Sharps Carbine, back from the pyre restoration......Anvil 102

Destroyed Sharps .50-70 was left for dead. BUT....was it really that far gone?
What we show is what you need to learn, not a tutorial. If you do not posses the skills to perform at this level, do NOT attempt. Support us: / anvil

[@aruggles]

That ending high five, freeze. Well done

[@kchickenlord]

From the files of Police Squad... in Color!

[@dbmail545]

"The low pressure steam we call air in Charleston" We Florida boys can appreciate that.

[@grannypanties4214]

Hi Mr Novak, I make my living as a blacksmith/fabricator/metalsmith. I make extremely custom architectural/functional/decorative art pieces for clients who care more for results than pricing. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the videos about your work, but just as importantly about dealing with all of the ancillary aspects of being a craftsman, managing clients expectations, dealing with constant interruptions, the the backlog of work that feels like every time one comes off the board two get added, and of course all of the clients who run out of patience two weeks into a project that you explicitly told them you would not be able to get to for six months. I was lucky enough as a child to spend quite a few days in the shop of a long rifle maker, Robert Watts in Stone Mountain GA, it was a wonderland for a 10 year old boy and gave me an eternal appreciation for the multiplicity of skills a gunsmith must possess, and really laid the foundation of my career path. Thank you so much for the effort and time you put into your craft, and the videos that give us the slightest peek under the skirts.

[@nitr0junki3]

Nothing better than a Friday evening new anvil drop

[@WannabeWoodsman]

I'm a gunsmithing student and found these videos by accident... Holy crap these are packed with information! Please don't change the way you are doing your videos! Very enjoyable and informative!

[@JohnDoe-pv2iu]

Most people don't realize and understand how much time is involved with repairing all the screws in a firearm. I recently worked on a WW1 German calvary Mauser. The trigger guard/magazine screws were stamped with the last two digits of the rifles serial number. Repairing those, without damaging the stampings, was a pain in the butt. Nice video and 'Smithing! Take Care and be safe, John

[@Timothious_Maximus]

Comedy with the risk of education. My favorite kind of content.

[@nickmeyer208]

FYI I own one of these and I've been told by several Sharps experts that you should half cock the trigger before ejecting the brass to allow the firing pin to float back and not get swiped across the primer possibly damaging it. Actually looks like Bruno's got it figured out.

[@SomeGuyInSandy]

"The trick is to fill up the wisdom bucket before you empty the luck bucket."

[@texasnannyjoe2049]

Sir, My dad taught me that observing a master, at anything, is entertaining and a great opportunity to learn.

[@siranikobar69]

I like the optimism of Bruno making the numbers 4 digits, telling us that there are lots more episodes to come.

[@lemonaid8678]

I would move across the world if this dude would teach me. I can take anything apart and put it back together and once I figure out how it operates I can figure out what’s wrong with it and how to fix. But nothing beats being taught the stuff that took years of doing it to learn.

[@ZGryphon]

The bit at the end gave me serious _Police Squad!_ vibes. Nice.

[@michaelgemmer2806]

That closing shot was some of the best work yet.

[@bradanderson1627]

Your a HELL of an instructor Sir.Mark . Thanks your systems and ideas have saved my ass a couple of times on reassembly. Especially when I remade a trigger block for my sons mos/mav ml.88 thank you thank you thank you ! Please please don't stop putting them out.

[@LeewardStudios]

Get ‘em Bruno! As always I learned even more of what I don’t know. Thanks Mark!

[@kevinauld6809]

I loved it when you hooked up the hose and all the black gunk pord out the berle then ran clear! Way to do it !

[@plop55]

I have learned so much from you Mark and you have saved me from causing more harm them good. Your videos should be required material for anyone who wants to be an amateur or professional gunsmith.

[@mikemccollum4521]

I am mesmerized on by each video you do. Thank you. Oh, and “I’ll leave it in the oil because I screwed up and dropped it!” 👍👍

[@jetsonIFY]

Great job Mark!!! I started loading for my 50/70 trapdoor before the internet. Man I loved that gun. As new from Bannerman's island.

[@clockguy2]

I live 20 miles up the road from Mark in Summerville, SC. I remember going to an Antique Store in the backyard of an old house here in the 1980's. I parked, and while going past the owner's garage, the guy stuck his head out and asked if I wanted to see something cool? Apparently some workmen were doing renovations in downtown Charleston, and had cut into the wall of a historic house. Behind the plaster were a Sharp's Carbine and an older French made rifle. Both were wrapped in old cloth and apparently had been walled in to prevent discovery from Union soldiers and later forgotten. I remember that the French rifle had three notches cut in the stock, (number of people killed?). The Sharps had to have come from a Union soldier probably killed. The workmen took the guns and sold them to the antique dealer in Summerville. He was very busy with a wire wheel brush on the grinder removing rust and the rest of the value of the guns when I got there. I didn't know much then, but I told him that I didn't think the wire brush was the way to go, before letting a proper gunsmith look them over.

[@AbananaPEEl]

Damn as a video editor by schooling, I just want to bring to the attention of everyone the absolutely ace camera tilt at 33:11! Props to the camera man (not sure if its Bruno or not)

[@marknovak8255]

It's ALL Bruno.....

[@silmarian]

I used to run my own video production company, and I love moments where I see something that makes me slightly jealous in a youtube video.

[@chzzyg2698]

Fill up the wisdom bucket before the luck bucket runs out, hits home for me on every project I take up.

[@MarlinWilliams-ts5ul]

Sharps were made in Hartford, Ct. The factory stood until 1966, when it was demolished to make way for I-84.

[@tastiger91]

Well done! Still one of few channels that are still educating and entertaining.

[@kevincolwell9575]

someone took one of these from my brother's home. it was confiscated by the police. he never got it back. I want to cry.

[@robertdinicola9225]

I have done 5 basket case motorcycles. Bought 4 rd350 frames with 5 motors, all took apart and in boxes.

[@ScottRuggels]

I’m always surprised how well machined Sharps carbines are. Those people had skills.

[@ww321]

Thanks for the video. I'm building a Italian frankensharps. Your right about original parts prices. I just finished my first stock inletting. I'm building the forend from scratch. Your videos are a lot of help to us that do this occasionally at home. Thanks again for all you do.

[@craighearn747]

Yacked up screws. You got to love this guy right off the bat.

[@StonyRC]

Better than 95% of TV broadcast ANYWHERE. So much skill, so much experience. It's a true pleasure to watch Mr Novak practice his "art".

[@dangerrangerlstc]

There is just something pleasing about watching a master at his craft. I will likely never work on a Sharps rifle, much less handle one. But I enjoy learning all the same.

[@JasonSnow-zq2ve]

The two bucket philosophy has a lot going for it.

[@juangarza7732]

That is a great system for parts I used it to put together a John Deere engine, till you run out of parts and bolts thanks for letting me learn something new stay safe Master Gun smith

[@douglasakers2443]

A fine glass of scotch after work and a fresh anvil. Life is, you know the thing..

[@stefanmolnapor910]

My butt is wiped

[@ScottKenny1978]

@@stefanmolnapor910 kick back in the recliner, relax with your preferred beverage, the week is over!

[@stefanmolnapor910]

@@ScottKenny1978 cornpop?

[@ScottKenny1978]

@@stefanmolnapor910 that works, too!

[@theloudamerican2193]

Your videos are always so intriguing; I’m glad that you are so willing to share your time .

[@Merlinemryys]

It is marvelous to watch a great craftsman bring back a seriously destroyed piece from a bygone era, it truly rivets me to my screen.

[@tomgore9696]

Great stuff! I'm a 1903 buff and I have brought quite a few back to life over the years. Your skill set is just amazing. Huzzahs!

[@ekscalybur]

Watching a week late because @KZbin decided this shouldn't be in my subscription feed.

[@martinlatvian5538]

Amazing how many specific tools You have and I see some are actually self made. Thanks for the screw restoration tutorial. Another educational and entertaining video.

[@giuseppe4909]

I’m into these old guns, so I damn sure appreciate your videos Mark. The sharing of your knowledge and insights is priceless. Thank you !

[@boydbrooks7848]

EXCELLENT!!! BRAVO!!! I always look forward to and enjoy so much when you go “down the rabbit hole”.

[@usnchief1339]

Mark, your work is amazing! I wish you nothing but a future of good fortune, brother and thanks for the video!

[@MrNoobed]

That frickin BLACK water coming out of the barrel from just a couple rounds. Thank you for smokeless powder. Wow

[@REXOB9]

Always fascinating to watch Mark work!

[@legionistapolski]

Possibly the greatest outro to any video you've posted to date. Outstanding! 🤣

[@muwuny]

KZbin didn't give me any notification for this even though I'm subscribed and have notifications on.

[@danielwatson2910]

Thanks for the videos and editing. Always educational and amusing to watch.

[@pscwplb]

I appreciate a good Police Squad! joke.

[@SatanSupimpa]

This never showed on my subscriptions feed. Just showed up among my recommendations a week later.

[@bunkstagner298]

that was so much fun I think I will go out to my range behind the house and shoot my paper cartridge percussion Sharps.

[@FrednDeeDee]

I have a 50 Cal flintlock that is grooved for round balls and loves 85 Grains of FFF that gives excellent accuracy for 100 yard shooting, even though I've harvested 8 deer with this smoke pole all being within 25 yards. Yea I'm a bow hunter at heart. It will set the woods on fire so I bought one of those CO2 devices you stick in the touch hole and apply CO2 to empty the barrel and such. It beats the old time ball puller and scraper to hell and back. Yes some think it's cheating, but I think it makes a flintlock much safer to mess with. Hunt in the rain enough and find out for yourself the fun of removing a barrel of wet powder and ball. A Sharps .50-70 ended all that nonsense, I'll have to see if my wife "Mommy Dearest" will let me buy one. Great Video !!!!!

[@landonwiltbank9667]

What a goober, I love your videos. Super entertaining and informative.

[@Timothious_Maximus]

Good stuff, love to see it put back in service.

[@desandbonville9254]

LOL...love the ending almost as much as the rebuild. Thank you for a interesting video.

[@doomsayer7937]

So cool that you can take a pile of parts and basically a turd and make it magically turn back into a firearm again. Amazing!!

[@brunovolk7462]

Brilliant videos, very helpful for everyone likes to restore historical guns or other mechanical antiques 👍👍👍

[@jimcarlin4586]

Very useful information, tools and processes. Lots of practical knowledge shared here.

[@TomLSTD]

Boy I'd love to come hang out with you in the shop for a day! Another great vid.

[@stefanmolnapor910]

Wow, that is a very interesting design. Thank you for sharing.

[@hippis563]

Mark you make me smile every time !

[@SuperLegionnaire]

A true American renaissence man,at work and play.Thankyou sir.

[@airgottenweapons5609]

Mark you just get better and better

[@camshend]

Excellent views and camera work gentlemen.

[@Bobbycat115]

I love my collection of old Remington Hepburn's,Trap doors 50-70,45-70 and Rolling blocks, 38-55, 11X57,50-70,45-70 I shoot all of them with Black and Cast.I do have a Snider also. FUN!! I can throw a couple of Center fire conversion Vetterli's also.Making old guns talk again . Love your Show I do all my own gunsmithing also.

[@Halinspark]

Careful putting your fingers in there, it looks Sharps.

[@kenweiss8145]

Another excellent episode and the cheese at the end would make any Wisconsinite proud!

[@AubreyStJohn3000]

I love your tubes!. I don't even own a gun. Just great content. Always a fascinating watch. Cheers!

[@ccthepope]

I really - really enjoy your videos!

[@johnnyholland8765]

Love your disclaimer... Nice old piece.

[@hodwooker5584]

Do not do this at home! If you do,you’ll get what you get! Thank you for these videos.

[@kentowens2179]

Good video, lots of good information. Well done.

[@chrishewitt4220]

That ending was just so good! Thanks guys

[@macoppy6571]

Wild, wacky, and wonk. The perfect recipe. The serotonin hit is for realz!

[@patmancrowley8509]

Loved the high five scene, what a hoot!

[@chrisfaller2675]

Damn fine work sir

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

I like all the information u provide excelent vidio

[@leverman7517]

Nice work Mark!

[@johnkilcer]

I have a pair of toothless polished visegrips for my spring tool. I needed one.... made one... works pretty good.

[@MrBadgas]

Amazing work you crazy bunch of knuckle heads. Thank you!!

[@mr.thickey1820]

Great “SCHTOOFF” Mark! You’re more interesting than a “no yoke egg”!! The part I love most about these Sharps guns is their fantastically “MASCULINE HAMMERS”!!! Like the body of a “bodybuilder” (think Ronnie Coleman!)! The Spencer’s hammers were like that too! Your closing “still shots” with your mouth WIDE OPEN would put a giant “Large Mouth Bass” to shame!!! WOWSER, what a “GAPE”! “Gesundheit”!

[@donmittlestaedt1117]

Thank you, a pleasure once again.

[@gunsmith_tools]

Good job. The sign of a real 'smith is the ability to resurrect a gun left for dead

[@TheIrishAmish]

Mark Novak. Truly an immortal.

[@slowhand1198]

How can you not love this stuff?

[@randomidiot8142]

Mark, you kind of remind me of my granddad's uncles. They had a pretty sweet shop and made some crazy things. They would ask their customers if someone else could make the parts. They typically only took a job if no one else was able to do it.

[@marknovak8255]

I'm becoming a gunsmith of last resort, and cherry-picking what I need to do, because no-one else CAN

[@josephcormier5974]

Sharps a very nice piece of kit two thumbs

[@ScottKenny1978]

Definitely one of my bucket list guns, even though I will be perfectly happy with a reproduction or new build.

[@dougmoore5252]

Thank you Mark!

[@johnjamieson6368]

Love the 50-70. I've got two rollers and a 2nd Allen conversion, in the caliber.

[@randomidiot8142]

I'm more curious in a modern 58 Schneider, honestly. The 50 category has enough occupants.

[@maxvauderk816]

looks like a great project

[@ketchman8299]

Such a joy to watch.

[@geraldtakala1721]

I figured out repairing screw heads myself many years ago, a points file often is helpful.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

What are points??? Lol. I'm old, I know.

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

I use the taping the top of a screw tip as often as I can. And I'm not a gun smith. Thanks, Mark.

[@markknoepfle3913]

"This isn't the first sharps I've ever seen naked." God bless you Mr. Novak. I am dying laughing.

[@miketeeveedub5779]

Mark: "A gun is only new once." Needs an update to: "A burnt-out gun is only new once."

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Good deal....Thanks Mark

[@chefbink61]

Low pressure steam,,,,, I love it!!

[@joshuazoldschool4720]

So just give it a little no-soap enema in the bottom end after use...keeps it nice and clean for next time, ya? Good times. Thanks for sharing some more of your vast experience and knowledge with us, it's already come in handy working on my own abomination, and may yet help, to one day become a respectable tool worthy of display instead of just being functional. 👍😁

[@garyharvey2116]

Ahh Bruno, definitely the star of the show.

[@Gunsgame1966]

Those timber screws are countersunk screw heads just to clarify the correct wording