Restoring Old 1908 Hopkins & Allen Double barrel shotgun,

[@camronbay]

Once again, totally amazed at the amount of parts in these guns and how they go together.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Me too, thanks for watching we appreciate it!

[@LittleGreyWolfForge]

This is one of the simple ones

[@BuddWolf]

My grandfather had this shotgun. Told me he bought it from his neighbor just before the stock market crash of October 1929. That squirrel butt plate hit me like a ton😢 Just seeing it reminded me of him. Thanks for the memories, best of luck 🍀, god bless.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

That is pretty cool, thanks for sharing. Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

[@LittleGreyWolfForge]

SAME!

[@officedullard8722]

Doom2 in the 90's conditioned me in my youth to always love a double-barrel shotgun.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Right on, they are cool! Thanks for watching

[@keithharte4491]

man this channel is always my go to for restoration on firearms, yet another great restoration with great info on the firearm.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks for the kind words and for watching we appreciate it!

[@richardcunningham5540]

Amazing to think, someone somewhere, just happens to have a spare right trigger for a 100+ year old antique Hopkins and Allen shotgun, just laying around! Superb resto as always. Fascinating to see the action of a hammerless gun like this. Cheers.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya it's amazing what you can find on the internet, thanks for watching!

[@jackblackpowderprepper4940]

You made the right call on no test fire. You still did a fantastic job and it is a beautiful piece of history.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya for sure, yes it is. Thanks for watching!

[@abinalex3173]

This restoration video is absolutely fascinating!! Watching the process of bringing the 1908 Hopkins gun back to life is truly impressive. I wish it should have fired it !

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much we appreciate it, ya I wish we could've too. Thanks for watching

[@davidhelmuth6654]

Just introduced to the channel. Now I gotta go and watch all the stuff you have already done. It’s amazing to me that most people consider an old shotgun as junk. They are so well made. I have a few, my favorite being an old coach gun. It just makes me smile.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Awesome, welcome and we hope you enjoy! Ya they are great guns. Thanks for watching

[@Andrew-sv6zq]

Beautiful restoration!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you, thanks for watching!

[@sebetletirsportif5717]

Another geat restoration. Thanks for your gunsmith job....❤

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you, thanks for watching!

[@poowg2657]

Double barrel shotguns look deceivingly simple but there is a lot of engineering packed into a small volume. Appreciate the narration. If you ever happen across a Ruger Number One you'll find the same thing. Great resto, enjoyed it much. Thanks guys!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya for sure, glad you like it! Thanks for the support!

[@jkull173]

Small tip maybe, coming from someone who hates pins, roll pins, shafts etc., after years of frustration I’ve found that putting a different pin in the opposite side of where you are inserting your pin helps keep things lined up, you can also use one a bit smaller and wiggle it to create some leverage. Nice work!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks for the advice we appreciate it! Thanks for watching

[@petegibson863]

Hi Brandon , Another piece of firearm history restored with lots of TLC , your ability is exceptional , well done and thanks .

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Hey Pete, thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[@no1shinjirofan]

Now this is some quality content. Thank you man

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you we appreciate it, thanks for watching!

[@edballardwd8jvv601]

What a beautiful looking collectors item, nice restoration by the way.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Yes it is, thanks we appreciate it!

[@christianbaty1856]

I'd probably not fire it either, even with low power shells. The damascus plus the age of the firearm, probably making the solder silver solder, might have reacted with the hot blue bath and weakened the joint. Absolutely stunning job for a wall hanger, that is sure to be the center of quite a few cookout convos! Ah the stories it could tell. Great Job!! 👍👍

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Absolutely, thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[@arthurthrasher1580]

Awesome restoration😊

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@robertrogers7610]

Great job, very professional.

[@max.m.8873]

Excellent result! Nice addition to the collection 🙋👍👏

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks, absolutely!

[@jstaatzy5606]

The magic eraser is a new approach. I've had the best results using mineral spirits with a super fine wad of steel wool. It works wonders. Great video, thanks!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya for sure, thanks for the tip and for watching!

[@stephensmith4480]

Thank you for another excellent video. I have a particular fondness for old Shotguns. English mainly, but also some of the American guns were fine examples and need to be preserved. The loose Barrels that you refer to, is known as Barrels that are off the face. There is a couple of things that you can do to remedy the problem but if you don't plan to fire the Gun, then there is no point. Superb as always 👍👍

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you for watching! Ya they are cool. Thanks for the advice we appreciate it

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

Beautiful restoration and a very wise decision not to fire it under any circumstance...your knowledge coupled with a mature understanding of the metal, the age, and the issues is commendable.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

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

[@Woodstock271]

What a classic beauty! Nice work as usual. I always wanted to get into gunsmithing. I was into mechanical engineering and auto mechanics but the first time I tried to take my old Beretta 92 F completely apart, a couple parts and springs went flying across the room and took me days to find. Of course one was under the refrigerator somehow, and by the time I found every part, I’d forgotten how exactly they went. But I eventually got everything back together and no “extra parts”. That whole experience stressed me out enough that I stuck with the simpler stuff like replacing triggers and a few springs. What you do takes lots of patience and skill. Especially because what you’re working with is so small and valuable. Sometimes irreplaceable. I’ll leave you to that kind of frustration and stress and I’ll just watch in amazement.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Yes it is, thanks for the comment and kind words we appreciate it! Thanks for watching

[@paulschedler]

I do with my guitars what you in your expertise do (it's an art to both of us, I believe) and what you do is GREAT! I do enjoy watching you do your magic!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

That's awesome, thanks we appreciate the kind words! Thanks for watching

[@youraveragecoop5633]

Masterful and educational and calming at the same time.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

You are too kind, thanks for watching we appreciate it!

[@roberttresemer8226]

That was a lot of work. I have never seen a shotgun with so many difficult parts. As always, you did a fantastic job of restoring this antique shotgun, even if it will be just a wall hanger. Great video as usual.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Yes it was, ya I was surprised! Thanks for the kind words we appreciate you, thanks for watching!

[@hannahiodeske7668]

I love when the kinzler bros upload. It’s always on a Saturday or Sunday. They must really get me. Weekend vids are awesome. Great work guys. Lovely wall hanger.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks for the kind words, we appreciate your support of the channel!

[@bedavelli]

absolutely gorgeous

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks for the kind words, we appreciate it!

[@alalder1533]

All my life I've used British (English & Scottish) side by sides of this era so it was fascinating to see an American side by side. Amazed to see coil springs and a stock bolt! Quite advanced for the time and unheard of here, except now on over/unders of course. Pity a new hinge pin was not fitted to bring the barrels back on face as I'm sure the damascus barrels, even pitted, would be OK. In my youth my first gun was a damascus barrel 20 bore hammer by William Evans (London) with a couple of pits so deep that the holes were brazed up. Did me no harm and killed lots of game! Great video!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks for the comment and stories! Thanks for watching

[@Martinbergin]

Fantastic as always 😊

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks we appreciate it!

[@servicewerx6768]

Very nice work!! Very satisfying to watch!!!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you, it's a fun one to work on!

[@brandonkinzler3188]

Sorry I did not test fire it. Just too risky!!

[@armorer94]

Damascus barrel?

[@brandonkinzler3188]

@@armorer94 yes thy made the out of steel Damascus and twist Damascus

[@thomass2055]

Not a problem safety over entertainment 100% I'll see if I can find some 12 Guage brass shells that can be loaded with bird shot just as a display ammo. I have my great grandfather's collection and plenty of stuff from when he was hunting in 1920s

[@winflield]

😢

[@travr6]

Beautiful wall hanger when if you don't fix the issues.

[@tomperkins5657]

THANK YOU FOR: No Big Hair Heavy Metal Rock intro screeching into our ears. No wild light shows with multiplex, 3D images. No 5+ minute introduction touting one's knowledge on the topic. No interspersed pauses lauding this and that. Just great photography, figure-it-out by watching with the occasional script for clarification...and occasional humor!!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks for the kind words we appreciate you watching our videos!

[@marcelmallory2761]

Perfect mantle piece... Very well done.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Absolutely, thanks we appreciate it!

[@fullstrutn]

that's a shooter with light loads

[@leor2830]

Outstanding job gentlemen!!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you, thanks for watching!

[@Starcall7589]

انا اكيد انه بعد هذا الترميم أصبح افضل من كل الاسلحه الجديده وكان عندي مثله لياج لا يضاهيه سلاح

[@Buckwild378]

Awesome! A REAAL restoration!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks, absolutely! Thanks for watching

[@stuartanderson6785]

this was simply beautiful

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you, thanks for watching!

[@BUTCH0120]

Suggestion for cleaning old wood: use a weak Simple Green solution, with nothing more abrasive than a Scotch Brite pad. Once, dry. When dry, apply several coats of boiled linseed oil.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks for the advice and for watching!

[@luizfernandodeoliveira7025]

Não é uma arma , é uma obra de arte, perfeita restauração. Linda arma 👍👍👍

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks, yes it is. Thanks for watching!

[@bluescatreimer]

Awesome honest job guys. Always look forward to your videos.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Always, thanks we appreciate the support!

[@mondrose4501]

Yeaay New Vid from the Kinzler Bros? Welp time to watch it on TV again for better satisfaction.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much we appreciate you, thanks for watching!

[@thomaslyon2112]

I haven’t taken apart any old shotguns,but there were a lot more parts that I would have thought.🇺🇸👍🤪

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya for sure, thanks for watching!

[@dan22breizh6]

Bonjour , excellente restauration , dommage que vous ne puissiez l ' utiliser pour le tir , car très très bon fusil , 20/20 pour la restauration et merci pour le partage , cordialement Dan 🙏👍🇨🇵

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks Dan, ya it was unfortunate! Thanks for the support we appreciate it

[@subieracer005]

That turned out super nice!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks we appreciate you, thanks for watching!

[@dannyfowler7055]

Love your work and all the steps it really takes to bring one back. I found and refurbished an old Colt 1903/1908. Like most of yours it was completely rusted together, no idea how many hours of work but it’s back and shoots well, one of my most prized possessions. Wish I could show you the before and after pictures, but no way to upload them that I know of. Keep up the great work!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks we appreciate you, ya I wish I could see your work! Thanks for watching

[@robertjessen1554]

Outstanding work. These videos are great. Your skills exceptional.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching!

[@jl8543]

Very tough gun to repair and restore.. Very good job 👍

[@TheKinzlerBros]

It was a lot of work, thanks for watching!

[@williammccaslin8527]

Man that was a beauty when you were done with it. Can understand what a pain it was to restore. An agree. It shouldn't be fired. But would look real good over a mantle on a fireplace, beautiful wall hanger. My hats off to you for doing the job on it tho. Thx for the vid

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much, ya it wasn't worth the risk. Absolutely, thanks for watching!

[@fullstrutn]

very few even know how to take one apart this is quality work right here wish I could send you a couple ,,hard to beat a side by side

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya this one was tough, thanks we appreciate it! Check about section, thanks for watching

[@estherbond5612]

Beautiful shotgun. Great find at the auction. I've missed ya'll. Hope you're both doing awesome. Love ya'll

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Hey Esther, absolutely! Hope you are doing well too, thanks for watching!

[@gregmacdonald7710]

Totally enjoyed!👍💯

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Happy to hear it, thanks for watching!

[@Tamilan-wo2em]

Really awesome bruh ❤

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks, thanks for watching!

[@MR.B00_]

Masterwork ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks we appreciate it! Thanks for watching

[@irafowlerjr.7492]

Absolutely fantastic, I’m always amazed, thanks so much, beautiful

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much for the kind words, thanks for watching!

[@leandropezzarini1416]

Sigues siendo el mejor!!!! fuerte abrazo desde Argentina

[@TheKinzlerBros]

You are very kind, we appreciate you! Thanks for watching

[@geoffkeahey2651]

Gotta love those corrosive primers. Rare to see one that early without pitted barrels.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Right, ya but, the inside was pitted. Thanks for watching!

[@geoffkeahey2651]

What I meant. Primers pit the inside of the barrels. The first non-corrosive primers were developed in the 1940s. Anything built earlier will probably have a pitted bore unless it was meticulously maintained. Which this one obviously wasn't. Love the fact that you are restoring this beautiful piece, and I admire the fact that you are doing this to a beautiful piece.

[@kuplung22]

First time here. Subscribed

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Welcome, thanks we appreciate the support!

[@alexandersuvorov4608]

Excellent job! One more geat restoration.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks we appreciate the support, thanks for watching!

[@josephcormier5974]

It came out beautifully it's a shame she can't be fired this was a very enjoyable video thank you for sharing it with us six stars my friends

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks Joseph, ya I really wanted to but, it was to dangerous. Thanks for watching buddy

[@1339LARS]

Topnotch as always!!!!!! /Lars

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks Lars we appreciate it!

[@panders55]

A great restoration, the turpentine and scotch bright worked very well on the stock, it looks great after the boiled Linseed oil.. On my trapdoors I used size 0 steel wool and turpentine on the black walnut stocks & takes nothing away from integrity and value from the guns.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much, I'll have to try it. Thanks for watching

[@dennisshook7140]

Great job as always!!! You guys have a very informative and entertaining channel. I hope that KZbin doesn't screw it up for you the way they have for so many others. Keep up the great work!!!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks we appreciate the kind words! I hope we get to keep doing it for along time. Thanks for watching

[@gfrank8058]

Awesome job...👍👍👍😁😁😁

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you, thanks for watching!

[@accordsamurai]

I’m happy to finally see A video from you guys! I actually checked about three days ago if you had released A video. I’d say good choice on firing it.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya it was a little longer than usual between restorations! Thanks for watching

[@AbbasMomen-n8f]

Very good gun, I have just good overhaling.❤

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Yes it is, thanks for watching!

[@davidrobertson6168]

Great job, looks amazing

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you, thanks for watching!

[@alexferguson9283]

Always look forward to your vids.👍🏻

[@TheKinzlerBros]

We appreciate it, thanks for watching!

[@MattCaliber]

Nice find dude!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you, thanks for watching!

[@timothybutler7669]

Excellent job.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you, thanks for watching!

[@rickwilliamson1417]

Amazing

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks We appreciate it!

[@marciodossantosmanganelli2542]

Como sempre, mais um vídeo de excelente trabalho de restauração! Esplêndido resultado! ☺️👍🏻⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@TheKinzlerBros]

As always, thanks for the kind words and for watching Marcio!

[@DamiãoSouza-n7d]

Belíssimo trabalho parabéns morro.no Brasil gostei do vídeo 👍

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks we appreciate it, thanks for watching!

[@kevinwitbrodt1052]

Just checking back in. Been working on a savage model 59a. Had a seized safety screw. Ended up using an extractor. Ordered a replacement.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Nice, good luck on the rest! Thanks for watching

[@robbylock1741]

Other than maybe using of a little walnut stain on the wood, another fantastic job! Well done!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya maybe, thanks we appreciate it! Thanks for watching

[@DogeMcLovin]

Aw, it's unfortunate you couldn't fire it! It's crazy how some of these older non-repeating firearms are even more complex than modern semi-auto ones.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya we were bummed about it, yes it is! Thanks for watching

[@MillwalltheCat]

Nice work - as always! Lovely example of a hand finished piece. You're right, best not fire a S/G that's 'off the face' though.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks we appreciate it! Ya we really wanted too but, it wasn't gonna happen. Thanks for watching

[@steveh7823]

Tragic that the lock up is sloppy, maybe caused by someone firing it with modern high pressure shells. Still, it looks like you improved the value 10x with excellent resto of a premium gun.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya for sure, it's possible. Thanks we appreciate it! Thanks for watching

[@mikel1199]

Too bad it couldn't test fire! Great job as always though. I suggest you experiment with only blueing the internal parts inaccessible for cleaning/oiling, and keeping the external parts in original condition. This gun would've been a good example to do that with. I enjoy your videos and am subscribing now!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

I know right, thanks for the ideas and for watching we appreciate it!

[@mikel1199]

@@TheKinzlerBros Why don't you try heat blueing meaning heating the metal up and then quenching in oil? What is the reason for not using that method?

[@zahershakwi9915]

Again verry nice and amazing video i like to watch you more and more restor gun and im waiting the newest with all my wishes

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much we appreciate you, thanks for the kind words and support!

[@zahershakwi9915]

@@TheKinzlerBros you are welcome broo . Really you make great things i like your video and they make me happy

[@rcreynolds6186]

I believe this is what they call a 'greener' type lockup design. Not used much today except by CZ.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks for the info and for watching!

[@brandondavis4306]

it is still in really great shape for the age.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya absolutely, thanks for watching!

[@brandondavis4306]

@TheKinzlerBros your welcome I'm always surprised how the older guns are better made then today's.

[@jamesalsup9135]

Excellent

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks

[@TristanMartin-t3q]

Neat piece of history

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Absolutely, thanks for watching!

[@LarryDeSilva64]

Yes you dont dare fire one with Damascus barrels and one over 100 yrs old. I restore a 12 gauge moore and company double fine twist from London made in 1860 also with Damascuss barrels . I restored it but I dont have a death wish to fire it. Thanks for the video you always do an exceptional job.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya for sure. That's awesome! Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[@jesscobb2279]

Smart not to fire that considering the lock-up being loose like that. You can find 12-gauge brass shells and load them to spec, but I wouldn't do it with those problems in the lock-up. Great video. God Bless.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya for sure, ya I know. Thanks we appreciate it, thanks for watching!

[@myrons3464]

looks nice next time try turpentine with linseed oil 60 oil 40 percent turp soaks in better dries faster

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you, thanks for the tip!

[@RobbieNelson-lc9rx]

I have one similar in almost perfect condition

[@TheKinzlerBros]

That's awesome, thanks for watching!

[@davidcooke8825]

Really like the result of the hot blueing on the different parts. Good decision not to fire it.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Me too, absolutely! Thanks for watching

[@NazNazan-u9z]

Very dirty gun. I will continue tomorrow to see the whole clip carefullyLove you man and Gun I have many, you can see

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Yes it was, thanks we appreciate the support! Thanks for watching

[@NazNazan-u9z]

@@TheKinzlerBros ♥♥♥♥

[@bobmetcalfe9640]

Nice to see somebody using actual gun screwdrivers.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Absolutely, thanks for watching!

[@NazNazan-u9z]

Well done

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you we appreciate it!

[@stevecummings4539]

Okay bro, now you are just murdering my soul with this one. You must know that you can't hot blue double barreled shotguns because the solder holding the barrels can breakdown splitting the barrels apart. The salts also get trapped in the gap between the barrels and rust the gun from the inside out, but I think maybe you're not concerned because you decided to restore an old shot gun that has barrels that are off-face. RST makes ammo that won't grenade your gun even if it's a 2 1/2 chamber. So now if you really want to fix it, you can go watch Larry Potterfield's video on repairing off-face barrels, then you can learn to silver solder your barrels back together before actually SANDING steel for a change and then rust blueing the gun properly.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya it isn't shootable, so I wasn't concerned about that. Thanks for watching

[@stevecummings4539]

@@TheKinzlerBros You can fix barrels that are off-face by adding material to the hook either by welding or cutting in a dovetail and refitting to the hinge pin. That would be an actual "restoring" of that shotgun that would make it shootable.

[@TimSelzler]

I have a Hoppkin &Allen w/hammer's I'd love to restore. Not to shoot just want it functional.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya that would be nice, I wish we could've got this one functional! Thanks for watching

[@davepomerleau7250]

I have thee exact same model its a lower serial number my barrel cocking button was damaged. Im surprised your butt stock cover was not signed on the back. Mine had the builders name which was pretty cool. As my Barrels were also Damascus I user reproduction ammo and it was a blast to shoot. update wow yeah my lockup was still nice and tight and I did hone my barrels. I used rts ammo.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

That's awesome, didn't know it would be. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

[@RoninDosho]

Turned Out Beautiful, even if it's a wall hanger.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks, ya for sure! Thanks for watching

[@dougwilliams8602]

Nice job

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks!

[@christopherprince3250]

Very nice shoot gun. Very smart not to test fire.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks, ya it wasn't going to be worth it. Thanks for watching

[@mikeharrell4222]

Do you know that you're not suppose to hot blue side by side barrels? It can cause the ribs to separate.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya I've heard, thanks for watching!

[@jeffcopenhaver2217]

It was common practice, when this SxS was manufactured, for all the parts serial numbers to match. There was a good amount of hand fitting of parts, even on some of the lower grade guns. Something looks out of wack with the spacing on the front trigger. I’m guessing it’s from a different grade H&A. The barrels would definitely need set back on the face if you were going to shoot it again. Don’t shy away from Damascus barrels on a quality vintage gun. Twist barrels are what you need to be leery of. Nice job making this old workhorse purty again.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the info! Thanks for watching!

[@cauyellingson]

I recognize that auction backdrop. You guys have quickly become one of my favorite youtube channels to watch, and I would've never guessed one of my favorite youtube channels would be from around here. When you say local, do you mean local to the state or local to the area of the auction house?

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much we appreciate the support, we are from Jamestown, thanks for watching!

[@HeyerdahlThor1]

Absolutely smart not fireing this!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya for sure, thanks for watching