Colt Lightning Restoration - Part 4 (Original Finishes)

It's been tricky to upload this video without triggering the fire gun policies. So the video is around 1/2 of its original length, without any product description, unfortunately.
Anyway, here's part 4 of this beautiful piece of history. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

Пікірлер: 150

  • @richardpalmer6196
    @richardpalmer61964 жыл бұрын

    And this ladies and gentlemen is what a premium restoration like this is worth every penny . This episode was only 13 minutes 33 seconds , but probably at least a week or more in the making . More to come , Sam colt would have been proud of you .

  • @paulstan9828
    @paulstan98284 жыл бұрын

    Even just the repair of the forward pump grip was totally amazing all by itself. Great job!

  • @bobjoncas2814
    @bobjoncas28144 жыл бұрын

    ..DANG,, the factory would have been proud of a piece of art like that...great resto. glad to be watched the transformation..keep 'em comin'...

  • @MrBucidart
    @MrBucidart4 жыл бұрын

    She is coming along nicely, but your horse restore video is one of the best youtube videos of all time.

  • @stephenbachman132
    @stephenbachman1324 жыл бұрын

    Your restoring skill is second to no one Truly man your are a class above the rest.

  • @paulsullivan6392
    @paulsullivan63924 жыл бұрын

    I am very, very impressed with your skills, knowledge and perseverance. Anxious to learn how you handle the repair/replacement of the bolt and the hammer. You are doing an marvelous job. And the edited video does not even begin to relate the length and detail of your efforts. I appreciate the addition of notes on time spent on a particular aspect of restoration that is hard, tedious and long.

  • @dan725
    @dan7254 жыл бұрын

    HOLY CRAP!! You’re a true artist, and a master craftsman. I’m so glad you shared this with us. The entire process was well worth watching. Your channel is criminally underrated; you have content deserving of a million subscribers sheesh.

  • @AmstradExin
    @AmstradExin4 жыл бұрын

    André, the shining beacon among all the fake-restorers out there ~

  • @mikemull1478
    @mikemull14784 ай бұрын

    Yes you are doing a very fine job. Really glad to find a video like this as I am working on a Taurus knock off and the takedown is the same. You are doing a beautiful job and can't wait to see the end result.

  • @gabehartman6832
    @gabehartman68324 жыл бұрын

    Watched to the end AMAZING WORK thank you for bringing us along!

  • @SCHNEKM483BK
    @SCHNEKM483BK4 жыл бұрын

    It's a joy to see a true craftsman at work!

  • @maxvauderk816
    @maxvauderk8164 жыл бұрын

    Great work, it's very aparant your heart is in your craft.

  • @bluescatreimer
    @bluescatreimer4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely off the scale! You are very gifted.

  • @chazzcombs
    @chazzcombs4 жыл бұрын

    Some things need to be preserved and some need to be restored. This one definitely needed the latter and you are knocking it out of the park!

  • @1htalp9
    @1htalp94 жыл бұрын

    That looks amazing. You are a gifted craftsman.

  • @daveclemons1225
    @daveclemons1225 Жыл бұрын

    WOW!! Great series you made on this old Colt! I have watched it twice come back to life! Great Job!!

  • @jarpasmannen
    @jarpasmannen4 жыл бұрын

    How'd it go with the inside of the barrel? Looked pretty gnarly at first sight.

  • @paulstan9828
    @paulstan98284 жыл бұрын

    I liked the professionally placed camera angle. Ha!!!

  • @emperortodd
    @emperortodd4 жыл бұрын

    This is my favorite channel Andre, you are amazing

  • @chrisgutierrez5952
    @chrisgutierrez59524 жыл бұрын

    Wow what an awesome job you are doing. Makes me want to dig up some old treasures and bring them back to life. You sir are a true craftsman I truely enjoy your videos.

  • @markheischman672
    @markheischman6724 жыл бұрын

    This is coming along beautifully. I cant wait to see the final product!

  • @snig88
    @snig884 жыл бұрын

    Looks absolutely stunning so far!

  • @RT-hi1ms
    @RT-hi1ms4 жыл бұрын

    You have quite an operation, and your work certainly reflects that fact. What you've done thus far is nothing short of magnificent.

  • @thumpershd
    @thumpershd4 жыл бұрын

    Watching in awe! A fantastic restoration.

  • @HanstheTraffer
    @HanstheTraffer4 жыл бұрын

    Andre, I have never seen anyone "Pick Up" techniques and skills like you. Thanks for sharing. And GREAT JOB

  • @ericstoever9577
    @ericstoever95774 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your skills with us! Take care, and be well in these challenging times.

  • @russboyd8842
    @russboyd88424 жыл бұрын

    I love watching a skilled craftsman at work. It is fascinating, and I evvy the time you have taken to learn these different skills and techniques. I will sit here and hold my breath until Number 5 comes out. Thanks a great deal.

  • @allcartuner
    @allcartuner4 жыл бұрын

    That color on the barrel is absolutely beautiful! Looks kind of like graphite.

  • @VeradonaRestoration
    @VeradonaRestoration4 жыл бұрын

    No konečně nové video. Nepřišlo mi upozornění . Paráda kamaráde jseš prostě mistr svého oboru, závidím :)

  • @mikeokeefe2014
    @mikeokeefe20144 жыл бұрын

    Feels like forever eh ! Was happy to see your new video and progress ! Always a pleasure to watch your work , the results will not be disappointing I'm sure !

  • @timsmith1589
    @timsmith15894 жыл бұрын

    Dude that's awesome, I love it

  • @billbeyer657
    @billbeyer6574 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant job so far

  • @MrPanzerblitz
    @MrPanzerblitz4 жыл бұрын

    You do gorgeous work Andre!

  • @guillaumeroncin5870
    @guillaumeroncin58704 жыл бұрын

    Incredible job, superb work on the handle.

  • @johnsmith-rl1th
    @johnsmith-rl1th4 жыл бұрын

    The most positive channel on YT! Thank for your hardwork sir!

  • @mustangbob51
    @mustangbob514 жыл бұрын

    dude you rock. you are knocking out of the park. can't wait to see how this ends up. it sucks to have to wait!

  • @rickmelhuish1602
    @rickmelhuish16024 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely loving it!

  • @redrustbucket
    @redrustbucket4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Thanks for sharing your work.

  • @k1u9r6t8
    @k1u9r6t84 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous.

  • @inthelionsden6335
    @inthelionsden63354 жыл бұрын

    I'm enjoying this series.

  • @geraldhoskowicz5157
    @geraldhoskowicz51574 жыл бұрын

    Dude you blew me away! I only found you during this virus and WOW I'm impressed! Out of all of your Videos this is my favorite! Well all 4 parts of it. Hope to see the finish product. Thank you. Take care and May God Bless you and yours.

  • @dwaynewladyka577
    @dwaynewladyka5774 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for sharing this. This turned out great. Cheers!

  • @graemesim40
    @graemesim404 жыл бұрын

    These videos are fantastic such skill and workmanship, truly a master craftsman, thank you for sharing these, looking fwd to the next instalment 👍

  • @redneckthreepercent
    @redneckthreepercent4 жыл бұрын

    It looks awesome so far. Great job

  • @brucejackson6430
    @brucejackson64304 жыл бұрын

    Looking awesome!!

  • @barthanes1
    @barthanes14 жыл бұрын

    Looks great, cant wait to see it back to new.

  • @41plymouthnut87
    @41plymouthnut874 жыл бұрын

    Looks fantastic 👍 doesn't look like the same gun! BRAVO!

  • @bonnie8441
    @bonnie84414 жыл бұрын

    Bloody good job.Well done.

  • @brianpeterson5553
    @brianpeterson55534 жыл бұрын

    That rifle is gorgeous, you do excellent work, cant wait for the next video

  • @TheDecoyDude
    @TheDecoyDude4 жыл бұрын

    Just incredible! So meticulously done! I’ve dabbled in repairing and restoring guns etc and can appreciate how great you are at this! Some “restorations” make me want to cringe, these inspire me

  • @magnuschristensen1837
    @magnuschristensen18374 жыл бұрын

    Holy sh*t this looks amazing, love youre work.👌👌 These few month i have missed the work from you but now that you are back it is Better than ever, keep it up🔥🔥🔥

  • @usnchief1339
    @usnchief13397 ай бұрын

    Amazing job! Alkanet root powder, get from Indian food store in the spice section, in BLO makes a nice red oil. You can mix that in with your Birchwood Casey or any other oil finish. For rust bluing, I also use the Mark Lee solution and I now have been using Birchwood Caseys Browning solution. Heat steel to 275 F and apply. Boil as usual in rain water or distilled water. After about 6-8 applications and it turn a nice deep black. Thanks!

  • @curm1778
    @curm17784 жыл бұрын

    I think my favourite video of yours is when you restored the horse. This series will be my 2nd favourite of yours. Well done. Hope the little horse is doing ok. Stay safe.

  • @luciusvorenus9445
    @luciusvorenus94454 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! I really enjoy your videos!

  • @dhovat
    @dhovat4 жыл бұрын

    It looks awesome so far.

  • @phildeeds8238
    @phildeeds82384 жыл бұрын

    It looks fantastic!

  • @willmalernee6935
    @willmalernee69354 жыл бұрын

    Nice work!

  • @jexes23
    @jexes234 жыл бұрын

    The skill is impressive, but I think the patience and determination and the amount of work put in is even more impressive.

  • @francoislebois
    @francoislebois4 жыл бұрын

    Duuuude, can't wait to see the next episode!😊

  • @mikerogers582
    @mikerogers5824 жыл бұрын

    Love your work!

  • @nomore9203
    @nomore92034 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful job!!!!!

  • @wayneshirey6999
    @wayneshirey69994 жыл бұрын

    Looks great so far.

  • @RonGau
    @RonGau4 жыл бұрын

    coming out great so far :) cheers

  • @dzsjoker8931
    @dzsjoker89314 жыл бұрын

    Nice! again, superb work :-)

  • @LewisSkeeter
    @LewisSkeeter4 жыл бұрын

    Superb! Well done.

  • @davidcaylor4286
    @davidcaylor42864 жыл бұрын

    Amazing!

  • @gregwright392
    @gregwright3924 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding

  • @markh4767
    @markh47674 жыл бұрын

    Nice work 👍

  • @jeffe.9904
    @jeffe.99044 жыл бұрын

    Andre, Great Job! Hopefully, you will get Part 5 posted soon.

  • @guataco
    @guataco4 жыл бұрын

    Que belleza, y que paciencia tiene usted. Lo felicito.

  • @roba379
    @roba3794 жыл бұрын

    Very cool! Now I need to research the re blueing and the case hardening you did and why. ...if I want to restore my old Remington!

  • @speakupriseup4549
    @speakupriseup45494 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic job, I hope you have an apprentice because your talents need to be passed on to the next generation so they aren't lost.

  • @jeffe.9904
    @jeffe.99044 жыл бұрын

    Andre it looks Fantastic! Can I have it? 🤣 Seriously, you do Great work, thanks for sharing!!

  • @jaywilley5708
    @jaywilley57084 жыл бұрын

    Pretty damn awesome!

  • @iteerrex8166
    @iteerrex81664 жыл бұрын

    Far away form the end, but great progress. The hard part is done, now just finishing touches. Superb work!!!

  • @lloyd4768
    @lloyd47684 жыл бұрын

    This is beautiful work, I'm so sick of the crap KZread keeps pulling!!

  • @chubbethsthunder
    @chubbethsthunder4 жыл бұрын

    Andre, Thank you very much for sharing this labor of love. Looks absolutely awesome. In the last video I saw mountains in the background. What state? If you don't want to answer I totally understand. GOD Bless you and your family (furry friends too) and GOD Bless The Republic!!!

  • @user-no3sm9pf8o
    @user-no3sm9pf8o4 жыл бұрын

    Very very good and very nice

  • @devduttakeshwer2202
    @devduttakeshwer22024 жыл бұрын

    So hardworking

  • @davidhelmuth5707
    @davidhelmuth57074 жыл бұрын

    You do awesome work. I noticed that you use regular or mill files. Might I suggest the use of a lathe file. The are cut at a sharper angle. Slightly more expensive but worth the price. Look forward to the finished product. Again fine work

  • @joaojorge4662
    @joaojorge46624 жыл бұрын

    Hello, great job!! Can you tell me the brand of the rust bl solution witch you used? Thank you very much and continue your amazing job!!

  • @swalker6794
    @swalker67942 жыл бұрын

    The John Wayne observation: "Ya done good..."

  • @pastfinderfrank
    @pastfinderfrank3 жыл бұрын

    Still hope there is a Part 5 with the fully assembled finished product.

  • @isaiahbraddock
    @isaiahbraddock4 жыл бұрын

    One day I hope to be able to fix my school binder as well as you fix guns

  • @prosjekt51
    @prosjekt514 жыл бұрын

    very nice jobb :)

  • @jo34719
    @jo347194 жыл бұрын

    Looks amazing your workmanship is really first rate! Enjoy your videos, I don't understand why this would be demonetized either no reason for it...

  • @bullieboi
    @bullieboi4 жыл бұрын

    First rate work!!!!!!

  • @Hrajnoga
    @Hrajnoga4 жыл бұрын

    Unbelievable, I would never think this can be even done :-O Máte moje veľké uznanie :-)

  • @gabehartman6832
    @gabehartman68324 жыл бұрын

    I wish I had a gunsmith near me that could/would work on my Belgian British Bulldog, It needs some attention, if legal I would love to send it to you for your channel.

  • @NewbieNateRC1985

    @NewbieNateRC1985

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same, I need help on my M1916 spanish mauser short rifle.

  • @RedMcCloud

    @RedMcCloud

    4 жыл бұрын

    Gabe Hartman Not sure what country he lives in but most Bulldogs are antiques so it should be fine to ship if in the USA

  • @gabehartman6832

    @gabehartman6832

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MastersOfCraftOfficial Email sent with pictures.

  • @fordfan3179
    @fordfan31794 жыл бұрын

    First rate restoration. The bluing came out awesome. I can't wait to see what you're going to do with the inside of that barrel. Are you thinking of relining it? How's the pony doing?

  • @AmstradExin

    @AmstradExin

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think he should restore one of those WWII machine guns that the Russians occasionally pull out a swamp... I have seen a video where they found 2 RPD's in a tank where all the wood has rotten off.. The tank itself was restored and driven...

  • @wahawaha541
    @wahawaha5414 жыл бұрын

    super vidět, že v česku se dělají takovéhle věci

  • @wahawaha541

    @wahawaha541

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MastersOfCraftOfficial tak to je pěkné, že na Slovensku prodávají prsotředky s řeskými etiketami :D :D :D ne, hele, sranda stranou, opravujete moc pěkné věci, moc se mi líbí vaše tvorba (jak videa, nebo co v nich děláte) taky na Slovensku dělají obstrukce, skrz zbraně?

  • @henning6158
    @henning61584 жыл бұрын

    Hello I hope you have a great day so the reason why I am writing you is I saw your videos about restorations. And in my backyard while digging I found an old Revolver that's really really rusty thats maybe a hundred or more years old. So I don't know if it's restorable but it would be nice if I could send you some pictures so you could tell me what to do. Sorry if my English is not the best I come from Germany

  • @paulstan9828
    @paulstan98284 жыл бұрын

    Hope we get to see you shot it when it’s done.

  • @Thecompanioncrate
    @Thecompanioncrate4 жыл бұрын

    Andre, please upload a full version of the video in addition to this version. If not on youtube, then on vimeo, and include a link. Excellent work.

  • @martendavies
    @martendavies4 жыл бұрын

    Wooooooow!

  • @mr.charlesanderson
    @mr.charlesanderson4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, great work as always! Is that a S&W number 3 Russian revolver I see at the end? I'd love to see an episode about that someday.

  • @fil950
    @fil9504 жыл бұрын

    Золотые руки! Даже у DiResta не так круто получилось)))

  • @dutchmcoven7292
    @dutchmcoven72924 жыл бұрын

    Boy, What a privilege. Would have been lovely if certain A-grade A-holes would let a wonderful artisans channel educate without interference instead of invoking the jackboot mentality our grandfathers fought to eradicate. I hope one day you and others can ply your trade without threat and prejudice. Well done sir.

  • @2011woodlands
    @2011woodlands4 жыл бұрын

    What brand of rust blue solution did you use? I have had good results with brownells dicropam IM.

  • @2011woodlands

    @2011woodlands

    4 жыл бұрын

    it's too bad Jantz no longer sells bluing supplies, they were more affordable than brownells.

  • @FairlaneFox
    @FairlaneFox4 жыл бұрын

    this is turning out beautiful. i really appreciate the re-use of rust bluing and case hardening. im actually stuck with a .22 rifle right now, its a Winchester model 1909, pump action. the barrel was crooked - not bent, just crooked. managed to get the barrel off (after a "gunsmith" failed to do it!) with no damage and almost no heat. but my issue is the barrel needs to be relined, or replaced. im going to try to reline it, that way i can keep the patina look on it. rather than artificially age a new barrel, or attempt to re-blue the whole gun in a way like you have done (which financially isnt an option, unfortunately) but in the mean time, i cant necessarily do all that. so i was just going to put the barrel back on straight, and put it back together. its still a working and well shooting gun, just a very worn bore. i was wondering if you knew what you do to the barrel's threads when installing it back onto the receiver? i cant find anything in any resources ive been able to find that state to put anything on them, (grease, oil, lube, etc) or if you put them on dry. id like to put this gun back together so i dont loose any parts. i wouldnt imagine you would put anything on them, but im not 100% sure since i cant find any info on this.