Restoring 1917 British WW1 Webley Mark VI revolver, (with test firing)

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Restoring a great 1917 ww1 Webley & Scott Mark VI revolver chambered in .455. Of course we test fired it like all of our restorations. This firearm was left in a basement like most firearms with safes. Of course it sat in there too long. Hope you enjoy the video and consider subscribing. As always thanks for watching!
+++Hot Bluing Process+++
Tools Needed:
1. Stainless steel or Ceramic pot
2. Glass of stainless steel spoon
3. Glass thermometer
4. stainless steel basket
5. Respirator
6. Eye protection
7. latex or pvc gloves
8. Camp stove cook top
9. Propane tank
10. Lighter
11. Shop towels
12. Well ventilated area
13. Quench bath
14. Oil to sit in for 24 hours, wd-40, used motor oil
15. Steel wire for hanging parts
16. Acetone or brake cleaner
17. Scale that can measure lbs, oz.
Materials Needed:
1. Distilled water
2. 99% Sodium Hydroxide - 5lbs per 1 Gallon of distilled water
3. 99% Potassium Nitrate - 2.5lbs per gallon of distilled water
4. WD-40
Process:
First add the distilled water then add the sodium hydroxide and stir the sodium until the exothermic reaction is complete and the solution clears. Always wear a respirator during the process. No aluminum can ever go into the solution. Then add the potassium nitrate while stirring the whole time. After the Potassium has been thoroughly mixed you can start the burner. Use the Thermometer to bring the temperature to 250 degrees Fahrenheit slowly. Some of the solution will burn off and evaporate during the process so you will have to add more distilled water. Poor the water down the side of the pot slowly to avoid and splashing or bursts. Once it starts to boil you are ready to add in the part. Make sure the Part is suspended in the solution with steel wire that has been degreased. Small parts do not need to be suspended so you will need a stainless steel frying basket to put into the solution. All the parts to be blued must be stripped and degreased before hand so you do not hot blue for a long durations. The faster you can do it the better. Means less blueing to evaporate and less time wearing the goggles and respirator. Do not touch the parts with bare hands after it has been degreased. Suspend the part in the solution for 5 - 8 mins. After take out and quench in hot water. After is has cooled down take it out and place it into wd-40 for 24 hours. Then the part comes out and you wipe all left over residue and oil off. Always wear protective equipment. This solution is caustic and corrosive and will burn your skin badly. Please always practice safe and controlled blueing. After finished the blueing can be stored in a proper container stainless or ceramic only. It will keep for two to three weeks. After you have used it and want to discard it. Please call you bailer facility to see where you can dispose of your solution. The Ph level is high and it must be disposed of properly and legally.
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[@richardcunningham5540]

Absolutely superb job - this one turned out great! Is fascinating to see the mechanics and how every gun maker came at the same end objective, from a different direction. The Webley is a beauty. Nice work too on some of the close up/macro video - awesome detail.

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[@armasecia2401]

I'm a gunsmith here in Brazil, do you mind asking some questions about oxidation?

[@lelendsmith485]

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[@robertdragoff6909]

The best part of this channel is that not only do you restore guns, you also test fire as well….. Great video

[@Dorngrunder]

Love this channel! Wish I lived in a country that this was possible to do

[@ifunny2725]

Germany?

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much, maybe someday! Thanks for watching

[@DeimosPC]

I used to feel like this until I moved to the US. It really does suck having a passion for something you cant pursue

[@jasonmyers3847]

Really?? The Backyard Ballistics channel is from England. They do the same thing.

[@amoryguenin]

as a gunsmith if gun laws in m'y country are evolving in a bad way for us i might maybe move to the US probably in the south.

[@LouisL1963]

One of the best Webley restoration videos I've seen. Great to see a classic British revolver brought back to life 😊

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching we appreciate it!

[@SGTJDerek]

FANTASTIC as always. Love the fact you actually show them being fired.

[@bigwu100]

The man is good. The right tools. The proper chemistry. I cant imagine any better result.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much we appreciate the kind words! Thanks for watching

[@JeanChordeiles]

So easy on the eye ! It was a real pleasure to watch the operation of this beautiful mechanism ! Thanks ! 🙂And I loved this dark blueing. Your videos keep getting better. 👍👏

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[@simongrimme417]

I’ve been enjoying your videos for a while but this one was special. Back in the eighties me and my brother accidentally came across our grandfathers service revolver exactly the same as this Webley so awesome to see this one restored and fired, thank you so much 😊

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you for the support we appreciate it! Thanks for the story and for watching!

[@gabrieljude2478]

Love the work. Watching these revolvers get restored for some reason makes me want to watch old Western films.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks we appreciate it! Ya that'll do it! Thanks for watching

[@jeffreyandreas7514]

Neat old Webley! Great job bringing it back to life!

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Absolutely, thank you we appreciate it!

[@MarvinTurner-oc4ml]

It is a rare delight to watch a video like this. Well Done!

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[@CreatorCade]

I love these old revolvers they just have that classic look to them that new guns can't replicate.

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Ya they are awesome, thanks for watching!

[@holymoly6829]

So satisfying when you test fired this classic Great restoration 👍👍👍👍

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Absolutely, thanks we appreciate it! Thanks for watching

[@poowg2657]

Another beautiful job. Enjoyed it much, thanks guys!

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Thanks we appreciate it, thanks for watching!

[@billlumley4245]

I have a Webley MK VI in mint condition I love it. It was my fathers service revolver. It will be passed down for many generations. Thank you

[@TheKinzlerBros]

That's awesome, thanks for watching!

[@jadeshu1]

i don't know anything about guns, but the algorithm brought me here... and just like an AMSR video, this was so relaxing and satisfying to watch... now i have a new fascination.

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[@ShouriTsoi-hw1ey]

Awesome job! Mark VI is my favorite revolver in Battlefield 1 and Battlefield V.🥰

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks, that's cool! Thanks for watching

[@amack1996]

Freaking awesome job! Thanks for sharing!

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[@robertknight2141]

I've always liked the look of these revolvers, they look so cool and unique.

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Ya they are definitely unique, thanks for watching

[@martinmarsola6477]

Another fine resurrection of a British fire arm. You have a real sense of past with these items, Brandon. I guess even schooling on how to restore these, methods of rebuilding are the key to the completion. All the best to you, and your family in 2024. See you on the next! 😊

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks Martin I always love seeing your comments and Happy New Year to you 2!

[@williamhenderson9535]

Great restoration on this revolver!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks William

[@megawega6370]

Another awesome restoration. Good job!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much!

[@NorthwoodsPiper]

Amazing how many moving parts on that thing. Beautiful job on that British classic! Always throughly enjoyed👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks we appreciate it, ya there were a lot of screws and springs!

[@marksmallman4572]

That turned out well, great work boys!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks Mark, thanks for watching!

[@Bacardibatman]

Nice one to finish out the year, wish you & everyone a wonderful 2024

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks we appreciate it, you as well! Thanks for watching

[@controlfreak1963]

The Mark IV was always my favorite revolver.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya it's really cool!

[@newyorkslim2001]

Love the close-ups.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

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[@bryantblake1877]

Another good job of saving a piece of history! You've come a long way from kayaks, bridges and magnets!👍

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks Bryant, yes we have!

[@tomperkins5657]

FLAT AWESOME!! That old sucker came to life!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much, yes it did! Thanks for watching

[@shintokatana17]

Beautiful! Nicely done!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much

[@danieljohnson6931]

Really awesome job guys. I really enjoy these videos everytime. Have a good new year!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks Daniel, happy new year to you too!

[@Qigate]

I love these videos... they are the perfect combination of skill, artistry, and zen. I look forward to each video. And I love the fragmentation grenade just sitting there ! Happy New Year to you all.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Glad you like them! Thanks for the kind words and Happy New Year to you 2!

[@MikenShadow]

Great restoration of a pretty neat revolver.

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Thanks, ya we like it a lot!

[@alexandersuvorov4608]

Beautiful revolver! Excellent work! Happy New Year for everyone!!!🎄☃🎉

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Thank you, happy new year to you as well!

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[@excaliburdg1762]

Excellent work! Very interesting how this is done.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much, thanks for watching!

[@simonharwar8083]

Always wanted one of these . great job.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya they are cool revolvers, thanks for watching!

[@TheNutriarat]

Excellent job on the hot salt bluing. Well done overall!!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much!

[@kirksnyder6190]

Excellent work. Also, good to know it is still a functional and accurate weapon.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks, absolutely! Thanks for watching

[@claudio6164]

1917, the condition of this revolver is fantastic, excellent work friend

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Thank you very much, thanks for watching

[@stephenfoskett4633]

Very good indeed , keep these VDOs coming !

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks, will do!

[@stephenfoskett4633]

Just to ask what happens to these guns after they have been restored ?

[@nevillecartwright7292]

Love your videos!! They are 100% authentic and you do one hell of a job restoring these old guns! Thank you for these great videos & warm greetings from South Africa!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you for the kind words we appreciate your support! Welcome and thanks for watching!

[@art1muz13]

Absolutely superb job.

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gotta love the only AUTHENTIC gun restoration channel on youtube!

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Thank you we appreciate it, thanks for the support!

[@georgecharleston2597]

Backyard ballistics is pretty authentic

[@charlesm7589]

My question to these 'authentic" restoration channels is this: Where in the world do you keep finding very old weapons in a very similar state of rust practically every week?

[@rferreira3561]

The best thing about this restoration you did was dismantling and paying attention to the revolver drum, I've seen other videos where they only clean the outside, congratulations

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks, ya we clean it all!

[@paulo5501]

Very nice restoration. Congrats from Brazil and Happy New Year.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Happy new year! Thanks we appreciate it!

[@Kracker215]

Always loved antique anything. That would be nice to own.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya theres some cool stuff out there, we like it! Thanks for watching

[@stephensmith4480]

What a wonderful old Revolver. A first class job my friend. Best wishes for the New Year 👍👍

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you we appreciate it! Best too you as well!

[@max.m.8873]

Beautiful revolver, great work and great channel! Keep it up! Happy New Year! 🙋🎄🎁☃️

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you Max! Happy new year!

[@abinalex3173]

wow..great restoration ..happy new year guys

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks Abin, Happy New Year!

[@danielhess39]

Great restore!!👍🏼

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks!

[@sebetletirsportif5717]

Another great restoration.....thanks for all of your job. Happy New year 2024 and wait for your next guns resurection....🎉

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much we appreciate you! Happy New Year!

[@PJMack-]

Very satisfying.. All the best for the New Year.. ✌

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Glad you enjoyed it, you as well!

[@johnnyquest8710]

This one came out great, wish I had one of those myself! Happy New Year 🎆

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Happy new year! Thanks we appreciate it! Maybe someday

[@petegibson863]

Perfection again Brandon , great to see the old looking like new again , great target shooting , wishing you a happy New Year from Queensland , Australia .

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks we appreciate it, Happy New Year!

[@bgat911]

Damn.... the bead blasting... ASMR!!! 😂 awesome!!!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@douglaskerr6813]

Its nice to see a old war horse brought back into service

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Absolutely, thanks for watching Douglas!

[@jasonbell2070]

Great job. Great video.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks Jason!

[@ghostdog662]

Another shiny red rust restoration! Oh my!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

We got it this way, thanks for watching!

[@DB4KK]

Awesome! another video! What a beaut of a revolver. I dig the black look. we have a rusty winchester 22 from around the 60's in a rusty condition. spent far too long in the damp basement... gives me some motivation to clean her up.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks, ya it is! Good luck on yours! Thanks for watching

[@leoruotsalainen6339]

Really good restoration 👍👍💯%

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[@josephcormier5974]

May creator bless your new year thank you for sharing this your doing outstanding your restoration are advanced and it shows six stars brother

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks Joseph, you 2!

[@arianlaser]

Complimenti, un lavoro certosino fatto da un vero professionista. Grazie del video, molto chiaro e montato con cura. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Great job!

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Great work. 🤟🏼

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Thank you

[@hannahiodeske7668]

Wow this is really cool every time i see a new video I learn about history of the world wars. I appreciate that you do significant firearms. Must be hard to find as welll

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you Hannah, we are happy to pass along any knowledge. Absolutely they are! Thanks for watching

[@DiegoHernandez-ip9hk]

That is one big revolver. 👍

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Yes it is! Thanks for watching Diego!

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very, very nice, thank you and a happy new year 😎👍

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[@user-gj5ni9gh3d]

It turned into a beautiful gun

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Yes it did, thanks for watching!

[@RestoreRescue]

wonderful job

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Thank you very much!

[@garysnow3389]

Turned out very nice.

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[@ecalzo]

Superb .. very well done

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I like this channel because the guy doesn't try to be an internet star. He lets his work do the talking for him.

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Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge! Well done....... Over the years restored my Grandfathers model 11 Remington/Browning 12 gauge that was bought used in early 1900's. And a Colt Woodsman. Both shoot well and proud additions! Now have Mouse Milk and ordering CLP SP4 Grease today and drip bottle. Love Amazon.

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Nicely done! This video had me subscribe.

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Beautiful gun

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Love the grenade and the brass knuckles sitting on the bench 😂

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Great Job, ❤

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Outstanding

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I've even seen old-timer 2007 Dell PC computers get restored. This is in the case of how to restore anything. 🖥 😐 😳 😑 😫 😢 🖥

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you we appreciate it, Happy New Year!

[@matthewrutherford6164]

Yes a webley very beautiful old revolvers. Used in ww1 and ww2.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Yes they are! Thanks for watching

[@matthewrutherford6164]

​@@TheKinzlerBros how was the Trigger pull on it I imagine it was pretty heavy in double action.

[@kevthedev9541]

I love the old 445...when my parents moved into their first home after Dad came home from WW2, they found a Webley 445 behind the brickwork in the loft. I remember my Dad had it until I went into the Army in 1983 but after that it went missing...it was rusted tight and still had three used cartridges in the cylinder and was hung on Dads workroom wall for ages.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya they are awesome revolvers, thank you for your service and for the kind words!

[@MillwalltheCat]

Nice job as always. If nobody else has mentioned it, the 'head to head' Ordnance Arrow markings (on the left side of the barrel and frame), signify 'Sold out of Service', meaning that the pistol was put on to the civilian market by the War Department. Good vid, I enjoy watching you guys work.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks we appreciate it always! Thanks for the info and for watching!

[@ChinceMcMahon316]

Typical great British steel from over a century ago given how well it resisted excessive surface pitting. Love the Webley with all of it's beautiful brutal ugliness, like with that vicious no-nonsense firing pin that looks like a lion's tooth. A lot of British equipment from the wars was like that, what with the same aesthetics that a solid punch to the face has. Good work again, and thanks for keeping the real history of our civilization alive with what you're doing here on your channel!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much for the comment and for watching we appreciate it!

[@kevinmorrice]

broke my heart seeing a webley in that state, so glad you fixed that beauty up, webleys are just the best revolver out there edit: plus the mark six webley to me is the dream gun, feels right in the hands, sturdy as a brick wall

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya it wasn't great, ya they are awesome and well built! Thanks for watching

[@JesterMasterz]

@@TheKinzlerBrosi hope your videos are authentic.. Here most of the restoration videos are scamming their subscribers/viewers

[@ek8710]

Nice work as always! Just a couple of things, did you check the cylinder timing? .455 Webley MkVI's aren't made to handle the chamber pressures of 45, top strap break action revolvers aren't the strongest frames and you're supposed to down load your own 45 to the .455 chamber pressures. 45 ACP is a good few CUP more than factory .455's this was made for.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks, ya I did! Ya I know I shouldn't shoot 45 acp but I didn't order period ammo. Thanks for watching

[@padmanpadman7006]

Awsome mate

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you!

[@StudSupreme]

Impressive how well that mouse milk works. Notice how the plastic grips are almost indestructible. I remember reading that the break-open style fell out of favor because it would rather easily misalign and prevent proper opening and closing of the mechanism. Pity - it would be much faster for speed loads. Beautiful restoration. It's a gorgeous looking gun now.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya it's awesome, ya they are pretty durable! That is to bad, ya speed loads work great on them! Thanks we appreciate it! Thanks for watching

[@RoninDosho]

Another excellent job. Man, I'm really impressed with the Mouse Milk penetrating oil. I need this is my life1

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[@josuawilkins6744]

The result was very good. I cant wait to see you use rust bluing though.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks Josua, idk when we will start doing that

[@francoisbrodartcoste7266]

très belle restauration une arme de qualité bravo

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you, thanks for watching!

[@bonecrusherneal655]

Cool 😎

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks!

[@thirdlion3107]

That is indeed a truly beautiful thing! I'm a Brit 🇬🇧 and in 1997 when handguns guns were banned here I had to make a choice. Do i get my Great Grandfathers service pistol deactivated (a gun i target shot every week) or hand it in. I handed it in and it was destroyed, but what is the point of a lifeless chunk of metal 😞 I'm sure he would have hated what this country has become........

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Yes it is and that is terrible what they made you do with your great grandfathers gun! Thanks for watching

[@mikewelch3903]

There is a saying in the good ole US of A: “When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns.” Too bad about the ignorant people destroying Britain. I lived in west London for 2 years.

[@luischerrezcherrez4132]

Impresionante el nivel de conocimiento. Una parte de la historia vuelve a la vida y enteramente funcional. Es todo un arte....!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you for the kind words, we appreciate you! Thanks for watching!

[@karunakaranjoseph958]

I guess your the best Gunsmith to restore this revolver..... Is the Webley Scott different from the Webley ? The hammer mechanism is the best I've seen so far in all your restorations, thanks for sharing

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much, it's the same company. Thanks for watching we appreciate it!