Gun Restoration, Colt M1911 U.S. ARMY 1914, (with test fire).

[@mosriteminioncause7741]

John Browning was an "off the Charts" GENIUS in designing the 1911.......and so was your restoration!!!🎯🥇🏆

[@TheKinzlerBros]

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

[@rogerraven6976]

Especially when it comes to make overweight garbage.

[@wapiti3750]

It wasn't John Browning who designed the 1911. His sister Johnna Belle was the brains behind the whole operation.

[@mosriteminioncause7741]

@@wapiti3750 ❓

[@carminemurray6624]

Why would you bother with an old magazine spring or any of the springs ? they have no value and should be replaced in any case. Do you really know about restorations of collectable firearms ? Because you effectively destroyed most of it's collectable VALUE in your Amateur Restoration.

[@hunterjones8215]

I don't normally watch these videos fully, but the fact that there was not annoying narration and it was just calm to watch. Great job.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much we appreciate it!

[@wtfgoogle3884]

@@TheKinzlerBros Much, much better without the narration or anything extra. Very soothing actually.

[@maduro169]

You are so right !!

[@NGRULES]

Gun ASMR!!! lol

[@steveforsing13]

@@NGRULESA fine example.

[@chongmoua4819]

That was worth 18 minutes and 30 seconds of my life. The Colt 1911 has always been my favorite pistol. Simply beautiful! Amazing job!!!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much, ya mine too! Thanks for watching

[@charlesveg]

The 1911 is a work of art and so are the restorations you all do. Thank you! I learn so much from every one of your videos, and this is my favorite firearm.

[@EddyVanhoyweghen]

@@charlesveg Het mijne ook prachtig ontwerp zal nooit verdwijnen, mooie wapen.👍👍🤛

[@plainvilleadvisors616]

No narration, no music. Just tools. PERFECT

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks for watching we appreciate it!

[@williamnicholson8133]

I know right. Soothing. ManLy ASMR

[@ouiroc]

Couldn't agree with you more it's nice to watch an artist at work Mr Browning would have been proud

[@ouiroc]

Even save the magazine what detail to attention

[@fromtheptothab]

and fake rust.

[@bibleortraditions]

I have a Colt 1911 U.S. ARMY 1943. It was handed down from my father-in-law who served as a TM3 on a submarine during WW2. During a rescue of a B-17 in the waters in the Pacific offshore of Japan, his sub quickly surfaced to recover the plane's crew. "Bob" ran to the back of the sub, and grabbed the vest of the captain of the plane. Once inside the sub, the captain handed Bob his issued 45 and the "US Amry" shoulder holster as a gesture of gratitude for saving his life. A fantastic piece of military and family history.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

That is amazing, thanks for sharing and for watching our videos!

[@kayaker4132]

About 5 years ago, I acquired a series 70 made in 1976. Prior to my rescue, it spent over 20 years inside of a moldy gun rug that had been stored in a very damp basement. Not as rusty as yours but it was a blast to restore it. Had to replace all the pins, screws, springs, barrel bushing, grips, hammer and sear. Turned out very nice. Love the way yours turned out! Great Job!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Very cool, I'm sure it looks awesome now, thank you very much we appreciate the kind words, thanks for watching!

[@bobbybooshay8641]

Dude, this video is a fake. Did your wooden handgrips rust like this fake one? I can't believe people fall for this.

[@oldscratch3535]

Its b/c the guns are chemically rusted. Guns do not naturally rust like this. The wood grips would be rotted off of this gun if it was actually in an environment that could cause this much rust naturally. You'd have to leave it by the fucking dead sea for 10 years to naturally get this much even bright orange rust. Shit is fake. All of the springs and pins would be rusted to pieces if it was real rust. You'd have to replace all of them, but he didn't.

[@peterviceroy1592]

@@bobbybooshay8641 hey green bean. FYI These grips are plastic. You and the four guys who liked your comment owe this man an apology. How do we know the grips are plastic? Easy, listen to the sound of it when he takes it off.

[@ericcartman9416]

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[@blake35745]

As a gunsmith who hasnt worked on guns in over a year this was so therapeutic to watch. Thanks guys

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much, we are happy to help. Thanks for watching we appreciate you!

[@arcadiogastelum4556]

​​@@TheKinzlerBros where did you find it is that lucky? In a waterfall I once found an old rifle bullet it was .03 much longer than the 7.62x39 but unlike the 762x39 which has a sharp point this one had it as a marble.   Traducción en vivo

[@skcreativity101]

👍👍

[@tomasinacovell4293]

What about ballistic recertification etc?

[@donfisher6659]

I used to use Gwownell's blueing salts but I might have to try your mix of chemicals to see if they work as well. The Brownell;s salts did the best job I've ever seen and my customers said the same thing over the years.

[@AmerAhmad]

My sceptical mind can't process why all these weapons have deteriorated and rusted in an identical way with same uniform patina?

[@TheKinzlerBros]

We we find them magnet fishing or buy them from whoever has them, thanks for watching

[@ulfaman8927]

One of nature’s true mysteries

[@chrisbowers310]

The rust didn't look like the sort of thing that happens accidentally

[@dylanhealy8126]

Could’ve been left in a basement that was flooded

[@jedvaulten02]

​@@TheKinzlerBros"we we" stop lying

[@sc1784]

As a guy who has loved the 1911 since I was a kid, that was super rewarding to watch you take that pistol from being a useless rusted piece of junk to a fully functioning firearm. Nice job!!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks we appreciate it! Thanks for watching

[@thechezborgir]

Nope, it was the other way around. All of these channels destroy guns for views.

[@munchin40]

This takes me back to the silent ritual of cleaning your firearm after a long, long day at the range. Thank you for giving us the feeling.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Your welcome, thank you for watching we appreciate it!

[@hart64ghs]

109 years old and still going strong! JB's design is still one of the best ever auto pistols!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Yes it is! Thanks for watching we appreciate it!

[@KorporalNoobs]

Only a matter of time. The toggle-lock will pick up steam soon; I feel it...

[@nybergsgarage]

@@KorporalNoobs well, that's fine if so. any gun design that can go over 100 years of solid use has a great record. in fact, people are even still using colt single action army revolver designs today, so that one is even more timeless perhaps.

[@SL_RivviN]

but it can't feed hollowpoints

[@bunkstagner298]

Exactly so it is the best and real guns are steel guns.

[@alanmccalla6737]

The epitome of old School technology, old school quality craftsmanship, old iron and steel, and a gorgeous restoration. Hats off to you for saving yet another one.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

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

[@armale99]

Dont be decieved, this is done in reverse, trust me.

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[@entrepreneurlife649]

Wow!!! What a testament to workmanship, diligence, and perseverance. Restoring what once was is such a great skill.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much we appreciate it!

[@skcreativity101]

👍👍

[@546Scott]

I cannot believe you could put that back together!! I had no idea it had that many parts. Well done!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much, we appreciate it

[@potrzebieneuman4702]

It's fairly simple compared to something like the Beretta M9...that thing is a nightmare of parts.

[@OhSoddit]

@@potrzebieneuman4702 The good 'ol L1A1 "SLR" (FN-FAL) never ever *EVER* malfunctioned. It was simple, with minimal parts. The F88 Styer, well, I could never get one of those things to bloody work, I think I'd need a science degree to work out how to strip and assemble.....

[@potrzebieneuman4702]

@@OhSoddit yeah I have heard that about bothe the SLR and the Styer. I remember being at high school and all the boys rushing to join Cadets thinking they'd get their hands on an SLR and being disappointed to be handed Smellies.

[@natef1212]

@@potrzebieneuman4702 huhh? the m9 has way less parts

[@timswinscoe2895]

I spend 8-9 hours watching these videos I find it extremely interesting much easier to watch without anyone talking. Thank you

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks we appreciate it, thanks for watching!

[@vinnieesposito8645]

Restoration is such a beautiful thing. Preservation of tools and equipment to last generations is a lost art. Appreciate you making the content not only from an ASMR perspective but also a disassemble, restore, re-assemble & test perspective. The tooling/machines of yesteryear are never going to be produced to make the parts necessary to service this equipment.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Absolutely, thank you very much! Thanks for watching!

[@robertwestall3456]

That is flat out amazing. Spectacular restoration. I especially liked the vise firing, and then right into the hand. I am floored, I didn’t think it would fire ever again, what a testament to Colt, stupendous job!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much we appreciate it, Yeah they are built very well! Thanks for watching!

[@DigitalApex]

Yeah, spectacular. The WD40 made rust literally melt off the gun, like it was paint or something. Kind of wild. I'm sure it's legitimate though. After all, showing people how easy it is to simply remove rust off an antique and then firing it is dangerous. Surely the content creator wouldn't put out faked videos that gullible people may imitate, hence the disclaimer right in the beginning. Surely. -This video is fake as fuck, sorry-

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

I loved how your video had ZERO narrating and was just a quiet video of you fixing a gun. This is by far one of the best videos you have made yet. Awesome job. ❤

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much for the kind words and for watching!

[@Banzai29020]

Superb workmanship. This man knows his Colts, and makes the entire process of restoration look so easy. I only wish I had someone like him in my country who could restore what was a NIB Colt Combat Elite which was badly damaged when my house burnt down. I lost a couple of other pistols, both new.. but this one was special, and I had owned from new for over twenty years.. Never fired a single round through it.. Such a huge loss. Not many people in my country could carry out such a fine restoration of such a damaged pistol. Great work, and well worth a watch.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much, that's is terrible what happened, I wish I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@mikewoolf3894]

MI

[@FuzzyWCTX]

I would disagree that he knows Colts. Not three assembly or disassembly procedures I was taught.

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[@TheGigashadow]

It's completely fake, filmed in reverse... The end of the video is the beginning and visa versa. They destroyed a perfectly good weapon to make this dumb video!

[@Lightemup2005]

I found an Old Remington Rand 1911 in Iraq, while contracting there. It was seized up, but not as rusty as this one. Dumped it in an Oil bath for 24 hours and got it disassembled. Ordered small parts, spring kits and a new barrel from Wilson Combat and got it up and running again. Carried that around for a year after that. Unfortunately I couldnt get it out of the country when I left. Nice work, man.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

That's awesome but, unfortunate you couldn't take it with you! Thanks we appreciate it, thanks for watching

[@sdweston8]

Always amazes me how strangely calming and satisfying restoration videos can be. Nicely done!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it

[@armale99]

Dont be decieved, this is done in reverse, trust me.

[@Garrison1971]

That's so true

[@anadil888]

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[@nighthawk_0956]

​@@armale99 bro how can we trust you if we don't even know you? Please explain your reasoning behind your claim and why we should trust you.

[@rtyrsson]

Impressed is not a sufficient word! I was good with the amazing restoration, which I was skeptical about until watching you doing it. But actually firing the weapon and proving it's restoration is really amazing! I would have had concerns about the barrel's integrity. But at that point it seems you've already proven you know your business. This is wonderful, having restored a very old and neglected piece of American history. I am in awe.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

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

[@darrinleazer6784]

Absolutely amazing how he's able to turn what looks like a impossible feat, into a work of art. I enjoy watching this guy's channel, on restoration of guns.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you, we appreciate the support!

[@jameseverly8501]

@@TheKinzlerBros hello I have a 45 Cal pistol but my is not a colt it is a Thompson auto ordinance co brand bought it about 26 years ago I believed

[@georgedavis1629]

Funny how many guns this guy has that need restoration! Almost like they're all staged! 😂

[@darrinleazer6784]

@@georgedavis1629 Perhaps, but' I still enjoying watching him bring back the life of the gun though.

[@armale99]

Dont be decieved, this is done in reverse, trust me.

[@maxyboi3147]

It makes me happy to see my favorite pistol be restored to amazing condition, great job, keep doing what your doing. Love it man.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Glad you enjoyed it, it's my favorite too! Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[@gregorybenavides4374]

This is amazing. I never thought that an old rusted gun could be brought back to life.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you. Thanks for watching!

[@Horecs]

@@TheKinzlerBros that's a new gun, rusted with vinegar for a few days. the color of the rust gives you away.

[@demogod4955]

@@Horecs not to mention you can tell it's all surface rust

[@Makenomistake.]

Its a fake Restauration dude ,nothing what u see its real

[@paulexports]

@@Makenomistake. explain the pitting?

[@in2rock275]

Wow. Able to sit through an entire gorgeous restoration video with professional production values. Calming 18 minutes and 30 seconds of bliss. Job well done. Thank you!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[@conradvfr750]

The M1911 and M1911A1 are icons of American history - one of the longest serving firearms in American Military History and for good reason - a very well designed, powerful and reliable side arm. Incredible to think that some special forces had been using these (and may still be) over a hundred years after it's original use prior to WWI. A masterpiece in American design and thank you for sharing this restoration video - very interersting.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Absolutely, thank you very much and thanks for watching!

[@mr-x7689]

It's still favured by some companies. don't remember which ones, but it's still activly used. tho most others have moved on to other hand guns.

[@dantow359]

The 1911 is the gun I carried in the service for 15 years. I was so grateful to see that awesome gun shoot again. it must be so rewarding to bring a gun back from the brink. you do incredible work. Keep it up

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much for your service. Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[@Duckwithblueandredhat]

Nuh uh

[@Andrew-sv6zq]

I love 1911's and this is such a great restore to a pistol with amazing history. If that gun could only talk, the stories it could tell. Thanks for sharing your restore.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much for the kind words, ya it would be amazing to hear the stories! Thanks for watching!

[@speedybikelife7475]

I think i got a idea how that be like... I killed him he was.. then i killed her and she was... then i got THROWN IN THE MUD TO RUSTAWAY .. idk.. something like that

[@johnpurington6659]

An all time favorite pistol. The complexity and simplicity of the weapon is clearly evident. This item was severely lacking. And you made it worth having in a collection. If not a carry pistol. It really enjoyed that factory ammo. 🎉. Congratulations on a good find in a gun. And thanks for posting this cool video

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Absolutely, thank you for the kind words and for watching we appreciate it!

[@LarryDeSilva64]

Those heavy rust pits you can never really get out but for what you started with it was an amazing job and to get it back in firing condition that's great. I have an original U.S. Army Colt 1911 passed down to me from my Grandfather to my uncle then my father and then to me it still is in all original condition and has 95% blue and fires perfectly. Kind of turned my stomach to see how that 1911 in the video was thanks for restoring it.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Very cool, thanks for the support!

[@carminemurray6624]

Except by aggressive scrubbing and home re-bluing, it is now worthless as a Collectable.

[@rasklaat2]

@@carminemurray6624 Like it was even collectable in the first place, rusted to shit.

[@vinceruland9236]

​@Carmine Murray not worthless at all.

[@carminemurray6624]

To a Collector, the actual condition is not important as is ORIGINAL CONDITION, I spent 5 years learning about this buying firearms, and once, obtained an Original Trail type Flintlock musket that I was told was garbage 🗑️ and it cost Me $350 and a true Master took it and did a special restore, it sold at auction for a bit over 24 G, I learned even just cleaning it wrong, would have dropped the value to just under a Thousand.

[@sirflingspoo]

As a former 76Y10, I thank you for restoring a true piece of art.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much, we appreciate it

[@kryptyca3201]

2A931G Here, thank you for your service brother

[@nevillecartwright7292]

Wonderful to see someone who genuinely takes care of the firearm whilst restoring it! So many videos on KZbin show people absolutely butchering the firearms they supposedly are restoring. Great job Sir - well done on an excellent outcome!! Warm greetings from South Africa!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much we appreciate the kind words greatly, ya there are some butchers out there! Thanks for watching!

[@bobbybooshay8641]

Dude, you're watching a hoax video. A fake. Look carefully at the "rust". Look at the gun carefully. There are so many fake vids out there and this is one of them.

[@kengunnett2017]

YOU UNDERSTAND HE RUSTED THE GUN

[@armale99]

Dont be decieved, this is done in reverse, trust me.

[@paintslinger16]

@@armale99 is there proof? first video I watched looks real to me. Can’t say this without backing up your words?

[@alanknight3778]

As a chap who has very little patience, it's deeply satisfying to watch the efforts of people who clearly have lots. Bravo.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

We appreciate that, thanks for watching!

[@vitangelomoscarda2522]

I am Italian and I am proud of Beretta Tanfoglio, Pardini...but honesty requires me to state that the Colt 1911 is one of the most beautiful pistols ever made and perhaps the only one that boasts the greatest number of alternatives proposed by all the best gun brands... exceptional project...

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks for your honesty and for watching we appreciate it!

[@trashpanda1999]

Fantastic job. Everyone loves a good 1911

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much and you're absolutely right on that one!

[@The_Rob_D]

I don’t. Mostly cuz I don’t have one 🤣

[@crystalrock18]

Everyone but James reeves of tfbtv, he has a burning hatred for this gun.

[@guitarplayincowboy]

Except lefties

[@rogerraven6976]

Everyone is not the population outside US

[@melfisher1683]

It's awesome that you restored a piece of history. Born in 1911, still in use in 2023. As a 30-year Army veteran, she was my favorite.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya I love them, thank you very much for watching!

[@daviddougan6961]

Great weapon but with its kick, I couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with it !

[@nybergsgarage]

@@daviddougan6961 my brother has one, it's actually my favorite to shoot with, somehow it's the easiest to be accurate with.

[@nybergsgarage]

@@Kalossabrakstein hey, that's probably it!

[@Njazmo]

@@daviddougan6961 Recoil isn't that bad, just like 9mm heavier frame pistol. Besides, recoil doesn't affect your accuracy, unless you "predict it", and point lower. 😉

[@77Fmydog]

As a US Marine that has handled the 1911 almost my entire life i approve this restoration. He even gave it the USMC seal of approval @7:48

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much, I appreciate that a lot!

[@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307]

@@TheKinzlerBros You should do a video on how you fake it up!

[@daniel_farist]

@@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307 oh it's fake?

[@IronDragon1337]

@@daniel_farist it clearly isn't, bro is trolling

[@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307]

@@daniel_farist Yes clearly! Its been faked up as most of these videos do!

[@robertjwilliams3532]

Good shooting!! This is one of the best "restore" videos I have seen. Thanks for saving this hand gun. The 1914 colt 45 being the best ever!!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks we appreciate the kind words! Absolutely it is, thanks for watching!

[@b.h.6307]

John Browning was an "off the Charts" GENIUS in designing the 1911.......and so was your restoration!!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Yes he was, thanks for the kind words we appreciate it! Thanks for watching

[@robertgoss4842]

No audio but the sounds of your work...great! Terrific restoration job on an jmportant part of American history. It was 52 years ago, but when I was in the Marine Corps, I qualified as expert on the .45 at the end of ITR at Camp Pendleton, CA. A sweet memory.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much for your service, thanks for the kind words and I bet that's a great memory. Thanks for watching!

[@GradualHigh]

The video is faked, he's not restoring anything, just scraping all the paint and fake rust off a gun he bought online.

[@denisepeterson5110]

@@GradualHigh true how did it get this bad

[@TonyWehner]

Very interesting noticed

[@skcreativity101]

👍👍

[@tag_76]

I actually have one of these from my grandfather from the Korean War. It was passed down from him to my father and now onto me. It was fully restored in the late 80s and is still in perfect working condition.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

That is awesome. What a great piece of history you have, thanks for watching!

[@hollymollylee2733]

Thanks for your grandfather's service. 🙏🏻 _From Korea_

[@vriondayau]

I recently found this video of the M1911 and you restored it to almost perfection. I am currently 16 years old and have always been fascinated by the M1911 from mob movies like 'Goodfellas' and I even fired one from my grandfather's hidden stash from the Spanish Civil War. Also because of the gun laws in the UK, I bought an airsoft replica of the Smith and Wesson Model 36. Amazing job!!!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Welcome, ya they are iconic! Very cool, thanks for watching!

[@dongarnier5890]

As a restorer/refurbisher of cars and boats, I can say there are few things as rewarding as bead blasting. Being Canadian, I won't ever have a chance to restore a handgun unfortunately. Nice job!! 👍

[@madmanmechanic8847]

I also do Marine repair for a living and also restore Muscle cars. Sorry your country has such restrictive gun laws we have been fighting for gun rights for years they would love to take them all away .

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya it's very satisfying, that sucks you can't do that in Canada, thanks for watching

[@jackn2236]

I could be wrong but in Canada, antique firearms, that's black powder guns made in or before 1897, are perfectly legal. So "IF" in ""Theory,"" you got your hands on an original Colt 1851 Navy Revolver or similar firearm from that time frame, that was in a similar state to the M1914 in this video, then I think you could legally restore it in Canada... Now do take this with a grain of salt, I am not a legal expert, so as stated, I could very much be wrong, so before attempting to do something like this, I would highly recomend consulting an actual legal expert first.

[@danieljohnson6931]

Wow what an amazing restoration. Great work. Love the firearm as well hats off to ya. Can’t wait for the m1 garand!👍

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much, Daniel. we appreciate the support and thanks for watching!

[@sigvicious5599]

Very impressive. I'm glad to see such a piece of history brought back to life. I've fired one of my 1911's in a heavily snowed area. I was amazed at how much sound the snow absorbed.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much, ya it's crazy. Thanks for watching!

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[@TheGigashadow]

It's fake, filmed in reverse... The end of the video is the beginning and visa versa.

[@Saltria]

@@TheGigashadow the hell is you talking about

[@TheGigashadow]

@@Saltria It's a FAKE video... Is that clear enough for you?

[@msummers5625]

Thank you for saving this piece of history!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

It was my pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@oneshotpete6.591]

the fact you did a parkerized finish gained my instant approval !!! So many “ YT restorers “ would have leaned into the buffing wheel thus ruining the pistol ( in my opinion ) more than the pitting … 👍🏽👍🏽

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much, ya there are some crude restorers out there, thanks for watching!

[@kamiloissa8869]

The truth is, a clean and excellent job, I congratulate the person who did that beautiful job with the The Colt 1911

[@TheKinzlerBros]

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

[@rachelstout6186]

Great restoration, brings a smile to my face to see such a beautiful piece of history brought back to life. I have one small nitpick, if you'll humor me. When pulling back the slide to cock the gun, once it reaches the end of travel, simply let the slide go and allow the spring to pull the slide forward unhindered, following the slide back hurts the spring tension. Simply letting it go will preserve the recoil spring longevity and will prevent later failures.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much, we appreciate you. Thanks for watching!

[@daniels-mo9ol]

So nice to see that you could get all that rust off of all the rusted plastic. Great job!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya rust residue will get on non metal parts when they are attached to metal, thanks for watching

[@voEovove]

You've done a marvelous job restoring this piece of history.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@da420wizzard5]

Lol it's not history he oxidatized a gun then cleaned it that's not a hundred year old gun they didn't put sights on them til the 50s

[@voEovove]

I understand why you'd feel that way as plenty of these restoration videos are indeed fake, however, I see no reason to doubt the credibility of this restoration channel.

[@randybenefiel8900]

@@da420wizzard5 who told you that?

[@da420wizzard5]

@@randybenefiel8900 it was originally designed to be fired from horse back might been off on the years but most the sights put on the gun before (whatever date definitely after 1914) were after market

[@efficiencygaming3494]

Great job bringing this piece back to life. It looks amazing now! Take care of it well and it might last another 100 years!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much and I will, thanks for the support!

[@notnowchief.3089]

Yeah, bring it back after it was intentionally rusted .. what a hero... LOL

[@robobrother-n2i]

that's crazy how an old rusted gun can be turned into a polished new looking weapon, respect for how much time that must have taken

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much. Thanks for watching!

[@martinraboy5971]

I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this video. Loved the natural noises of your work, no idiotic music. Thank you

[@TheKinzlerBros]

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

[@nathanfarris6574]

I like that they tested them after the restoration. Awesome

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya we shoot everything we can! Thanks for watching

[@bobpriddy5196]

Wow. This was my Dad’s gun he carried in WWII and then in civilian life. A lot of memories seeing this gun come to life

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Very cool, I wish I could thank him for his service. Thanks for watching

[@ericmills9839]

My friend has his grandfather's from WWII, I tried it out at a range. If I ever do that again it will be outside like in the video, it was painfully loud even with ear protection, a shocking difference from the modern 9mm we were also using. Beautiful piece of engineering and craftsmanship.

[@ptyir1424]

yeah that’s cap bro lmao show proof that this specific gun was his

[@EC-mc7vg]

Nice job, enjoyed the video. Just seeing the disassembly of a 1911 and how all the parts work and interact shows the true design genius of John Browning.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it!

[@msm10000msm]

What a joy to watch you bring that iconic gun back to life. I have a Wilson Combat Tactical Supergrade. I'm blessed, yes. I really enjoy cleaning my own guns, and the 1911 is especially rewarding to take down, then clean. Your video is cathartic. Thanks again.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much, yes you are! Thanks for watching!

[@sf5553]

Good job. This one was super entertaining and turned out incredible. I like that you didn't go overboard on the "cleaning" of it. Nice work! This pistol has been cherished over time possibly by multiple people, as I'm nearly certain there are different aged (all old) and variants of parts on the pistol when you found it, than would have been factory all original 1911... that's definitely pretty cool.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much I appreciate the kind words, Yeah it would have been awesome if it was all original, thanks for watching!

[@bobbybooshay8641]

How are all of you people fooled by this fake nonsense? This guy puts this "rust" on this thing and pretends it is being restored. It's fake dude.

[@MrPotteeMouf]

@@bobbybooshay8641 so bold

[@herbcachia]

​@@bobbybooshay8641 amazing how many people believe this was a genuine restoration. The fake rust looked so real 😂😂

[@GeorgeT6566]

I have watched this video two times. It's just so satisfying to watch you restore this wonderful gun.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much we appreciate your support!

[@gwemula]

I saw the entire thing and still can't believe that this was done such brilliantly! Kudos!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much, thanks for watching!

[@tian_obia]

Awesome, great work! I've seen a number of these gun restoration videos now but they never test the guns out on the range afterward to show whether they are functional again or just end up being collection or display pieces.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks we appreciate it, we always shoot them when we can! Thanks for watching

[@RestorationVideo]

*_That turned out absolutely gorgeous, dude! A fantastic piece to use for years to come! Please keep up this excellent work and videography! You are doing a fantastic job! 🍻🤘💜_*

[@TheKinzlerBros]

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

[@SocialConciliation]

Color me impressed that he actually restored such precision mechanical marvels. Great work

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks we appreciate it!

[@txhansolo22]

i was amazed at how easy and quick the bluing process was. after the breakdown and prep in 30 minutes the frame looked brand new!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

It didn't feel quick on my end, thanks for watching!

[@TyfoiD75]

Hypnotic to watch, ty very much. At first I was like "no narration", at the end "video speaks for it self" ^^

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@krazokid19]

The fact that this gun was resurrected back to full shooter status is a testament to John Browning's awesome design and it's also a testament to your gunsmithing skills as well! That's awesome!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Absolutely, thank you very much we appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@michelmendoza1769]

Browning may have been the DaVinci of firearms way ahead of his time and thorough investigation in design

[@JeffRiley-tc6cy]

this isnt gunsmith wor or legit restoratio as soo as he fires up the sand blaster

[@mysticmarbles]

Incredible. There's so many restoration videos where they ruin something just to make it shiny again, but here we have an item that's still functional.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks, ya there is a lot of that unfortunately. Thanks for watching!

[@captainbillh]

Nice job seeing the gun come back to life (regardless of whether you purposefully left the gun out to rust or not...as some are saying). The 1911 is my favorite semi-auto pistol. I have a very old one (s/n 17,xxx) that was issued to my grandfather during WWII which I inherited. The single stack magazine makes for a gun that fits normal size hands very comfortably. It's a timeless design that never fails to satisfy.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you we appreciate it. We bought it from a guy that got it at an estate sale in this condition. They are iconic, thanks for watching!

[@MrLeeLifts]

It was soaked in a solution, most of these "resto" youtube people purposely tarnish items for clicks and views.

[@skcreativity101]

👍👍

[@michaelmaas5544]

@@MrLeeLiftsyeah there’s no way anyone actually does anything like this. 😂🤡🤫

[@ReherMorrisonFan]

I know this was a year ago but I just found this vid. Brought back a lot of memories when I was a 45B in the Army. Loved working on these. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you for your service! Glad to bring back some memories, thanks for watching!

[@David-vt3hn]

A restored gun that actually works. That's progress. That's a restoration worth having

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya it is very satisfying, absolutely. Thanks for watching!

[@Daniel_Roach]

It's not real, this much rust on high carbon steel would be ridiculous and cause so many malfunctions, if it didn't outright explode in your hands. To be fair, this is art in it's own way, just very dishonest.

[@penelopewhisselle8360]

Stunning results. Can’t wait to see the next firearm restoration.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much, thanks for watching!

[@armale99]

Dont be decieved, this is done in reverse, trust me.

[@gb5uq]

Beautiful restoration and all those small imperfections just add character. That 1911 is a real piece of history, if only it could talk. I once owned one, until they took our guns away here in the UK. Many thanks.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Absolutely, thanks for watching

[@Dave-lm3th]

The democrats are trying to do that in America too. They'll have to kill me to take mine.

[@odynith9356]

Buddy that suckssss. Historical pieces should not count towards that law.

[@armale99]

Dont be decieved, this is done in reverse, trust me.

[@konradgreen2567]

Yup, my dad had one too, till 97. A Gold Cup. Such a nice balance to it. I hated 45s, till he finally let me use the 1911, completely changed my mind. Was so much less of a handful than all other 45s I'd used. Sucks they changed the law instead of fixing the problem. Was an amazing bit of kit.

[@DeJesus0674]

amazing !!! Love the fact theres no talking , just working !!! Love this

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks we appreciate it, thanks for watching!

[@Tyler-mi8vu]

Thank you for including the range time in the video. Amazing to see that old relic restored to life again

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Your welcome, we always try to shoot every gun. Thanks for watching we appreciate it!

[@royrice8021]

The best antiquing I have ever seen! Looks real! 👍

[@TheKinzlerBros]

It is real!

[@SinnerSince1962]

Looks like a setup to me. @@TheKinzlerBros

[@pluto1jack]

Man you are Good! Not only in your restoration skills, but you obviously have a good knowledge of firearms to put everything back together so skillfully. Thanks for great videos

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much for the kind words and for watching!

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

About fifty million people has put a 1911 together.

[@andrewclayterman6230]

@@Jeff-jg7jh good for them!

[@roberttresemer8226]

This video brought back a lot of great memories of my days as an Army MP in the mid 70s. We carried Colt .45 1911s, Fondly referred to as "Hand Cannons" back then. I have been a huge fan of them ever since. Over the years I have come to own a total of 9 of them. Thanks for this video. It really made my day.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you for your service! Ya they are iconic, thanks for watching we are glad you enjoyed it!

[@julian1221]

The gun appears to have been a WWI gun likely sent to England as a WWII lend lease or found its way into the UK post WWI or II. Several of the components are 1911A1 parts, such as the housing on the grip, the grip panels and possibly the barrel. Great job on restoring what looked at the beginning as a lost cause.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

You are absolutely right, it has replacement parts, thanks for watching we appreciate it!

[@pxpin89]

He fakes them.. The entire thing was bs.. Artificially speeding up the rusting process.. Notice how the plastic parts have also "rusted" odd right?

[@codyaaron2129]

Not really dude. Rust bleeds, and will cover a lot. The biggest deal I had against him was reusing the cross pin and barrel. I wouldn't have seen it as worth the risk.

[@artemusp.folgelmeyer4821]

The trigger is a 1911A1 short trigger.

[@stockportbrits]

Not having 'US Government Property'' yet stamped with British proof stamps 'probably' indicates it to be a private purchase by a WW1 British officer...would be interesting to know where it was found.

[@vernonator63]

Fantastic work brining that piece of history back to life...fantastic

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much, we appreciate it

[@jamesblue8332]

Lol, you realize he's the one that rusted that "piece of history" in the first place, just so he could bring it back to life?

[@JFirn86Q]

What did you do to make it rust? Looks like it worked well - only gave easy surface rust to deal with.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

I didn't rust it

[@WalterWhite-ob7we]

@@TheKinzlerBros is it fake rust?

[@tomboese367]

Once again you've knocked it out of the park!!! I have a Remington 1911, and it is by far my favorite pistol to shoot. I may be crazy, but when you first sprayed it with the Balistol I am certain I saw it absorbing life!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you, we appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed it. Ya it needed some penetrating oil!

[@armedfarm3429]

That dried clay/mud comes off pretty easy compared to rust. !

[@TheKinzlerBros]

It does but, there was none on this one

[@GortPredator]

​@The Kinzler Bros good to know wood rusts, and you didn't use a salt stray or leave it in a salt bath to enhance the rust look.

[@Skyguy41]

@gortpredator, if you are referring to grip as the wood on the gun, it is not. It quite clearly metal as you would be able to see if you watched it.

[@scottsneed4287]

quit hating..🤣

[@AdmiralPureBlood]

What’s up with the hate? Fans of other channels or just boys that only know how to play video games ?

[@DogeMcLovin]

Masterful work! Thanks for listing all of your steps to do this.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much and it was my pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@funkyjunky881]

This is so satisfying to watch ! You are a Propper craftsman in what you do

[@TheKinzlerBros]

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

[@tonystanz8569]

You sir, are an artist in every sense of the word. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks for the kind words we appreciate it!

[@Ingens_Scherz]

Just a side comment: it's always been incredible to me just how modern this weapon still looks. Amazing - and I'm so glad this one's been brought back so brilliantly. Kudos for the epic skills!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya its a timeless design! Thank you very much and thanks for watching!

[@skcreativity101]

👍👍

[@corybrott8455]

100 years is just a glimpse of human history

[@geraldapollyon655]

Right? I bought one back in '16 and there is almost no difference between the one he restored and the one I bought despite over 100 years difference between them.

[@cameronharvey4746]

completely timeless weapon. One of the most perfect handgun designs.

[@rominomen]

that was a great video. seeing how hard it was to get apart, and then how smoothly it went back together was SUPER satisfying. awesome that it works and runs rounds after all it's been through

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya very satisfying, thank you very much for watching!

[@butchneville5768]

Needed to soak overnight in the white vinegar and the rust would be completely gone. No need to hammer or sand.

[@yummm8775]

I thought the gun was a goner, but you brought it back to life! Amazing work!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much we appreciate you. Thanks for watching

[@TheGigashadow]

He didn't bring it back to life, he killed it, it's fake, filmed in reverse... The end of the video is the beginning and visa versa. They destroyed a perfectly good weapon to make this dumb video!

[@davidschaadt3460]

@@TheGigashadow Since my wife left ,I have to have something to do.

[@TheGigashadow]

@@davidschaadt3460 I understand, keep busy!

[@bokreyes4551]

Great job. I would have deemed it as "beyond recovery" at its initial state but I was proven wrong (gladly). I have a high respect for the 1911 and more so for the successor 1991A1 so I watched the entire video until the moment of truth at the end... It was able to fire a full magazine load without failure! Simply astonishing! Albeit the barrel was a British replacement, it works! And that's another 1911 to be counted as still fully functional (after a century since production!) 👍🙂

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks we appreciate it, they are amazing firearms!

[@HarryCowl]

Thanks for preserving history ! Very nice job !

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thank you very much, it was my pleasure!

[@bobbybooshay8641]

Dude, don't you realize this is fake. That isn't rust champ.

[@HarryCowl]

@@bobbybooshay8641 And what about the pitting on the slide (still visible at the end of the vid) ? Do you also think it's fake ? The boar was too much damaged and needed to be changed (moreover if you want to use the gun safely !). If it's fake, just prove it; but all the process and techniques used to restore that gun are real (like softly grinding the metal, polishing and blueing).

[@Castielsgirl]

My ex husband used to be a weapons expert. I’ve watched him take these apart and class them up with Damascus steel slides and custom stippling and make them shine like the sun. I understand the need to make one black, no shine in the dark but he made some of his soooo pretty. I’ve helped him put them back together handing him parts as he went along. Brings back better memories.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Ya they are works of art, thanks for the story and for watching!

[@bollockjohnson6156]

EX husband??? why are you divorced? did you cheat on him? answer me.

[@Castielsgirl]

We, my 10 year old son, was more of an inconvenience than apart of his family. It was an US and a him thing. No help from him.

[@kylehill6018]

I’m wildly impressed by the restoration! I can’t explain why watching this and other videos like this is so damn relaxing

[@TheKinzlerBros]

You obviously love guns and enjoy seeing them being brought back to life! Thanks for watching

[@diggie9598]

@@TheKinzlerBros I don't love guns, but i love your skills. Absolute Pro!

[@campfiredouglas4496]

phenomenal. recently having detail stripped my 1911, this was such a cool watch. great job on restoring a piece of history!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Thanks we appreciate it, thanks for watching!

[@JM-yp8du]

This is a 1911A1 pattern Colt, so there's no way it could have been manufactured in 1914. You can tell from the grip patterns, the thicker front sight, the curved mainspring housing, and the longer hammer spur and beaver tail. Edit: After watching through, the frame is from a 1911 pattern, not 1911A1, yet the rest of the features are from a 1911A1. I suspect this isn't an original piece, but rather cobbled together from different parts, as evidenced by the GB proof marks on the barrel.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

It has some a1 parts on it

[@macdaddymario]

Was going to make this exact same, once I saw the humped mainspring housing. The frame maybe from 1914, but there's no way the rest of it is.

[@gopherboat1375]

That's because these videos are usually fake and over embellished

[@tomjoseph1444]

The arsenal reworked 1911s several times. I doubt if it is "cobbled together".

[@armale99]

This whole thing is a lie. They do it in reverse, "dirtying" the gun after they film the "end result"

[@jessgatt5441]

Excellent video, I intend to do a little magnet-fishing and have a go at restoring whatever I may be lucky enough to dredge from below a bridge.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Yeah, I used to magnet fish as well and I found a few firearms that I restored which is how I started. Just restoring firearms. Thanks for watching.

[@rsixing]

Very nostalgic for me. I served as an M.P. in the U.S. Army in the 70's and 80's and the men carried the 1911. It is still my favorite pistol. Awesome rehab of the 1914 1911.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Absolutely, thank you for your service! It is my favorite as well! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@bawbremy]

Fort Gordon or Fort McClellan alum?

[@gottem2912]

One of the most iconic guns in history being restored. Amazing!

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Yes it is, thank you we appreciate it! Thanks for watching

[@nitr4mmedia]

Timeless design. I love the 1911, especially in silver. Kinda sad you didn't polish it and then made a brushed look. 😅 Good job.

[@TheKinzlerBros]

Yes it is, thank you very much! I wanted to go more original, thanks for watching we appreciate it!