"12 gauge goes in this side 577/450 goes in this side and the cigar goes in my mouth." this is why I watch Mark.

“Watch this the recoil is epic” BLAM mark doesn’t move an inch 💪

Well it took long enough but we finally got down to brass tacks on this channel!

for maximum schtick the guys in the background test-firing guns should be in lab coats.

The level of practical knowledge in these videos always amazes me. Really gives you a solid idea of what you have to learn if you want to do this job.

This reminds me of a thing my Great-Grandfather mentioned, which was don't mind the wood on guns because you are supposed to replace that every now and then. Of course, his hobby was wood-working, every man in his community worked with wood regularly as part of their farming lives, and fine walnut trees were plentiful. I reckon he was not the only man of the 1870s who figured that good wood and wood-workers would always be plentiful.

As always ,he took a train wreck and made it look and shoot like it was ment to.The man is talent personified.

Ha! "...trained rat with a salad fork..." Priceless description! 😁

Once again could have gone another hour. Thanks guys.

Its never boring, and always entertaining. Thank you Sir, I always learn something, have a chuckle, and smile, when watching your videos. Again, thank you.

That MP18 with the snail drum looks like it was cleaned too hot and shrunk down a bit. I hope it's going to be ok 😂

I'll finish that for ya , Mark . " America , Fuck Yeah " !

Mark, you genuinely have the best KZfaq channel. Perfect blend of knowledge, gun porn, humor and...more knowledge. Keep it up!

Man I wish guns could write down stories. The tales that this gun has would be some of the most interesting reads of all time. Glad she is ready for another 100 years of service.

Glad I watched. Didn't think I had an interest in that piece. However now I realize fundamentals are key to rounding out education. Thanks a ton Mark.

I see I have found a new channel to binge instead of sleep

"America" Yes!

The checkering reminds me of my toughest job ever. An owner had decided he was capable of chasing the checkering on his grandfather's English made tube gun. He did so much damage that I was forced to basically mortice away all of the checkering, and inlay a piece of laminate (actually 3 layers) to bring the surface back to flush. That was just to get a surface back that could be checkered without the lines being 1/4 inch deep. I knew I would never match the wood, so I decided to use a teak inlay which added a really nice subtle contrast to the 100 year old maple furniture. The toughest part was actually not the inlay. The toughest part was pulling off the inlay without refinishing the rest of the furniture. And then trying to make new inlay look like it's been there over 100 years. It all worked out in the end, but that experience involved 3000 pucker moments.

Ive watched this video at least three times. I Never get tired of it. Youre a Wealth of knowledge, Sir! Thank you!

Apprenticing with Mark would melt my brain. His vice knows more than me about this stuff.

I just looked up the .577/450 cartridge, out of curiosity, and discovered that during World War I, an incendiary tracer version was used to hunt Zeppelins. Now that's a way to spend a Friday night.

Reminds me so much of the old days building new and reviving old civil war guns for competition shooting with my dad back when we were in the NSSA. Swear to God that man could take a Smith carbine or Springfield rifle that had sat in the bottom of a swamp since the war and not only bring it back to life, but do it in a way that it looked like a clean original that never had been restored. Plus, it would punch the guts out of a golf ball at 50 yards all day long. I miss doing all that. Though I sure don't miss hammering out and polishing hundreds of barrel bands for days on end, lol.

FINALLY, something worth watching on the Tube.

Come for the education. Stay for the socks

You got a new subscriber! I took ownership of a few old guns that were found in a barn and rebuilt those in college. Just got passed down a 12 gauge side by side damascus steel shotgun from my grandpa thats been in the family for a few generations now. This is the type of content I like!

Contact Westley Richards for a copy of their ledger book history and a provenance letter about the Cape Gun also ,it will confirm the history and value even more.

Who else was waiting for the "Viola" at the end of the intro? Love the videos Mark. Endless thanks for what you do

Always worth a watch... Mark - your skills are amazing.

Always enjoy Marks work, I would have never thought that foreend glue job would look that good. Bravo!

Thanks for another great episode. After firing that autopistol I'm still smiling 😁

I always enjoy his videos but this one definitely has the best ending.

Yep. 1913 bespoke L.C.Smith farm implement. Shot like crazy but but a ridiculously frail buttstock. Single selective trigger that works differently from anything that I've ever seen.

great vid mark love those old doubles too bad one barrel was 12 gauge just got thru watching vids on scorpion and thresher shout ot to you and every navy guy and gal that served in the silent service

Keep doing what you're doing Mark. You make outstanding contributions to humanity on this channel. Every time I'm at risk of rushing in with any old screwdriver in a ham-fisted fashion, your example comes to mind and improves my technique, prolongs the life of my tools and conserves whatever I'm repairing. And I'm basically a ****ing caveman. Many thanks.

Man the range time with the cigar. Priceless.

The vinegar trick is a must when using the glass. Beautiful work as always Mark

*"For you Metric guys; that's plasticine"* 🤣

The audio cut off as Mark began to speak at the end, but I'd like to think he was sharing with us his thoughts on Joseph Robinette 'Brunswick' Biden, Jr. I'll bet I'm right. Carry on, America.

That Westley Richards is a testament to proper gun making . If Only It Could tell its story !

Meruca lol some slowmo of the auto pistol would be EPIC! as always great video Bruno thanks again Mark a pleasure to watch

18:55 very nice explanation of what the modelling clay is

I love the way you present your channel, with expertise and great humor... thank you for the entertainment and education!

Fascinating, great to see the history and mechanics being preserved and function restored. I do enjoy that work so very much, Thank You for saving the history and demonstrating the repair processes that will be lost over the ages if not demonstrated. Recoil and Black Powder Smoke, does it get any better?

All the workmanship is great to watch and very educational ..... but that ending and the humor is epic !!

Very much appreciated seeing your experience and professionalism in action. I also like the music! Thanks Mark Novak.

We used to use that vice Felt on the 12g fibre wad cutting machines, it would soak up hot lubricant and the wads could be rolled over it. When it was time to replace them they could be cut into strips and used for fire lighters. It was also used on the cartridge loading machines as lube wheels to lube the tops for the rollover crimp. Loving your informative videos.

Love your work Mark and your generosity to share your knowledge. I learn something with every episode.

Watching him work that Dremel saw and drill bit terrified me. I usually slip and mess something up. His skill with them is impressive.

Every video is a learning experience. Keep it up Mark.

hitting Like before Mark even finishes the intro... As usual!!

Very cool I had an opportunity to buy that gunor one Very similar when it came out of Africa about 15 years ago. I thought it too far gone for my Smith. You are amazing. By the T serial number prefix you can tell it was not actually made by Westley Richards but bought in from the trades as they say. Still a good quality gun and worthy of attention

The first 0:45 of this episode are among my most favorite 0:45 seconds of most episodes. You sir are among my most favorite channels on these here KZfaqs.

Absolute amazing work, Mark. The repair on the foreend looks outstanding, you really couldn't tell that there is a repair if you didn't know any better.

Bob Ross of guns

Love the ending!!!

The auto glock at the end is the icing on the cake . America !!!!!

Lost it at the end!!!!! Thanks, Mark.... that was a blast!

Always a pleasure, Mark. America, *fuck yeah* !

W R, Gunmaking at its finest ! ...super repair again Mark well done! .

you sir are truly entertaing to watch! I love learning with ya

That is a *very* cool double gun, Mark! 12ga and .450, for when you need to hunt to eat.

I don't own a gun and I never will, but i friken love watching you work on them ✌

The intro and outro were perfectly edited 🤣

Great repair and super cool history on that cape gun.

I just wish I knew a quarter as much about gunsmithing as the master Mark has filed away. Just with that I'd be a heck of a gunsmith.

Love the ending

Mark, great work! Very interesting firearm and phenomenal repairs. Entertaining and educational, what more could you want?!

He must have leather fingers. My god when he was just putting his finger next to the drill bit to guide it, that would’ve shredded my finger

Fantastic repair like always,,,

Like every Anvil video my notepad came out and I took notes !!

Great video I learn every time I watch you thank you two thumbs

Love to watch you work, a true master

Off Screen to the centre of the lake you didn't notice a diver floating to the surface after he blasted the water :-) lol at that point i was transported to a Clouseau movie, got the giggles.

Damn, youtube uploads galore today!

Merica' F... Yeah!!

Excellent....Fun to watch you do your thing....Thanks very much....!

Your intro commentary was excellent on this one!!

What a great teacher you are. Thanks

Mark you are the best love your videos no one like you on KZfaq or anywhere else

might be the best intro yet

Outstanding as always.

I wish I could have heard the 5 seconds that were cut out at the end. But I think I understand. I'm always learning from you. Thanks!

I hope to see half of the cool stuff that comes through your shop when I start gunsmithing

I enjoy watching your videos I would love to get into this type of work

I give this one a thumb up; it is a lot of work to repair stocks as damaged as this one. I personally would have made a new replacement stock from the tightest grain English walnut blank. Wonderful Acraglass work! 😁

Nice, you do awesome work! And shooting!

Come for the education.. stay for the sound effects.. moph!

Love your work Mark

Great content, glad I found ya!

great ending mark

Best ending EVER!

Just gotta test this.. America! Nice outro.

Great episode AS ALWAYS

Looking down the muzzle and thinking "damn that's a cow's nostrils in perspective."

😆🤣the intro and the outro the best one yet lol

Should have guessed it was erics when 577 450 was involved. Funny how Mark became the gunsmith to the guntube stars

Great content as always

If there’s a better channel on KZfaq, I would love for someone to tell me about it.

Damn Mark that's a ugly looking rabbit hole you walked us down today .

Outstanding. I need to try a few rounds of your Martini Henry load in my MH. LoL