Rusty and Broken WW1 Revolver Restoration (Webley Mk VI)

Рет қаралды 861,234

Жыл бұрын

Stay fully informed on issues from around the world and across the political spectrum at ground.news/backyard.
Subscribe for unlimited access to media bias, blindspots and comparative media coverage.
In this video I'm doing some maintenance on a WW1-era british Webley Mark VI revolver. The original finish is gone, the grips are discolored, the cylinder rotates freely and it seems something is wrong with the ejector. I'll try to solve all that and bring it back into shooting order. Since it certainly needs rebluing, I'm taking the occasion to show yet another way of rust bluing.
A special thanks goes to Michelangelo Neri Orliani for helping in the making of this project
If you can and want to help me making videos like this, you can directly support me on Patreon:
/ backyardballistics
with your help, I can keep making educational content without having to give up my freedom of speech to the advertiser's needs.

Пікірлер: 791

@Backyard.Ballistics Жыл бұрын

Stay fully informed on issues from around the world and across the political spectrum at ground.news/backyard. Subscribe for unlimited access to media bias, blindspots and comparative media coverage.

@ground_news Жыл бұрын

Another incredible restoration! Thank you for partnering in making our mission more accessible. For those wanting to be better informed, compare news coverage and spot media bias, click the link in the description and let us know if you have any questions.

@yeetyateyote5570 Жыл бұрын

@@ground_news I keep meaning to sign up with you guys, of course I also saw your partnership with Lazerpig, both these channels give a overview of your site and what I see is what SHOULD be the norm, ethical reporting speaking. Any time I can reasonably support that kind of practice I like to

@dan725 Жыл бұрын

Your segway into your sponsored segment was PERFECT. Well done! And I’m so glad you are getting quality sponsorships too that appear to actually be great products (like ground news) to follow!

@ground_news Жыл бұрын

@@yeetyateyote5570 So glad to hear this! Let us know if you have any questions once you sign up. Thanks for supporting our mission :)

@biddinge8898 Жыл бұрын

I have an idea for a projectile. A ceramic slug. I hear that the properties of ceramic at high speeds and temperatures are different so i was wondering how it would react out of a gun.

@ElvenMetalhead Жыл бұрын

'The same reciprocating power of a 13- year old boy' That had me snort out my hot chocolate. Been waiting for your next video for quite some time! Amazing work!

@polybiusv7299 Жыл бұрын

had me actual laughing out loud too

@logotrikes Жыл бұрын

I laughed once I got it LOL.....

@jakebrowncollection1772 Жыл бұрын

Funny as hell 👍👍👍

@erniebrown6196 Жыл бұрын

Bit weird sounds like you all enjoyed imagining that

@ontheglo.28 Жыл бұрын

What time stamp

@Destinylover14 Жыл бұрын

to those saying this dudes videos are fake Backyard Ballistics is the guy that EXPOSED the fake videos and how to spot that they are fake he's been doing this for a long time and a lot longer than it was popular. this guy is NOT faking.

@fewes17 Жыл бұрын

"It's not Guy's fault", cut to target labelled "Guy's shitty reloads" LOL. Great vid as always mate. The Webley is such an interesting looking revolver. The casing ejection action in particular is very satisfying to watch.

@therogers4432 Жыл бұрын

You beat me to it... 😁 Seeing "Guy's shitty reloads" written on the target made snot come flying out of my nose 😅😂🤣👃🍃

@Crowbars2 Жыл бұрын

Ahahaha lmao, I didn't even notice that until I read this comment.

@5cbryant Жыл бұрын

Another great video with an awesome new technique. For those of you who are serious about learning gun restoration, I strongly encourage you to consider becoming a patreon at the 50 BMG level. Carlo is very responsive and answers all questions in great detail. He walked me through my last two projects and was quite patient with my many questions. Couldn’t have done it without him. Highly skilled and wonderful to work with. Highly suggest becoming a patreon. You won’t regret it.

@Backyard.Ballistics Жыл бұрын

Hello again ;)

@MrTheBigNoze Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your commitment to honesty and trustworthy approach to the format. I’m glad you haven’t sold out at the cost of your values. That’s why I will always be subscribed and support your work. Thanks!

@dd11111 8 ай бұрын

And this gun was quite clearly fine until SOMEONE let it rust. Who would benifit from letting a gun rust so they could clean it up for veiws?🤔

@Bozoized 6 ай бұрын

@@dd11111 3:06

@notnowchief.3089 4 ай бұрын

you are seriously going to be in for a surprise when you learn these examples are almost always INTENTIONALLY Rusted.

@origami26 Жыл бұрын

best gun restoration channel, hands down: informative, skillful, no fuss, no clickbait. Keep up the good work, my friend!

@colinj5291 3 ай бұрын

No fake rusting or aging. Best part.

@tompetersen571 13 күн бұрын

I'm an American gunsmith and one of my favorite services to do is old restorations like this - smith and wesson model 19s, old colts, hell once I got to restore an old 1927 Nagant revolver. I'm glad to see other dudes out in the world enjoying the same thing

@Erich-bx9vg Жыл бұрын

"Reciprocating power of a 13 year old boy" I was caught so off guard by that

@karansingh1154 Жыл бұрын

what does that mean though?

@bjeremy75 Жыл бұрын

13 year old boys are well known for their reciprocating power.

@brandonha Жыл бұрын

@@karansingh1154 why do 13 year old boys suddenly start taking long showers? They’re pleasuring themselves

@aaronskuse2207 Жыл бұрын

It means spanking a man’s trouser snake.

@nicholashodges201 Жыл бұрын

You've obviously not lived around a 13 year old boy with access to a Victoria's Secret catalogue...

@dan725 Жыл бұрын

LOL “reciprocating power of a 13-yr old boy.” I WAS NOT expecting that, especially from you since your presentation style is always one of straightforward amazing informative lecture.. so I had to pause the video because I bursted out laughing. Yet another insanely informative and entertaining quality restoration! Thank you again for sharing this with us! You are awesome!

@ground_news Жыл бұрын

@Backyard.Ballistics Жыл бұрын

The pleasure is all mine!

@KoolKyurem25 Жыл бұрын

You're one of the only firearm restorers I watch due to how honest and direct you are. You also provide relevant information concisely, which is appeciated as well. Love your work. Nice to see an old british bit of kit get fixed up

@VilleRuokonen Жыл бұрын

I'm trying to kick the habit, quit smoking, and your videos like this are just what I need to relax and take my mind elsewhere. Thank you for your continuing effort and mission to bring back what restoration actually is!

@Backyard.Ballistics Жыл бұрын

I'm gonna have to upload more then, otherwise I'll have you on my conscience!

@VilleRuokonen Жыл бұрын

@@Backyard.Ballistics Hahah, don't worry, I still have a couple more videos of yours to watch =)

@saskafrass1985 Жыл бұрын

Nice. From the thumbnail I thought it was another webley air pistol video. I only clicked because it was your channel and gave you the benefit of the doubt. Not disappointed.

@indibrothers2433 2 ай бұрын

It's great to see a restoration video that isn't faked. There are so many restoration youtubers that just bury stuff in their backyard for a month and then dig it up and restore it. Thanks for not making low effort content.

@stevenfrost6441 Жыл бұрын

One of the many reasons I choose your channel over other firearm restoration channels is your honesty and practicality. Thanks for being REAL and always KEEPING it REAL! 👍

@notnowchief.3089 4 ай бұрын

LMFAO.. I hate to break it to you...But You do know these guns are INTENTIONALLY Rusted with Salt water and Vinegar. No so Honest huh

@Joeded Жыл бұрын

This is the weapon of an English Officer. Not as clumsy or random as a L86A1; an elegant weapon for a more civilized age.

@antonisojka9120 Жыл бұрын

What's the problem with the L86 and it's cousins? I've always heard they are shit but not a lot of specifics

@gasmasksammy Жыл бұрын

@@antonisojka9120 well multiple things were wrong with the L85’s when they were first adopted. They performed fine in testing conditions yet while in Desert Storm, they were a bane of British soldiers. L85A1’s had an over exposed mag release which could release the mag when firing or running. Sand and grime made the weapons jam every couple of rounds (some reports say EVERY round). They were just a nightmare, so much so that it had to be completely remade into the L85A2.

@thermicdude9164 Жыл бұрын

Insert Han Solo quote here...

@TheDjcarlos67 Жыл бұрын

Civilised? It's a gun for killing humans

@gasmasksammy Жыл бұрын

@@TheDjcarlos67 r/woosh

@FrFr224 Жыл бұрын

Thanks god your back I just had to watch someone sporterize a kar 98 cause I couldn’t find anything else to watch

@andydixon6873 Жыл бұрын

I'm currently going through SDI gunsmithing school and I love that your videos show me the same things I'm learning in school. But since I've always been a more visual learning you're videos help me actually see what my course materials are teaching me. Thank you for all your hard work and I can't wait to see your next video.

@Backyard.Ballistics Жыл бұрын

Glad these videos are helpful!

@robcarnaroli269 Жыл бұрын

One of only a few "ads" I've ever felt compelled to follow! Thanks.

@Backyard.Ballistics Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@moonscript4675 Жыл бұрын

I love that you actually talk about what you’re doing. So many restoration channels just… don’t speak. So I’m glad you actually tell us about what you’re doing

@diamondcreepah3210 Жыл бұрын

Love the love and care you put into each firearm. I've grown tired of voiceless people taking a seemingly stone age AK, sandblasting it, putting polymer furniture on it and calling it a day

@Backyard.Ballistics Жыл бұрын

And don't forget to use cerakote paint in some funky color in place of bluing. Looks cooler, doesn't it!?

@diamondcreepah3210 Жыл бұрын

@@Backyard.Ballistics powdercoating 😂

@KrillMister57 Жыл бұрын

I love restoration videos, but yours are my favorites. You are so honest, knowledgeble and you have such respect for your projects.

@e-jesus7401 Жыл бұрын

I wish more people were as respectful to other people as you are with your restorations. Wonderful work, never stop doing this.

@Toolness1 Жыл бұрын

LOL the 13 year-old comment came out of nowhere. Your attention to detail and trying to preserve history is admirable. Love the vids.

@LouisL1963 8 ай бұрын

Classic British Army revolver - they were still using them in WW2 & Korea. Great restoration - you really know your stuff behind the science of the weapon & the ammo.

@chrisgosling6083 Жыл бұрын

another cracking restoration, its nice to a young guy taking an interest in classic firearms and it is refreshing to see a firearm video not produced by an American with bad facial hair 😉thank for the content!!!

@Eastonitus Жыл бұрын

had a good chuckle at that round that you could see leave the barrel

@jacobroundtree5588 Жыл бұрын

I have this exact gun that my grandfather gave me, and it makes me super happy to see a video like this on it. Luckily it's still in good firing shape

@qoph1988 9 күн бұрын

Thanks for taking care of this old girl and honoring her

@-Sirens- Жыл бұрын

Much respect for not over doing it and making the gun look flawless, its like you just simply undid the damage, nothing more, nothing less.

@timarc9895 Жыл бұрын

Very nice firearm, I appreciate the respect you give to these old beat up bits of history. Great work!

@johnsig7100 Жыл бұрын

Dude, I've watched your videos almost since you started making them. I absolutely love your restoration vids. Proper technique that even Mark Novak would enjoy. Seeing that you uploaded another restoration today made my shitty day far less shit. Thanks man

@Backyard.Ballistics Жыл бұрын

Glad I made your day less shitty ;)

@seannb7861 Жыл бұрын

I went back a few times to listen to your deadpan delivery of "the same reciprocating power of a 13 year old boy."

@roondoger Жыл бұрын

Backyard Ballistics: "It's not Guy's fault" Also Backyard Ballistics: *writes "Guys shitty reloads" on target*

@firesfs Жыл бұрын

The fact that u are actually honest about not using artificcially corroding compounds to corrode the gun can actually get you more views

@cadetleo1696 Жыл бұрын

Honestly One of the best Gun/History channels I’ve ever came across🤟🔥💯

@therogers4432 Жыл бұрын

Yup... ^THIS^... 😁 Fantastic work Carlo 😊👍 -your zero-bullshit approach combined with total honesty is why your channel is THE best restoration channel on KZfaq ☺ and makes all the "Economic With The Truth" 🙄 channels look sad and ridiculous... 😭🤡😖 Best wishes from the sadly/pathetically unarmed UK 🇬🇧😕, and I plan to use your methods when I finally get around to restoring the sadly butchered Weirauch HW77 air rifle that I bought dirt-cheap because the previous owner had put it away wet 😡😤🤬 and then removed (most of...) the rust AND 90% of the blueing with a wire brush and coarse wire wool soaked in WD40 before giving-up on it and selling it as a "project"... 🙄 It still shoots beautifully 😁 since I found a set of original iron sights for it on ebay, but it looks an absolute frikkin disgrace... 😥

@Backyard.Ballistics Жыл бұрын

Well, thank you all for the kind words, and good luck with the Weirauch Rogers!

@jasonesler2716 Жыл бұрын

Great job! Definitely my favorite KZfaq restoration channel. You care about the artifact. That’s why I watch you.

@fokkerd3red618 Жыл бұрын

I'm not a gunsmith, but your work is impressive. Thanks for sharing this video.

@AR_119 Жыл бұрын

This channel is azing for a lot of reasons, but the biggest is how honest, not fake, and educational it is. I respect the fact that you don't fake anything so much. Keep up the amazing work! 👍

@KataIIama Жыл бұрын

The only legit restoration channel. Plus it’s about guns.

@fizz576 Жыл бұрын

I love old hinged revolvers.

@Dustmadeout Жыл бұрын

This channel deserves much more views and subscribers. Amazing content!

@Braniel Жыл бұрын

Im deadass saving up for one of these, I love break action revolvers

@dannyrivas40 Жыл бұрын

I love the commentary. There are alot of channels that do restorations but usually don't give much details. Thanks for going to much detail and interesting facts.

@feuerfrei7070 Жыл бұрын

I once had the same issue with the bullet leaving the barrel with a velocity that you can see it in flight. I forgot to turn my powder dispenser back on after refilling powder. It reloaded 5 cartridges good (because there was still powder in the hopper) but in the sixth cartridge, the powder seemed visually low (i look at each case for powder fill) I noticed the mistake and turned the powder back on. But finished the cartridge anyway to see what would happen, if i had overlooked. (I also put the other five finshed cartridges to the side and fired them with the low powder round) Keep your eyes open while reloading guy :)

@Backyard.Ballistics Жыл бұрын

I think the dose he was using was too low, I don't think any of the rounds contained much less than expected, it's just that in those condition even a tiny imperfection can lead to combustion instability

@needleonthevinyl 9 ай бұрын

Your videos make me want to polish and blue every piece of steel I own

@malelpn37 Жыл бұрын

Short of watching Mr. Novak you are definitely the best firearm restore that I have watched. You have certainly earned a subscriber today!

@conradrawhouser2257 Жыл бұрын

The same reciprocating power of a thirteen year old boy 😂. You do the best restorations

@manofkentcatapultsgunsando5069 Жыл бұрын

Quality video, well done , I found one of them behind a water tank in a loft about 40 years ago

@jerryjohnsonii4181 Жыл бұрын

Two thumbs way Up on this restoration!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@jaylenmercado607 Жыл бұрын

“Guys shitty reload” on the target killed me the whole video is gold but I hope your channel blows up you deserve it for the work you put in and you really know the math behind it too

@pro_retard5649 Жыл бұрын

Cool stuff man

@johnfrancis2215 Жыл бұрын

That box of Eley cartridges goes back a long way a great collector's item

@waltonchan3931 Жыл бұрын

The research and experimentation that goes into these videos is impressive, and they're fun to watch too. Great work and candor, you should make document your techniques/bluing recipes/discoveries in a journal or book!

@nathanboerner2256 Жыл бұрын

Mmm thanks for the brutal honesty, it makes for a much more informative experience and better entertainment

@johnsmith-sp6yl Жыл бұрын

I like the label on the target there

@madzen112 Жыл бұрын

There's something about a Webley, just goes so great with a whistle and a lanyard

@polytzai Жыл бұрын

Amazing level of knowledge 👏🏻

@JanTuts Жыл бұрын

What a nice palate cleanser after just seeing another channel restore _and sporterise_ an interbellum (+-100 year old) Mauser rifle, including simply throwing away the original stock because "I'm not a woodworker", hacksawing and rewelding the bolt handle at an angle, and also falsely passing it off as being a K98 for getting more clicks (it actually was a Mauser Standardmodell / Model 1924).

@StiffPvtParts Жыл бұрын

Man, I'm loving these restorations of yours! Can't wait to see more!

@Crowbars2 Жыл бұрын

The only real gun restorer on KZfaq! No sandblasting, no epoxy, not a single wire wheel in sight!

@chrisoliver4757 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating, the gun used to shoot Rasputin was a Webley .455

@Backyard.Ballistics Жыл бұрын

Really? I'm not that surprised he didn't die then 🤣 Sorry for the black humour, it's the british influence...

@chrisoliver4757 Жыл бұрын

@@Backyard.Ballistics excellent, your content is brilliant, thank you.

@BLS31 Жыл бұрын

Oh look, you're back. Neat to see a Webley kicking around.

@EricDaMAJ Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you didn’t try to convert it to .45 ACP. A lot of guys have and with disastrous results as it’s too high pressure.

@udon8630 Жыл бұрын

I really like your videos because all of those processes are well explained with no missing steps, making those processes easy enough for viewers to replicate.

@ParkerFriedChicken Жыл бұрын

Wow, showed up for some ASMR and interesting gun stuff and got a potential, new news source. It's rare to find people even giving lip service to principled honesty these days.

@maxjendri4677 Жыл бұрын

good work

@infin1ty850 Жыл бұрын

I've seen a lot of different rust removing agents over the years of watching restoration videos, but this has to be the first time I've seen use citric acid. Good job, man, it seemed to work great.

@Backyard.Ballistics Жыл бұрын

Not very fast, but you can't do any harm with it. It's also non polluting and reasonably cheap

@infin1ty850 Жыл бұрын

@@Backyard.Ballistics I buy citric acid to make my sour candies even more some so I definitely have no complaints

@1234redwing 2 ай бұрын

I'll be honest, I don't mind some pitting on antiques, gives them character.

@LostShipMate Жыл бұрын

Webley's have always been a favorite of mine. Smooth shooting and easy to handle, especially the 38 S&W versions.

@mauriceholder1386 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful restoration. Thank you for restoring history.

@MrHoward222 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the explanation of what music aka piano wire is. Makes total sense; I've been using the stuff in r/c aircraft for decades, I knew it was special but I was never quite sure why! Thanks again.

@LarryDeSilva64 Жыл бұрын

Another really great restoration of a very underpowered cartridge gun. The British did great with rifles but hand guns they sort of fell on their face. I have an old H&R pocket pistol .32 cal revolver about the same age that I have to restore it is not worth much just be for practice really. I mostly restore rifles and have done a couple of Martini Henry Rifles from 1878 and one I regularly shoot made in 1887. The ammunition is obsolete but was able to find a box made in 1943 by Kynoch and even with that age still fired perfectly. Great channel and a lot of great information Carlo thank you so much.

@Backyard.Ballistics Жыл бұрын

The pleasure is mine, thank you for sharing!

@Roflcopter4b 9 ай бұрын

Underpowered? They got the power precisely where they wanted it, and it was very effective. Because it's slow and has no jacket, the bullet will stop in whatever it hits with minimal penetration, transferring 100% of its energy to that target. Most bullets will pass straight through, transferring only some energy.

@enclavegeneral2077 Жыл бұрын

When it comes to guns when if it is British it's always high quality

@hekidanjo Жыл бұрын

Upvote for reciprocating power of a 13 year old boy.

@moresupervivenciaespanol1369 Жыл бұрын

I always loved that model 😍

@wingersfan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Ground News recommendation. I am checking it out.

@Backyard.Ballistics Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@julian00931 Жыл бұрын

Great work :D you're very talented

@Backyard.Ballistics Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@user-en9zo2ol4z 16 күн бұрын

Somehow, the Webley revolver is the quintessential pistol to my mind. It bears a classic form with many aspects of design brilliance.

@REXOB9 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. Watching you do a restoration is fascinating.

@MillwalltheCat Жыл бұрын

'Guy's Shitty Reloads'? Haha! Good vid, as always.

@Backyard.Ballistics Жыл бұрын

He's gonna be mad at me for ages

@Jackson-rn2cx Жыл бұрын

I’m not a gun nut or anything but I love seeing pieces of history restored and made functionable

@PessimisticSkeptic Жыл бұрын

You really know your stuff my friend!

@ojrmk1 9 ай бұрын

Along with the Spitfire and the Land Rover, this is one of Birmingham's greatest contributions to the military. Lovely to see it brought back to working order.

@rcreynolds6186 7 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful weapon. I have lusted for a Webley for years. Gonna get me one. Nice job!

@TheBlabla1996 Жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@Punisher9419 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic work as normal. End result is great.

@allanburt5250 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful job and great history 👏

@Sillu Жыл бұрын

The best gun restoration channel, you are the best!

@benbiber4135 Жыл бұрын

Love the passion ,application and dedication - respect

@jakemonster001 10 ай бұрын

Great work sir. I’ve always found Webley pistols to be some of the most beautiful in the world. I’m glad they’re still making some of the models today in India.

@galacticmarine663 Жыл бұрын

I love the note you guys left on the paper

@maverick9708 Жыл бұрын

such an amazing channel, this kind of content is criminally underviewed

@Backyard.Ballistics Жыл бұрын

Glad you think that way!

@Fanciable Жыл бұрын

I greatly appreciate your approach to integrity and it's odd to see people that would fake restoration projects, but here we are in 2022 eh?

@wioras603 Жыл бұрын

I really like to watch your content. Beautiful work. Thanks .

@gene80shits Жыл бұрын

love this show. always informative and always great guns.

@christopherwilson3242 4 ай бұрын

Masterful restoration of my favourite pistol!

@anomonyous 4 ай бұрын

I love Webleys too. Lovely pieces. Just as an aside, you can't really name revolvers "pistols." Since a defining characteristic of a pistol is to have a stationary integral chamber. And to have a revolver, it must have the characteristic of multiple "revolving chambers." If you want to be correct, you ought to call a Webley a "revolver" or just a "handgun," if you will. If you know that and you still want to call it a pistol, that's up to you. I just thought it'd be an interesting factoid.