Never thought about soldering iron for dents… awesome idea. I always used a wet rag and clothes iron or hair dryer

@DeathProofProductions

8 ай бұрын

I've done that to, just depends on were the dent is.

@EthanPageHunter

8 ай бұрын

@@DeathProofProductions for sure. I’ll be using that though

Color case the receiver and all bottom metal. When done the bolt was that niter bluing . I went to gunsmith school and haven't seen this kind of work in long time. Beautiful work of love and art .

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Yes, it was niter bluing on the bolt.

Thanks for sharing my favorite guns Winchester!!

@DeathProofProductions

7 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it.

Hi, love your restoration, you are truly a master craftsman. I have a pre-64 270 featherweight and it is the finest rifle I own. Someday, it will be passed down to my next generation to live on long after I am gone.

@DeathProofProductions

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the compliment but I don't believe in being a master. I just believe in working hard to learn as much as you can about the things that you do. The customer felt the same as you, that's why he wanted a few thing's custom on it.

When i saw you start filling up that crucible….❤ LOVELY JOB on the case hardening sir !! Your work would have deserved some 8k quality video !

@DeathProofProductions

8 ай бұрын

Thanks, I hope to get to were we can move up to better cameras.

Hope you keep making these videos. It’s a true pleasure to watch. Thank you once again, from Canada

@DeathProofProductions

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the compliment on the vid. I'm finishing a Browning bar resto vid, should be uploaded in the next few day's so stay tuned.

You sir are a master at what you do in this old man's eyes. Wonderful job bringing that old girl back to life.👍👍👍🇺🇸

That case hardened receiver is awesome!

@DeathProofProductions

7 ай бұрын

Thanks

Model 70 and a Shovelhead. That's livin'.

I have watch several of his videos and I believe this man can do anything. A true craftsman.

@DeathProofProductions

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Means alot for your work to be appreciated.

Nicely done Sir! I don’t smoke but needed a cigarette or a whisky after watching this. Let’s hope many years of deer hunting ensue with this legacy rifle.

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, the old man it belonged to was really pleased with it.

This was one of the best restoration videos I've ever seen. No talking, no bullshit, just straight to it. The camera work/editing and everything was incredible too.

@DeathProofProductions

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the compliment means alot.

Glad to see you doing firearms videos again.

Thankfully, my 1959 Model 70 has always been taken care of. As have all of my firearms.

@DeathProofProductions

8 ай бұрын

I wish every one felt like us.

Don't you just love watching a craftsman work

@DeathProofProductions

9 ай бұрын

Thank you.

Winchesters in proper care only become better looking with age. Excellent weapon.

Keep up the good work. Old firearms need love too.

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thank you that means alot.

Guns and motorcycles...my kinda shop!

@DeathProofProductions

8 ай бұрын

Thanks.

Impressive restoration! What a beautiful rifle. And kudos to whoever did the editing.

@thomas-son9281

Жыл бұрын

The camera man/editor really is outstanding.

Awesome production and restoration

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

The best testimonial work in your channel is much cooler than me

Your work, craftsmanship, is a pleasure to watch. Thank you for this most excellent video.

Great job restoring that rifle

@DeathProofProductions

10 ай бұрын

Thanks I appreciate it.

The Model 70 is my favorite rifle.

Absolutely beautiful.

@DeathProofProductions

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the compliment means alot to know your work is appreciated.

You Sir, are a modern day treasure. I pray you have those near who realize the wealth that is within you, and they learn as much as possible from you. GOD Bless.

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks that means alot.

I'll admit the rifle looked good when finished. I've got a 1950 M-70 .270 that's seen a lot of Idaho elk hunts. It's seen a lot of wear! ( although the stock is solid and the bore excellent). On the balance, I think I prefer mine all original and with honest wear. To each his own! No question that the craftsmanship displayed is of a high order😊❤.

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment means alot.

@user-gi1vq5yi9m

Жыл бұрын

Nothing like honest wear through years of use. Gets a certain patina that makes you love it.

My gosh you brought that pre war back to life in a major way. I wish I could have that in my collection.

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

I always enjoy watching a master craftsmen at work! Thanks 😊

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Unbelievably beautiful rifle after all your hard work!!!!

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

I do not typically like restorations on old guns, but that rifle is gorgeous. Great work

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, the old man it belonged to was extremely happy.

Whoa!!! Thought I was watching Michelangelo working on the Sistine Chapel; you nailed every detail. Simply beautiful artwork.

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thank You for complimenting the work, it is very appreciated.

ive got a 1950 and a 1954,LOVE THEM!!!Both .270...

As Scott says, masterful

great job ! Did things simply that I would have never thought of.

@DeathProofProductions

11 ай бұрын

thanks

I've got a pre 64 in 270 featherweight bought in Oct 1955, 180.00 with a Bushnell scope, it shoots straight ad a string too...

I could watch that all day. Now I want a beat up Model 70 to work on.

@DeathProofProductions

7 ай бұрын

I hope you don't beat one up on purpose just to work on it.

Great job,That old pre war will out live us all.

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

My grandpa gave me a model 70 when i was 12. Chambered in 30-06. Using the winchester website, The sereal number says it was manufactured in 1953. Condition is fair-good. It has slod around on a truck seat for decades

Wow! I am seeing a real master gunsmoth at work for the first time ever. Your abilities are fantastic. Great firearm to bring back to life. I just subscribed and added all of your video notices to alert me on new videos you publish. Thank you Sir.

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, means alot for people to admire the work.

That was a pure pleasure to watch! Excellent work!

@DeathProofProductions

8 ай бұрын

Thankyou.

Im in awe 👍

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

so good to see this restoration. Amazing work!

@DeathProofProductions

11 ай бұрын

Thank you it's a good feeling to no your work is appreciated.

Mauser controlled feed RULES!👍

That was awesome how beautiful it came out !

@DeathProofProductions

8 ай бұрын

Thankyou.

This restoration is so good! Congratulations!!!

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Watched your brake rebuild video and this one. i couldn't hit like and subscribe fast enough. Looking forward to more of your content. Bikes and firearms are definitely a great content duo. Thank you for sharing!

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment means alot. We will be uploading a pretty cool one maybe next week.

Excellent work, I enjoyed every minute. I have 2 of those that I would love to have restored. 👍🇺🇸

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I'm glad to see people appreciate the craftsmanship.

Well done 👍👍100% restoration 🎯🎯Great rifle 👍👍Great video 👍👍

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Nice, I never knew there was do much work on restoring rifles

@DeathProofProductions

7 ай бұрын

Thanks.

Sir, from the emblem on the shirt, Semper Fi, you might be a US Marine Armorer. It shows in your outstanding work.

@DeathProofProductions

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the compliment on the work. I got that shirt at m.c.r.d. when my son graduated , the front says my son is a marine. Did you serve.

Superb stuff!! The highest art really.

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Wow. Nice work. Thank you tube for suggesting this.

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

I haven't been a subscriber very long but I am impressed with your skill of the restorations I have seen.

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks that means alot.

I have a m70 that’s 86 years old myself - looks like it was made yesterday, in 30-gov 06’ - really shoots flat base 150’s great . Hellofa rifle- bad ass video btw

@DeathProofProductions

8 ай бұрын

I wish the old timers in these hills were I live in would have taken better care of there guns. Would have been a treasure trove for collector's but they used them back when the guns were new to put meat on the table and run off revenue'ers . Keeps me in work though. Thanks for the compliment on the work.

What a beautiful rifle. Outstanding craftsmanship Sir !

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Beautiful, a work of art. 👍👍👍

@DeathProofProductions

6 ай бұрын

Thanks

Dang that’s amazing looking.

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

One of the best rifles ever made

@DeathProofProductions

9 ай бұрын

I have to agree.

Beautiful work

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Incredible craftsmanship and the result is stunning, so the quality of the video. If somebody wanted to turn a beater rifle into a huntin rig, do you think ceracoting would work in a pinch? Thank you

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the complament glad you enjoyed the vid. t's a good finish for protecting the rifle, remember that it doesn't have to be applied super thick to do it's job.

Good day from south africa i have looked at other restoration but your are superior 🎉🎉🎉

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. We put a lot of effort into our work, both in the craftsmanship of the work and in the filming.

When I saw the wire wheels and sandpaper I was horrified. I'm glad I watched the whole video. Beautiful work.

i use a sporterized 1903 springfield mark 1 barrel stamp 4-18. shoots just like new ones.

Awesome video...I've worked and refinished firearms for years, and love to watch a video where I actually learn from. I mainly do Patina type restorations (so time full) . I envy your skill and knowledge and to a point being able to attack the job at hand with this type restoration... The case hardening is so cool, wish I was set up for that. Only one question I have is, why don't you stain and seal the stock under the butt plate? I subscribed! can't wait to watch more.....

@DeathProofProductions

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the compliment, that wood was black walnut so I didn't have to stain it. When I was editing after filming we noticed I forgot to seal the but so I went back out to do it.

I think it looked great just like it was.

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

I know, I'm kinda one of those guys who likes patina to but all of it came from the customers own sweat over 70 years of hunting and running cows. I guess before he died he wanted it to look a certain way, I'm not one to tell him he's wrong I just do the work.

wow, what a cool video. wouldn't have minded a couple comments to tell us novice's what you are doing/using

@DeathProofProductions

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, I just loaded a Browning bar restoration video and in it I explained better, watch it and tell me any spot that you think I should explain something. You can find it on the channel's playlist, Y'alls feedback is important for us to be able to improve our content for the viewer's enjoyment. Thanks again.

Que buen trabajo!

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment means alot.

Wow beatiful vary good 👍🏻💯💯

@DeathProofProductions

2 ай бұрын

Thanks

Very nice restoration,❤.. it's only missing the back sight elevator..

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I was wandering about that to I guess the guy took it of.

your restoration videos are well done ,easy to fallow and understand even though you never say a word. not to mention educational. i do have what is im sure a dumb question ,there is a scene in the episode were you take what appears to be wet gauze and a hot iron and touch the stock. why did you do that? just wondering .by the way of all the how to productions and BS on u tube your the only on i subscribe to ,you straight forward matter of fact way of explaning what your doing is fun to watch,keep em coming.

@DeathProofProductions

8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much that really means alot to hear. I use the wet gauze and iron to make steam that will raise the dent on the stock.

I just picked up a 1950 model 70 in .30-06 with a Paul jaeger side mount, came here to see which way to remove the rear sight blank slot, left with wanting to case harden and reblue a different gun on my rack

@tomp7141

10 ай бұрын

Small world. I got a 1950 model 70 with Jaeger side mount a few years ago. An excellent shooter using either scope or peep sight. With cast bullet loads it makes a ragged hole at 100 yds. All I've done to it was refinish the stock.

Nothing short of a master gun smith

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

Amazing job!!!

@DeathProofProductions

7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much

That rifle is beautiful.Really great job you did,and the collectibility I would say is actually enhanced by the restoration.I wonder what caliber it is. I have a Winchester model 70 Safari 30/06 made in 1951.I’ve had it for many years.It’s in great condition,except the original red Winchester solid butt pad is cracking and has a nick on the edge.I’ve thought about having that pad replaced with a reproduction pad,but I’m afraid it would hurt the value of the gun.Every thing about the gun is great except for the little bit of damage to the butt pad.

@DeathProofProductions

6 ай бұрын

Thanks, its a 220 swift. the old man loved it and he has already been offered good money for it. He won't sell it though he has had it since he was a kid. Told me he's killed everything big enough to die with it through the years. I should have showed the pits in the barrel and the damage to the stock better, so the haters would have seen it had very little collector value the way it was. I think they don't realize this is my job and I can't turn customers away. About the stock I would replace the pad and just keep the other one to reinstall if I every wanted to sell it. Any good Smith can fit the new one with out sanding on the stock. Stay tuned for the b.a.r. restoration.

State of the Art skill ... great work man ...thx :)

@DeathProofProductions

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the compliment.

I will say this.... the level of knowledge you have, on the most important topics that man could think of... is impeccable. I sure hope you have a young man or woman that you're teaching these skills to. I do heavy collision and paint repairs on semi trucks and old cars. I've been teaching my son everything I can to help him make a living. I enjoy the content Brother. 🤝

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment means alot. My second son does all the camera work and editing so I guess you can say he is being forced to learn to some extent, but unfortunately other than what people can gain from the videos looks like it dies with me.

@mowens-79

Жыл бұрын

@DeathProof Productions I was thinking the same thing. I'm a old school fiberglass man... lost art of making molds and repairing fiberglass to last without using 3m glue. These young bucks just want the easy way out. Nothing done right is going to be "easy" . But you already know that. I was most impressed on the old school machining tactics on the " Pan Head" build. That is the best money can buy. I don't know any shop that would have taken that in. 🤝

@kevinbutler8728

Жыл бұрын

@@DeathProofProductions well maybe there is time yet, he certainly does a wonderful job of the camera and editing! Hope your recovery is going well too.

Awesome work Dude!

@DeathProofProductions

11 ай бұрын

thank you.

Nice Job!🎉

@DeathProofProductions

7 ай бұрын

Thank you.

The M70 is worth the effort - that's for sure !!

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

I agree.

Amazing work. What metal finish was done on the action?

@DeathProofProductions

10 ай бұрын

Color case hardening

I am having a Browning Tbolt stock refinished, I asked that they save the checkering. Too bad that the Model 70 restorer could not save it.

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

The old man that owned it didn't like checkering so he had us remove it.

Haa haaaaaa the ending is priceless !!!!!

This video is therapeutic..

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Thats a beauty.

@DeathProofProductions

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the compliment

you are amazing sir love you from sindh

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, it means alot to know your work is appreciated.

Looks like you did a nice job. I really like the case hardening on the receiver, are you worried that the process would cause a loss of strength in the action? I don't know enough about metallurgy to know about that. As to the people who complain that you are ruining a collectors item, that one is not a "collectors item" a nice old rifle but collectors want mint or near mint condition not shooter grade.

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment means alot. Your right about it not being a collector item, the vid doesn't show how bad of shape it really was in. Back then the case hardend receivers for multiple reasons they just didn't usually color case harden.

Amazing 🤩

@DeathProofProductions

7 ай бұрын

Thank you

wow very nice job mr🎉🎉🎉

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanl you.

Meu sonho de consumo. Pena que aqui no Brasil isso é mais caro que um automóvel.

Oh great video ! but how do you manage the barrel twist when you plunge it to blue it ?

@DeathProofProductions

7 ай бұрын

The only time you plug the barrel is to slow rust blue. I hot caustic salt blued it like most manufacturers do and that doesn't hurt the rifling. Thanks for the compliment on the vid.

Killer Work

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanl you we really appreciate it.

My model 70 came from the 50s. My grandfather bought it in high school for 150 dollars. He gave it to me when I was 15. Killed my first pig and blacktail with it. It's my absolute favorite.

Good on'ya.. a fine job.

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Nice job

@DeathProofProductions

8 ай бұрын

Thanks

i liked your video. as a self-taught amateur gunsmith let me give you a couple of tips. to remove bluing completely in 15 min. put the parts in CRS it will not hurt or etch, and you won't sand the righting off the metal. to get every bit of the old oil out of the wood and at the same time pull all the dents out, get a tub of water as hot as you can stand to put your hand in, pour in oxy clean and wash the stock in the hot water, it will pull all of the oil and dents out. how was the bore in that old swift? one of my favorites. in SC i have killed a lot of deer with a 22-250 and the swift,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

@DeathProofProductions

11 ай бұрын

if i'm just removing bluing then I use evapo rust. if I have to remove pitting I dont waste the chemicals since I have to sand it anyway. when i'm sanding I make sure not to remove the lettering. I will check on the cost deference using crs might save some money. the bore on the gun was in surprisingly good shape. i'll try out the hot water tank idea sounds pretty good.

great job thank you

@DeathProofProductions

6 ай бұрын

No, thank you for the compliment.

Wonderful 👍 😍🥂 from India

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment means alot.

Excelente, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Great video. I have a 1944 model 70 in rough shape im considering refinishing. What type of bkuing orocess did you do on the reciever and other small parts?

@DeathProofProductions

Жыл бұрын

I color case hardening the reciever buttplate and triggerguard. The barrel was black oxide blued and the rest I used niter salts to blue.