Winchester Model 42: Anvil 0130

Model 42 is NOT a baby copy of the M12. Totally different action and function. The barrel takedown is the only thing in common. NOT a tutorial...we show what you need to learn, not how to do . Cannot perform at this level? Do NOT attempt.
Support us: / anvil and a big shout out to those that do.....

[@johnmcmorris1170]

Great video as always. I have been watching your videos for years and in the past couple of years I have set up a shop in my basement to do cleaning and conversions. Been through several of my own WWII firearms collection and have done several for friends and relatives. Not doing it for hire, just as a hobby. I learn something new with every episode I watch. I just completed a pair of Model 1858 New Army's that were manufactured in 1864. They turned out beautiful. Thanks for the education. I still have much to learn.

[@marknovak8255]

THIS IS WHY we make the videos. OUTSTANDING

[@johnmcmorris1170]

I do have one question. Sometimes you use kerosene after your finish carding and sometimes you use 30 wt. non-detergent motor oil. Are they fully interchangeable or are situations where one should be used over the other? Thx. JM

[@Tunkkis]

@@johnmcmorris1170 I recall in an eariler Anvil kerosine was used to displace water, while the motor oil is for lubrication proper.

[@marknovak8255]

Both are interchangeable equally. Used motor oil is cheaper and easier to get

[@johnmcmorris1170]

Many thanks. I just finished 4 K98k's. They turned out very well. Used dark walnut danish oil on the stocks. Really made them look nice. @@marknovak8255

[@REXOB9]

Really appreciate how you think out loud and describe your thought process. Especially when you aren't sure what a part does, and then you figure it out. Incredible. (You do NOT talk too much!)

[@baronoflivonia.3512]

I remember using a Polaroid Instamatic to see how stuff looked before I took apart.

[@marknovak8255]

Digital photography makes us worthless and weak...

[@danbusey]

Thank you, Mark! I know you claim this stuff is for entertainment purposes only, but you are a great teacher.

[@jonjames7328]

That was fun. It’s not often I hear Mark say he would like to own what he’s just fixed. It is a lovely looking thing, a piece of history and also a mass produced honest to goodness gun.

[@parrisgeorge9708]

Mark thanks for a great video on one of the neatest little shotguns out there. I was VERY lucky to have a friend that specialized in restoring Winchester firearms with his primary focus being the models 97, 12, 21, and 42. Like many in the business he would buy basket case guns to use as a source for parts. One time he picked up a 42 that had been in a flood for enough time to REALLY mess up the outer finish on poor thing. When he got into it he expected to find the same kind of damage but was lucky that former owners were very liberal with oil over years. He decided to see if he could save the thing. He was able to put it into good order but not good enough finish wise to where he wanted to sell it. That Christmas he gave it to me which is how I came to own one of the neatest little shotguns ever put out by a maker.

[@BESHYSBEES]

❤ hey Mark and Bruno another great take down and explanation, I always enjoy seeing the mechanics inside and I too would like to own it

[@Tunkkis]

It is always a delight to observe the working of a man who knows what he is doing.

[@disophisis]

I appreciate your care for these old firearms. I have an old Ithaca M66 that was a cheapo single shot 20 gauge back in the 60s, but it's my most cherished one now.

[@RobGreenside]

Great video Mark. I too have used my cell phone to take multiple pics when tearing something apart- super reference to go back to pics when everything goes back together. Thanks for sharing this video !!!

[@jamesfinney8810]

Mark; dirt (mud) dobbers crave 5/16-.3125 pipes also! I have cleaned out 1000 2 cycle string trimmer mufflers that wouldn't run after they crawled in & deposited their soil...

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

I can't believe you took all the patina off of the gun. It works now probably has no value left. I will never understand collectors who would rather have a rusty, no-good gun rather than doing the maintenance. Another one saved. Thanks for taking us along.

[@stevencroon]

My Grandfather gave me his 42 when I was ten years old, and I have had it ever since. I still take it out every year Grouse hunting, such a wonderful piece. After having it for over sixty years I will probably have to let it go someday but it is serial number 12 and I just have such fond memories of it and my Grandfather I don't know if I can.

[@marknovak8255]

Pass it on while YOU still have a say in who will care for it.....just sayin

[@stevencroon]

Good idea for sure, Thanks@@marknovak8255

[@joearledge1]

Don't let anyone tell you that you're too chatty Mark... I like it when you talk nerdy!

[@cudamank]

Thanks Mark. Watching your videos always makes me want to find an old shotgun to bring back to life.

[@MW-sw4cp]

Such a privilege to watch you work. You make it all look so easy.

[@chrisblood7395]

Man, I KNEW I should have bought that like-new Model 42 when I had the chance... Most excellent video as always, Mark.

[@PhilipfDuffy]

We may be related by marriage. My wife is a Golonka,nee Novak. They came from southern Poland. I am addicted to learning from your videos, and i am 85years old. And i am a retired Navy Admiral. Philip Duffy. Williamsburg, VA

[@scottwilliams4383]

I have my grandfather's model 42 and it's a joy to shoot and I'd never part with it that being said this video gas been extremely informative.

[@brucemiller8109]

the reason I began collecting Winchester and Marlin lever guns and shotguns is the fact they have old school quality that will give you many Many years of service. WELL DONE.

[@jebblinne3273]

Pure talent! A joy to watch!

[@TheIrishAmish]

As always Mark, a pure joy to be able to witness what you do.

[@johndilday1846]

Beautiful gun. So nice that you were able to rescue it from death by corrosion.

[@gcarson19]

Nice. My late uncle had one of these, went to his kids, and it has sat in a safe for years with no maintenance. I can only imagine the state that it's in...

[@orionfixr7713]

Once again you start the video working on a piece I've never considered and by the time you finish with it I want one big time! Great work as always!

[@StonyRC]

Such a privilege to watch a true professional gunsmith. Many Thanks, Mr Novak.

[@joaoebordignon]

Every Mark video makes me happy for owning a modern shotgun. 2 pins and a screw cap, trigger group is just a block with arrows pointing where to oil. Easiest maintenance ever!

[@daveboon5992]

The Brilliance of the Inventors & Engineers that designed these mechanical pieces of jewellery were genius ! Then along comes Mark to eulogise it for us mere mortals 😍 Thank you so much 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@user-qn3qf9iw2e]

Mark, Thank you for what you do. I just came into possession of a 1937 model 42 which was completely frozen up due to lack of maintenance and improper care. I couldn't find anything anywhere on how to properly tear down and clean the gun until I found your video. I would have been lost without it! Thank you again.

[@travisrains3659]

I’m doing the maintenance and stopping the decay of a Mod 12 now. Thanks to you sharing your knowledge. Thank you

[@marknovak8255]

Glad to help

[@alsatful]

OGMark going gangster and rocking that slam fire 410 ... lol love it

[@gus9225]

This is the gun I learned how to shoot with. My Dad loved the Model 42 and passed it down to us boys. I've blued several of these over the years and the quality steel in these 42's makes for a beautiful gun.

[@beezo2560]

Thanks for the deep dive Mark. Really enjoyed it.

[@GryphonIndustrial]

He ain't shittin' about mud dobber nests. Y'all have no idea. Those things are a MENACE!

[@BigT27295]

You got that right. Always,always look first.

[@257shooter9]

I have a skeet grade model 42 that was my dad’s. it was made in the late 40’s. I really enjoyed this episode.

[@josephcormier5974]

Thank you sir for another awesome video of interest and knowledge six stars

[@djinfwb]

Thanks Mark for the very informative and honest video!! .410’s are my favorite shotguns and the model 42 is one of the ones I’m missing in my collection.

[@ggwoutdoors2a]

One more shotgun for the bucket list. Great presentation Mark. Oh ya loved PATina!

[@paullewis5045]

Really nice recovery on a great 410. Loved the positive safety!

[@LeewardStudios]

You’ve got a new fan in my daughter. All she had to do was see your Perry the Platypus Pez.

[@marknovak8255]

A gift from MY daughter 15 years ago. Why yes, yes it was.......

[@clarkcoker7874]

Incredible work as always, Mark! 👊

[@tonyjones9715]

Thank you Mark I really injoy watching your videos I Learn so much. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@subterfusion4005]

Its a pleasure to watch your work. 2 things i do; to help avoid launching parts i will slide a zip loc bag over the assembly and work thru the bag. 2nd, the old wooden plugs lose their varnish over time and can retain moisture, so i like to spray them with a couple coats of clearcoat or even substitute with a piece of polymer round stock.

[@jackadkisson7329]

Mark, thanks for the deep dive into the model 42! I have a couple of these sweet little firearms, and I enjoy shooting them. Great for squirrels, rabbits, and quail! I learned a lot from the videos! Thanks and God bless you!

[@mikeseigel6566]

Makes my bolt action single shot Sears 410 look simple as all get out. Thanks for another great episode Mark.

[@johncunnington3914]

I love these. Why? Because nobody is coming to save you. You are on your own. We need to know how to preserve our heritage and keep everything running.

[@capecodmikemike7482]

Nice to see modified mines is like most being full chock. As always Mark great work.

[@johnsmith-sp6yl]

a lack of maintenance turns into patina when the guy knows what he got and dont want no lowballers

[@WHATAGIRLWANTS2009]

Mark, thanks for sharing your knowlede and expertise!

[@user-en9zo2ol4z]

Beautiful work Mark as always.

[@MerihemXx]

Mark, as always, you are a stud of a Gunsmith. Thank you!

[@Patrick_B687-3]

Your videos are so great man. I still want one of these so bad it hurts. Not as bad as buying shells would be built still….

[@scossum148]

I love these start to finish videos!!!

[@shaneharrison4775]

Wow that Winchester model 42 turned into the bell of the ball from the turd it was in the beginning. Mark ya made it a beautiful shooter again. Well done sir. Your still Golden.

[@AA-gj3kt]

In this mad crazy world this video couldn't have come at a better time. 👍👍!!!

[@bishopcorva]

Mark, you're not kidding. I'd love to have that piece. I've not always had a appreciation for the 410, but as I've gotten age on, I've found a renewed favor for the smaller gauges. Twenty gauge though is still one of the go to that I have, more so that it's the same gun I grew up with, though the 410. It bothers me that I wasn't able to get this little over under my grand dad had but my aunt grabbed and from there it vanished. That little 42 though, just seems perfect for a youth piece if not a fun mean for an older shooter to get aiming down with a shotgun rather than the ol standard of just point it in a general direction.

[@CrossHareServices]

Awesome video, with so many great tips. Thanks and keep up the great work!!

[@12gageshot]

Outstanding as always

[@bradlilly8603]

Mark saves another great gun. Love the videos

[@bluescatreimer]

Mark, you are the Bees Knees when it comes to gunsmithing! Love these longer videos.😉

[@bbqsauce8854]

Beautiful result 👌🏼

[@kenweiss8565]

I love your work and these videos, Thank You!

[@The-Armed-Pacifist]

Model 42’s are beautiful little shotguns. Thanks for saving that one.

[@docc1123]

excellent job. i love your videos. always interesting.

[@edelm6062]

Thank you for this disassembly and clean up because I have one.

[@ditzydoo4378]

Great that this M-42 has a Modified barrel, great for some many different hunts. But just like it big brother, the trick is gathering together other fore ends of different chokes Full and Skeet.

[@polhokustaa4989]

This is like going to a nice dentist. The subject matter may not be the nicest (beucase of a rusted gun) but you trust the dentist to make it all better again :)

[@anan0moose]

By no means, do you talk too much. I greatly enjoy you sharing your wisdom with us.

[@mrclaus859]

Thanks Mark very informative

[@TheSaltblock]

Hey mark. Im studying to continue the trade. Im learning alot from you. Thanks bud.

[@KD0CAC]

Always WELL worth watching ;) Thanks again

[@nelhead4807]

I love the model 12 and really love the 42 but man they got expensive. They are really a work of art !

[@brivas3343]

Thanks Mark. Another great video.

[@joecallahan3379]

Just took a Model 12 down, wish I had your conversion tank, good stuff.

[@jamesweaver9636]

Great video and beautiful firearm.

[@salty4496]

As always, a pleasure to watch :)

[@scottshaw4411]

As always a distinct pleasure sir.

[@dpbeardslee]

So I'm watching you work on that receiver, and I'm thinking to myself, "I'll bet Mark was great at the game of Operation when he was a kid." ;-)🙂 Cool gun, cool video!

[@troystaten5633]

Nice job. Thanks for showing us.

[@gb123-ej8wh]

Mark that’s a tea strainer. Just so those who can’t comprehend will be able to look it up.

[@homegunsmithunger598]

Fantastic work as always!!!

[@jeffthompson5840]

Thank you mark for the knowledge

[@neilm6x60mmSR]

Always love a Mark Novak video!

[@Onethirtytwo]

Perfect timing Mark. I need to disassemble and clean my model 42 and there isn't good video on the ewe-tube. Thanks

[@Otisthelesser]

Nice one Mark. Thanks for saving it.

[@bobbyscott8024]

Well done Mark!

[@felixthecat265]

Mud Dauber.. that's not a gun failure mode I had come across before! Every day etc..

[@stefanmolnapor910]

Magnificent! Thank you

[@SPIN1963_]

Beautiful work. Salute!

[@oldsargescoutsout757]

I really enjoy these videos, should have chosen this as a career path

[@PatRMG]

Thoroughly enjoyed it! Two pint video, headed to the fridge for a third....

[@marknovak8255]

Enjoy!

[@TODinWY]

Back in 1961 this is the gun I killed my first rabbit with. That's the good news. The bad news is it did NOT belong to me. I was fortunate I had the use of it from time to time. Thanks, Gillie!

[@octobersky64]

Wow you do outstanding work . I would try that

[@pulldeauxduck2480]

A couple of years ago I got a pile of old guns ,restored some kept most of the cool ones,the old ones are art to me . Reload for the snotty s = much fun 🦆🦆👌

[@Choscura]

Every time I watch this I see more tools we have in common.

[@pigpaul]

The beginning was awesome!!❤

[@paulcaliendo9402]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and yes that would be a sweet shot gun to own!! CHEERS 🍻

[@lesleyboeder1798]

Fantastic i have the 12g 20g and 16g models 12s. Still looking for a 42

[@Eric.schmidt]

I love your videos and man I’ve always wanted a model 42 but ain’t no way I can afford one

[@fattywithafirearm]

I made a video on my channel taking apart a model 42. But Marks video is WAY better. Probably because he is a true professional and talented at his craft. And im some idiot with a camera.

[@marknovak8255]

At the very least, you MADE AND POSTED a video . Most cannot say that. Well played

[@marknovak8255]

Why did you stop making content? Just curious..

[@fattywithafirearm]

​@@marknovak8255the company i was a draftsman for went out of business. So i took a job at A big box gun counter. After 6 months i got a corporate position traveling most of the year to all the stores. Did that for several years. Got tired of it and got into law enforcement. The urge to make videos again hasnt hit. Iv got a ton more guns i can make videos on but I really dont have the inclination to begin again.

[@marknovak8255]

Fair. Let me know if you start back up, the "rules" have changed. I'll talk you through it if it helps

[@fattywithafirearm]

​@@marknovak8255i appreciate the offerr of help. The tip toe garbage of the youtube rules is a huge reason why i dont restart. Also you and C&Rsenal are doing a heck of a job. Iv even offered several of my guns to Othias and Mae for C&Rsenal. Ive only got 1 gun that has my gunsmith and I bamboozled. Its a walther g22. It had an out of battery detonation and the top cover hit me in the face. Startled me and i dropped the gun on the shooting table and it fell onto the floor. Took it apart and nothing inside is broken but she no shoot anymore. Which sucks bc i love the gun. 😢