]

Класс!👍👍👍 Как я мог пропустить этот ролик? Потрясающая работа!

[@jimlawnjr]

Big Red 1 , Is the unit , One amazing find and fantastic restoration 👍🏻

[@juliocesarfonsecagarciaces8845]

Dear friend, you never cease to surprise me with your magnificent videos, not only because of the work of art that you bring back to life, but also because of the quality of your audiovisual, my respects to you, I only have the doubt that you have with the restored objects.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I am really happy that you like what I do. I keep the restored objects :)

[@Einherjar_17]

Excellent reconstruction, a pleasure to see you gentleman, the symbol is for the US 1st Infantry Division, and the name means "anonymous", that is what "Jhon D."/"Jhon Doe" really means, hug from southern Argentina my brother .

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks so much for your comment 😊😊

[@rohitatyoutube327]

So nice to see you my friend ❤😁

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks - glad that you watched my new video 😊❤

[@nickmaylock94]

Шикарная, тонкая работа! Спасибо за видео! Вы лучший!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@BrokeMoFo]

My Grandparents worked at that plant, my grandma was one of the inspectors checking the 50 cal. shells. Still have one from when she worked there.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

that is so cool 😊👍

[@PorkPieNews]

I'm right next to St. Louis!!!! Loved the video!! Awesome piece and work!! I hope you have more videos coming!!❤

[@klio_dm2507]

Реставрация удалась на славу. Спасибо за видео. Воскресенье получилось интересное😊

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you very much for watching 😊

[@numismatist55]

Привет друг мой .отличная работа. Как всегда!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for your kind words 😊😊

[@erobinson55]

Great work as always. I'd like to thank John D. for his service.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot for your comment 😊

[@loverofniteghostfreak364]

Holy talk about being blown away...u did a fantastic job wow

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@alinka1776]

Пескоструйная обработка это просто фантастика какая-то ❤❤❤

[@AwesomeRestorations]

yes I think so too 😊

[@elisaortizmignolet419]

Dan ganas de llorar de lo emocionante que resulta el final es una pieza rara nunca vista y muy antigua !!!!! Nunca se deterioro !!!!!! HERMOSA.. SEA UD BENDEVIDO

[@LandOfWind]

Bravo l'Artiste ( 🎬 2ème). Wahou plus de 5M ! Normal Respect👍

[@pieter6615]

One of the best renovations of lighters I've seen on KZbin👍🙂

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@user-gy7vy6ud9t]

Как всегда. Очень красивое и интересное видео. Автор большой молодец!!!👍🏻

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@TemplarsatAcre]

Well done Martin. Another master class of restoration. Youve done John D proud. And thankyou John D for your service.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot - I hope so 😊

[@alexmeza392]

Just today I was at the dentist. I greatly value the detailed and precise work that is your profession and your work here. Very interesting restoration with such valuable companies of birds and crickets. Thank you!! 🍻

[@AwesomeRestorations]

ha ha ... Alex. Hope that you have a nice dentist - Thanks - Glad you enjoyed it - Have a great day, cheers from Sweden 🍺😉👌❤️

[@sandiearmagost2914]

It’s amazing how fast sandblasting brings it back to life. As always! brilliant work!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

sandblasting is really king 😊

[@wildernesshermit2126]

Beautiful restoration.

[@Александр-з2ь1ь]

Шикарная работа. Мастеру респект 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@Serzh_Molotov]

Отличная работа, благодарю за вашу работу.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks so much 😊

[@mikecon7634]

That first vise needs an awesome restoration!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

yes - agree 😂

[@yakov5529]

bravo!) another video masterpiece!! thank you for the aesthetic pleasure received))) you are a Professional 😁 Well, according to tradition: greetings from Siberia, Russia! )))

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for your comment 😊

[@truthlesslouw]

Lt Winters doing some sandblasting I see! Awesome work as always!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much. Yes nice of him to stop by and help me 😊😊

[@bernalvargas6251]

Saludos desde Costa Rica. Pura vida. Como siempre un excelente trabajo 👏. Vamos por más restauraciones 😊

[@khozabenhamid9745]

It's either those round we're defect or been customized by soldier at that time.. short story, it's nice to see it been brought to live again 😊

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks, glad you liked it

you got an amazing skills dude enjoyed feels like an asmr in other way keep it up 🥰🥰 love from india

[@nathandieatrick7117]

You're my favorite restoration page, that extra love and passion you put into your work always makes me happy especially when you restore old personal military items

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I am really glad you think so 😊

[@adammccutchan2357]

Me and Dick Winters think you did a great job 💪🏻

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot

[@TTalksVA]

Cool that you use the very thing that made it be in this state to begin with to clean it, very cool indeed

[@cid616]

I've already written many times, but I'll write it again... awesome!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks so much 😊

[@xA-A-RONx]

Always excited when you upload.!!!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Yay! Thank you! 👌

[@RachidRachid-th8lq]

Restoring history travelling through the far past technology

[@thorbenweede2275]

Super Video, du hast dich mal wieder übertroffen. Es ist toll dir zu zuschauen 😊

[@AwesomeRestorations]

vielen danke Thorben 😊😊

[@blazewolf9038]

really miss watching ur episodes always a good way to end the nite

[@junioravila6165]

I love your videos dude! They’re so simple yet so intriguing! They’re peaceful yet exciting, please keep uploading !!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you! Will do!

[@rodvickery9169]

Another superb restoration Awesome. Time for a beer I guess?

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks. Yes I think so 🍻🍻

[@czifear]

3:03 Это же Капитан Ричард Уинтерс : ) Спасибо за ролик! как всегда Потрясающе!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks I am glad you liked it

[@rohitshukla9756]

Total transformation 😀 Martin, you are a magician ❤️

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks my friend 😊

[@laurafinn7783]

Aww Big Red 1. First Infantry Division. I love your military restorations.

[@louise3993]

I don’t know what’s crazier. The old things you find to restore or how crazy good they look when you are done. I think both. Wait didn’t you keep Heineken beer in the fridge. Now I think I see Budweiser. Random doll in the drawer. I’m sure there is a back story to it. Another amazing restoration. 😊. Thanks for showing us

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot for your comment 😊 I did keep the Heineken fridge - it is at my office and then I have the Budweiser in the garage 🍻

[@Charlielizard]

Now, this was truly an Awesome Restoration! Big Red 1; or, First Infantry Division, founded in 1917. Still in awe at how you restored a fantastic piece of history. Thank you for a wonderful video.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@p1chenika]

We need a video of the restoration of your vise!!!!

[@itodaichi03]

I always watch your videos. I'm impressed by your careful work.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@randyjennie2381]

This was a wonderful piece of trench art. And You made it beautiful again

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you so much 😀

[@abhayprakash6070]

Absolutely wonderful job AR❤. Love it 🥰

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you so much - I am really glad you think so 😊❤

[@Rick40867]

Ultimate This is called Art

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks 😊

[@ALPHASASYLUM]

Another Awesome restoration Martin. Love the addition of the bullet wick cover. Keep up the good work sir.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much my friend glad you liked it 😊

[@ALPHASASYLUM]

@@AwesomeRestorations You are very welcome my friend.

[@sonjahuebner4948]

Gut gemacht. Tolle Arbeit!

[@elYisusdelaNazza]

John D. Is proud there, above us

[@AwesomeRestorations]

I hope so 😊

[@alepontocom3090]

Great restorations, more videos please.

[@starsmlad]

Cool!!! she survived 🔥

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot

[@juanpablolopez8585]

This is amazing, it's a piece of history, thank you for come to life again.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thomasebelsheiser6422]

That looks awesome. Very very good job. Well done.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊