Gunsmithing - How to Fix Screw Holes in a Winchester 1894 Barrel

[@gonzaloacosta6705]

After sighting in at 60 feet, I could easily cover 5 shots with a nickel kzbin.infoUgkxQt2uORDRfFOVSrO4idv4B90ThT6EOnEL ! Truly a pleasure to shoot! Scope was easy to adjust for eye relief. Only problem the varmints must have seen it delivered lol!Update: So impressed with shot groups at 30 yards I purchased a Hammers 3×9 with adjustable Objective scope! Now a true nail driver!

[@Briandotmiller]

Larry potterfield is the bob Ross of gun smithing

[@jmedi5589]

I say Jack Rowe is the Bob Ross of gunsmithing.

[@kjellringstrom6217]

Well, when it comes to guns i hope there will not be any happy little accidents!

[@philspaces7213]

I don't know about that... Larry has never tried to hide a mistake with a shrub

[@JohnDoe-iw7zc]

I mean hes more of a butcher

[@robertlombardo8437]

@@philspaces7213 No mistakes. Just happy little accidents.

[@InVinteR123]

I've got to be honest here, if it weren't for your videos, Mr. Potterfield, I probably wouldn't have taken a gunsmithing course and started doing something that I truly love. Thank you! I am, and always will be, a loyal MidwayUSA customer!

[@chetmcmasterson]

I'm not a gunsmithing enthusiast, but these videos are a joy to watch for anyone mechanically inclined. I wish that more instructional content were done with this level of clarity and professionalism.

[@anno.nym.faceless]

The level of professionalism displayed here is amazing and inspiring. great videos. the way it should be done.

[@collinbarry7139]

There is no way all of us to thank you for teaching all things gun, restoring, shooting, reloading, gear and yes I will stop now you get the gist of thought!! Thank you many many times!!

[@Thitavares]

Larry, you deserve all the success that came to you. The job and the way you execute it is incredible. Thanks for sharing.

[@peterandersen6515]

Even if your not a shooter or hunter you have to appreciate an artist that is at the top of his profession. Truly amazing! Thank you Mr. Potterfield for your fabulous videos and inspiration to do it right not fast.

[@theashbys8863]

Larry is a legend and so relaxing to watch a craftsman at work these vids are timeless . Thank you Larry

[@nocarebear8301]

Larry demonstrates so much patience. Such an amazing gunsmith. Such a lost art.

[@dales7028]

Great job Larry. You are truly a meticulous professional gunsmith. A blind man could see that from a galloping horse. God bless.

[@CharlieWebster90501]

Larry, your skills never cease to amaze me - awesome finish!

[@Imur_Huckleberry]

You have some of the best "how to" video's on you tube, Thanks for sharing.

[@larrygilmore2029]

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[@brianb900]

Imur Huckleberry say when

[@Tapperlite1]

Reminds me of my great grandpa's old 94 carbine... stock had a notch for every deer, larger one for elk, and an x for bear. It also had a saddle ring. A true cowboy gun that rifle was.

[@bandccoresohio]

Tapperlite1 legend has it he went to shoot his last bear the stock broke he missed and the bear slashed him once across the face before he killed and gutted it with. No more than his two inch swiss army knife....lol

[@briantaylor340]

I love old lever guns.. I can't buy enough of them, I watch too many John Wayne and Clint Eastwood movies growin up..

[@roscoep.coltraine6344]

Not possible I commend you! That's the way things are with the politically correct public they want you to feel guilty about being a true patriot who has great taste in classic American cinematic art!

[@Aint1S]

I could watch refinishing and bluing all day! I'm loving these videos!

[@Anonymous-it5jw]

Great job Larry. Not a wasted motion, not a detail missed. Thanks for this video.

[@ddilink]

I so enjoy watching you work and listening to the explanations. It's a real pleasure to see a master craftsman at work.

[@jordancailes8383]

On the next episode: how to drill and tap a Winchester barrel for a vintage scope

[@ryanehlis426]

Right! Lol

[@JohnDoe-iw7zc]

Basicly

[@arnenelson4495]

Ha! Good one.

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[@ericsmith3440]

These videos are wonderful, if for nothing else than pure interest. However at the very least, they are great for education, and allowing consumers the knowledge not to be taken advantage of by the lack luster share of gunsmiths out there.

[@grizzlydan8]

I never realized how many skills a good gunsmith might have. I could learn some of the skills but I would never have the patience to do such a meticulous job. My hat is off to Larry.

[@bigbilllasalle]

It's a pleasure to see you work.

[@Dldmny]

These videos are exactly what I had in mind when I suggested them years ago. People simply don't understand what is involved in gunsmithing and mess with DIY attempts, to avoid what they view as the high cost of dealing with pros.

[@saretrob]

Sir, you are awesome. Love your videos. Keep them coming. I am a happy customer of MidwayUSA.

[@MaxwellBenson80]

Awesome video! I had no idea how much work was involved in bluing a firearm. This gentleman seems like a true professional!

[@sonnygunz9207]

You never cease to amaze me Larry. Thanks again.

[@chuckvan1568]

Larry, thank you for showing us how to do this. I learned a lot and appreciate your skill level and technique in repairing the screw holes in this beautiful old rifle. Like MidwayUSA too!

[@Texasmilitarydepartmentvid9654]

Bless this man he even has the tool's to re- serialize the numbers so all of them match .

[@sammylacks4937]

Learn something new every day. Very nice job.

[@johnburrows1179]

He’s an artist. Superb work

[@davyrockstar4595]

Larry is just the best and a very kind person.

[@davyrockstar4595]

Larry is a part of American Legends of 20th Century

[@bpcaboutpconapc5461]

Wow i had an old poster of one of these take down masterpieces on my wall as a teen. in Ireland that's the closest one can get to such a beauty.. thanks for the vid. your a true craftsman in your work and how you express the simplicity of perfection.

[@thomasjones6629]

Absolutely amazing work. I've got an Everlast powertig welder and I never thought I could make repairs on guns with it.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

I think this is the best video I have seen of yours. Very well done and informative. The barrel turned out great also!

[@sahmadi1000]

I am humbled by all that you do for us. The smallest thing that I can do in return is to subscribe.

[@thesheepman220]

Wish I had Larry workshop and tools , nice job Larry

[@mikeborth2476]

Man I just love your videos. You love your work and the whistling shows it. Keep it up.

[@kajetandziebaj6405]

Holy cow that was amazing... That workshop is amazing...

[@Programming101]

Larry Potterfield does amazing work!

[@BigRooster616]

Thank you Mr. Potterfield For the content you put out

[@dumonr71]

Larry Potterfield is my hero!

[@kirrich9441]

I just went down to the basement of the Ace Hardware on Virginia St., in Reno, NV and the young guy found two for me for the two holes that had been drilled and tap to mount a scope. I think it was under 50 cents! They matched the others exactly!!!

[@oldgoat1890]

That was really a good blend. I usually press plugs in or thread a plug with a shoulder from the same material(If I know what it is). I have had problems with weld showing up as a different color. I even leave the plugs extra long so I have plenty to cut off. Even the compression will of the plug steel will show up with bluing sometimes. Not as easy as it looks.

[@33jayman]

Thanks for posting this and your other videos. I have learned a lot from watching them.

[@Pinrod93]

Great work, not for an amateur to tackle. My way if thinking is the screw holes are part of the history of this rifle and I would have left them alone.

[@JacksonParodi]

4:12 me, as I watch these excellent videos

[@hoobeydoobey1267]

Beautiful! Wonderful craftsmanship.

[@jools182]

This guy is amazing, so good to watch

[@antoniomarin6893]

Sinceramente da gusto ver trabajar a un profesional en la materia,su trabajo es muy original....

[@BuzntFrog]

Every step involves another $5,000 in tools

[@WCGwkf]

The only expensive tools here are the lathe and the mill which this job could be done without. No one buys machine tools to refinish their gun and tosses them in the scrap yard. The cost of these tools doesn't matter. I'd you can't afford it, send it to a pro. If you can't afford that forget about it!

[@PBMS123]

@@WCGwkf Yes, and they're very expensive tools too. That's also a pretty decently expensive drill press, but you can get them relatively cheaply. That mill and lathe are easily $5k each.

[@Ronsonic]

And a humidity closet he made for$15 and a $12 boiler. The really expensive stuff wasn't necessary, just something he'll use if it's there. The TIG welder is getting to be a fairly ubiquitous tool these days.

[@justinriley8651]

larry could do all this with hand tools he doesn't need anything fancy it's just for convenience. he's the real deal! and if he can make some money by making these videos good for him.

[@Ryan.90]

​@@WCGwkfTrue, plenty of guys here in the UK have lathes that were made in the 1970's.

[@whitms101]

That was awesome! I love watching these videos.

[@rico300zx]

You sir are an expert, God bless you and America

[@BigAlWillis]

never seen anything like it. thats amazing skill

[@The762nato]

Larry instead of plugging the barrel with wooden plugs use all thread rod make nylon taper plugs and draw them up with nuts. I came up with this while doing parkerizing to prevent any from getting in the barrel works 100% and if you design the plugs with threads in them and a long enough taper they will work on different calibers . Mitchell Maxberry

[@robertgreendyke8617]

as a gun collector, i find this type of work both beautiful and petrifying

[@robertlombardo8437]

Why petrifying? He's hardly destroying it.

[@LordDigz12]

Great job Larry!

[@andregross7420]

Nice job, Larry!

[@2541968joey]

great video & well presented.....love the work shop.

[@jeffpowers1979]

Absolutely first class craftsmanship A++

[@fernandox.madrid9470]

This is a very educational video, thank you Sir

[@Greyhawk-h9u]

Larry is an expert gunsmith

[@Dementore6]

Beautiful work

[@ChrisMartin-wc6ht]

Do you got a video on a 865 plainmen repair of the mag release spring

[@AZVIDS]

Learned a lot in this short video. Thank you Sir!

[@ed21690]

Impressive skill and knowledge of the techniques needed!

[@bobmcranor1049]

Wow! I wish I could work with you to learn just a little of what you know.

[@Mark-en4cr]

professionalism at its best.

[@bluesman97]

Thanks Larry... Your knowledge is much appreciated..

[@JohnTaylor-xz1ve]

I have found that any welding on a barrel causes a tight spot in the bore. For this reason I only weld on barrels that are going to have a liner installed. I do use a TIG welder for many repairs on guns including adding length to a barrel that has been shortened and then installing a liner.

[@GRIZZ357]

Awesome shop brother and Mad Skills to boot

[@Banjoandguns]

We didn't get the grand finale " I am larry Potterfield and that's the way it is"

[@243WW]

Amazing job, well done, and thanks for posting.

[@mikebauer3622]

This guy can do ANYTHING

[@vajake1]

Thanks for posting this. I have to do this exact same thing to one of my rifles!

[@MAXCOBRALAZERFACE]

You do beautiful work..

[@manjitsoni9676]

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[@tommygun6028]

Great show!!! 😎👍

[@MrDaveGeneric]

On my subscriptions the have been many videos on the ole lever gun... recently.. Curious? And I just happen to be lookin' for a couple for my Twin boys... I have always hunted with one...

[@ThyDarkGAMER]

wish I had of that stuff Larry good think I am watching a video of something I can never do thanks Larry thanks for the business

[@aaronbuckmaster7063]

I’d find an A5 scope and mount it back onto the rifle.

[@brandondouglass8287]

Too cool!!! Best channel on you tube.

[@williamharper9893]

I think I'd rather have the holes than a re-blued 94.

[@mouija1450]

That is amazing. I'm very impressed!

[@jamilthemaster]

Does renovation like remaking the caliber numbers and removing original blueing cause the price to depreciate?

[@seffy333]

You’re a wizard Larry!

[@jesusoftheapes]

Larry Potterfield is an alien ! But an alien that loves firearms !

[@killerkane1957]

What is your opinion of a similar method to fill the lock hole in a new S&W pistol??

[@sirhammerhead800]

I have an old Winchester 25-20 with octagonal barrel, not sure of the exact model. I was wondering if you can give me an rough idea as to what it might be worth ?

[@bosstube9046]

Mr potterfield I've got a 1940 remington model 81 that has been drilled and tapped on the receiver I would have it welded up like the rifle in this video but the receiver is extremely thin especially were it was drilled and don't want any damage to the frame how would you recomend I repair this at least 3 people have told me filler screws I'd prefer something more seem less but I'll settle if it's the only option

[@martinmeeks5081]

absolutely incredible

[@donaldoehl7690]

Before removing vintage scope and plugging holes I recommend getting a factory letter in order to find out if gun was factory ordered with scope. Many guns were ordered this way and this "repair" can greatly affect the value to a Winchester collector.

[@timothyrice8194]

What did you have your welder set at

[@k.w.churchill4397]

Another Superb Job, sir !

[@dustinh4175]

Seems like your changing a piece of history

[@larsfinlay7325]

can you make a video about how to file away factory serial numbers

[@Marvin-ek9ov]

Neat, but how many people have access to the type of Equipment you have, toward accomplishing such Tasks? I do admire your still though.

[@radguzzi]

Great job taking some of the "age" off an old gun without the gaudy "unnatural" look of full hot-salt re-blue....yes, you CAN "re-blue" an "antique" without "ruining" it! I used to do it all the time to turn some sadly neglected classics into much more presentable "shooter-grade" pieces. There is a huge difference between tasteful and appropriate work to remove/minimize SOME age/abuse/pitting/wear on a gun, and the dreaded "refinished!" concept everyone in the Antique Gun World seems so afraid of.

[@sheadjohn]

its a professional job. is the rifle worth more now it has the screws removed or less because it has been refinished?

[@Njennings42]

Hi, I have a model 94 made sometime around the mid 50s, and it functions well, except right at the end of closing the lever. It seems to catch on something and makes it hard to close. I'd be interested in knowing if you have any idea what the problem is or how to solve it? I haven't taken the rifle down yet, but I plan to sometime in the coming month or so

[@wyldbill100]

I can't even lick an ice cream cone without dribbling all over my shirt, Larry. How in the world do you stay so clean in these videos???