Those were craftsmen.

[Max Volume]

Lock stock and barrel, even the screws, were handmade. Interesting.




[video=youtube;bAzJOULyx5c]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAzJOULyx5c[/video]

 

[Liberty1916]

I actually watched this video. It's an interesting video, worth watching.

 

[awames76]

Also watched it. Its long but very interesting. Wondering how they did the barrels

 

[Rebel Jack]

I've got a book I picked up at B&N regarding gunsmithing in the "old" days. Very interesting read and informative for those looking to build adapt their shops to handle low tech smithing such as in a post-SHTF scenario. I will edit this post when I get home with the tomes title.

Edit: The Gunsmith's Manual by Stelle Harrison

 

[6mm Shoot]

Thank you for posting. That was a very interesting film. I really enjoy finding out how they made things in the past. The time it took to make a rifle is almost as amazing as the time it took the guy to learn his trade. Thank you much for the post.