Rusty Italian Rifle Restoration: 80 Years Hidden in a Wall
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Published 2022-02-11
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All Comments (21)
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A rusty old rifle turned into a museum worthy piece of history. Grazie, ottimo lavoro!
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The amazing Carcano Rifle. It is able to get 3 hits on a moving target at 100 yards when fired at a 40-foot elevation in less than 6 seconds.
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the fact that this gun can be made operable again after 80 years in a wall with only one replaced part is really cool
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It’s admirable how you attempt the least evasive processes where possible, instead of just sanding everything down entirely like a lot of people do when they want it to look ‘too’ good. This has more preservation in mind.
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Seeing even the original ammunition kept with the gun being restored is so satisfying. Proof that every part of a gun can be restored if you put forth the effort.
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I didn't expect an absolutely amazing rust-bluing tutorial, that kinda blew my mind. I might try it with some of my cheaper, banged-up milsurp
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Your work is amazing, man. I’m glad you’re keeping these pieces around for future generations.
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Grazie per aver riportato alla luce questo pezzo di storia italiano ❤
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Absolutely incredible job! That rifle was lucky to find you.
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The rifle still has good combat accuracy, even after that beating of neglect. Excellent restoration!
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Thank you for doing your best to conserve the guns in their original form, I’ve seen too many people who end up drilling into their weapons and even creating their own small parts simply for visuals and without true function testing.
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Gems like these are incredible finds. The storage must’ve been a dry place for the wood to be so well preserved.
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Maurice is still alive and well! I was worried because last I heard, he was dealing with health issues, so I’m happy to see him around!
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I couldn't belive it was over. Could've watched this for hours. Absolutely amazing.
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One of the finest gun restorations I have ever watched. Greetings from Argentina
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That was an excellent but sympathetic restoration of this genuine WW2 piece. A joy to watch you work young man.
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that rifle looks beautiful after the restoration, especially the wood that came out simply gorgeous
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WOW. This was amazing. I love how 'simple' it is when you've got the knowhow, but all the effort and care you show really shines through. Fantastic work.
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Wow! I am so happy that you kept it original and you still used the original wood. I've seen so many restorations that they made a whole new rifle out of an old history peace and changed every single peace and so it wasn't Original anymore. But you did a really great job. Bravo !
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17:18 "Maurice is out helping me again. He has an actual weath of experience with the Carcano rifles. Here you can see him shooting one of his own. The Same one he used on the 22nd of November 1963. Oh snap. "
