RARE GUN Lighter Restoration - World War II Trench Build
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- Very rare gun lighter restoration from World War 2. This time I do a full repair and restore a special old war relic that was built of brass and old copper cartridges by a soldier during WW II.
ABOUT THE RARE GUN LIGHTER
This is a spectacular looking and very special war relic from the World War 2. It’s found in the area where the Battle of Bulge took place in 1944-1945. I have bought the Gun Lighter from a family who lives near Bastogne. I got this old lighter and many other cool relics with me home including a medicine bag, a helmet and some other lighters and the famous whiskey hip flask that I already have restored - see the video here: • EXTREMELY Rare Whisky ... .
This relic was found in the late 60’s early 70’s and brought to a barn where it has been contained together with a lot of other WW2 metal garbage, uniforms, helmets, and other rusted materials. I was lucky to be able to buy a whole lot of relics from this family and therefore have more videos about this in the future.
The lighter is made of brass and old copper cartridges dated 1939. I am not sure who used this ammunition during WW2, but the cartridges had these numbers stamped in: P315 Iva1 - 7 -39. In my opinion it could be German Mauser ammunition - but I’m not 100% sure. So if you have any info about this, please leave a comment below.
THE RESTORATION PROCESS
I started by doing a quick cleaning of the lighter to get an overview of the restoration. Then I removed the flint wheel and the wick holder and both was in good restorable condition which was fantastic after all these years. I continued by detaching all the parts which was soldered on the lighter frame: the trigger, the trigger guard and finally the copper cartridges.
I cleaned all the small parts in my vibrating tumbler using aluminum oxide as my media. And I cleaned the gun frame and the copper cartridges in my sandblaster using very fine glass beads together with low air pressure. Just to preserve as much as possible.
All the parts were in fantastic condition of course there were a lot of scratches, dents, and tiny cracks on the lighter parts after all these years. After the sandblasting I gave the parts a very gentle hand grinding with some high grit sandpaper. I also polished all the parts but I managed to get a good compromise between looking good and still preserve some of the wear and tear on the lighter.
I soldered it all together and added lighter fluid cotton, a new wick, flint and flint spring to the project. And finished it all by making a new wick lid on my lathe.
I really think this restoration video turned out to be very good. Please subscribe if you want to see more cool upcoming projects 🙂 And DON’T FORGET TO SEE my F-4 PHANTOM II Aircraft Restoration - • F-4 PHANTOM II Aircraf... &list=UULFsCCifMby57qV_UmrYGladQ
Thanks for watching my channel. See you soon.
Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin.
In this video I restore a very special lighter probably from the World War 2 - Please let me know what you think! ALSO SEE my Mechanical Toy Restoration 👉th-cam.com/video/6MdXtkvExfY/w-d-xo.html 👈Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin
AR 😎👍👌🎶🎵🎸
Ok
👍👍🤝🤝✊️
@@lollerich Any proof?
Would be great to find out the history of this lighter. Like who G. Hall is. Great work as always 👍
When you're working on a sandblasting machine, that's my favorite part of restoration. The soul rejoices, after another thorough cleaning of the surface
I thinks so too and this sandblasting was extra nice to watch :)
Ok (ready for this?).... German WW2 7.92mm ammunition headstamp information.
Two are from the same lot (batch).
Reading anti-clockwise....
Upper case character + number = manufacturer of the whole round.
Year of manufacture
Lot (batch) number
Case information: Roman numeral = steel mill case manufacturer
Lower case = plating company who plated the case.
Numeral = composition of steel or alloys used to make the case.
SO...
P315 (x2) Märkisches Walzwerk GmbH, Strasberg Bez. Potsdam.
1939 (x2) 39
Lot (x2) 7
V = Eisen und Hüttenwerke, Bochum
a = Verein. Deutsche Metallwerke, Werk Altena, Westfalen.
1 = Steel
P334 Manzsfeld A.G., Metallwarenfabrik, Werk Rothenburg an der Saale.
1939 39
Lot 25
VIII = Dortmund Horder, Huttenverein, Werk Union, Dortmund.
f = Manzfeld AGF, Bergbau und Hüttenbetrieb, Hettstedt, Harz
1 = Steel
P207 Metallwarenfabrik Odertal GmbH, Odertal.
1938 38
Lot 26
X = Klockner - Vilerke AG., Marienwerk
f = Manzfeld AGF, Bergbau und Hüttenbetrieb, Hettstedt, Harz
1 = Steel
Cheers!
😲 wow ... Thank you so much John for adding this information and sharing your knowledge. it's very interesting. I really appreciate this 👍👌 cheers from Sweden 👍😉
@@AwesomeRestorations Great, I posted that 4 hours ago.
@@AwesomeRestorations Who is G Hall? My uncle, George Hall, was a jeweler and craftsman machinist in Montour Falls, NY, and the right vintage for this work.
Очень жаль что я не знаю английский язык, не могу прочитать ваш ответ.
Мне очень жаль, но я не знаю английский, потому не могу прочитать ваше сообщение. I'm sorry.
Очень, очень, ювелирная реставрационная работа! Все, восстановленные изделия, превосходны!
thank you so much :)
many many years ago someone had an idea and put a lot of effort into creating something unique. It's great that you put so much effort into protecting this piece of artwork.
Thank you! 😊
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. You sir, are an master artisan, the love and care you show your repairs and renovations are second to none. Brilliant video.
Thanks Paul for watching and for your always kind words I really appreciate it 👍💖 have a great day
اكثر من رؤؤؤعة
0:00 The lighter looks like it's been through hell and back in war
13:20 The lighter looks like it just returned home in it's dress uniform
Really was an awesome restoration my friend
thank you so much I am glad you liked it
رائع جدا
I don’t even have a sand blaster but the fact that you put in the settings for people who want to replicate this is dope
Мне очень нравится то уважение, которое вы проявляете к восстанавливаемым вещам.
thank you so much Sebastian :)
солидарен с вами.
От каждого видео захватывает дух. Великолепный мастер!
thank you so much :)
I hope G. Hall is still with us but if he's not, I bet he's looking down with a smile on his face and a tear in his eye! Great job mate!
thanks for your comment. Most likely he is not with us anymore ❤
"Dude"..that finished product..is a far cry..from that debilitative state..you brought it from.."magnificent"!!
ремонт старой зажигалки - это классика данного канала. всё отлично!
thank you so much :)
Можно неудачно прикурить
Реставрация это искусство. Мартин - художник. Браво 🥳🙂
thank you very much :)
Огромная и качественная работа, спасибо!❤
thank you so much 😊
Does anybody else cry at this. He is bringing back old items that no one wants and restoring them so they can go to a new home. Amazing.
Thanks for the kind words 😉👍
Здравствуй, дорогой. По прежнему не устаю восхищаться твоим мастерством, волшебными,умелыми руками,которыми ты творишь магию возрождения. Как всегда всё по высшему классу,ты на высоте,мой друг. Я сам сейчас в госпитале, второй раз ранен. Под Донецком. Рад был увидеть тебя. Всех благ,и новых находок,и новых решений!!!
I was glad to see another of your top-notch restores. This one was just as beautiful as your others. Love the sand blasting and the really shiny surfaces.
thank you so much really glad you liked this
@@AwesomeRestorationsxc
Wow! Beautiful restauration, this lighter is definitely a unique piece! Thanks for the respect and for bringing it to life again. Mr. G. Hall is appreciating it for sure, wherever he is...🙏❤
Thanks Francesca again for watching and for your always kind words💖💖
Sehr schöne und sorgfältige Restaurierung eines interessanten Fundstückes . Immer wieder eine Freude solche saubere Arbeit zu sehen.👍👏
I echo the comments below in saying that your artistry and craftsmanship really shine in your restorations. The before and after views in this video are really eye-catching. Your respect for the original craftsman who made the piece is also really evident. Thanks for your hard work in producing such amazing videos.
Мартин, ты очень крут! Лучший канал о реставрации на Ютуб! Браво!
thank you so much for your kind words :)
The amount of patience and skill you have restoring this lighter is just as incredible as the one who created it. Another fine example of excellent craftsmanship, Martin! Great work! Thank you for restoring these pieces of history!!
Thank you so much 😀
I my not be a craftsman but after restore controls, building PCs, and cleaning game consoles. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of work he does doesn't actually feel like work. There's a unique form of satisfaction at restoring objects to as close to it's origin as possible
That's so amazing.... I love that you are able to make the missing parts to complete the restoration. Well done!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you 👍👍
Watched Tuesday 3/28/2023 at 08/59 at night. It will remain a beautiful and wonderful memory. ❤
thank you so much
@@AwesomeRestorations ♥️♥️♥️👈
The attention to detail of your restorations is truly amazing! Thank you!
thank you so much James
Шикарная зажигалка!А работа по восстановлению её проведена просто великолепно!Вы мастер своего дела и вы делаете большое дело!Давая вторую жизнь старым вещам вы сохраняете историю!
thank you so much I am glad you liked it
That's quite a unique process to restore. So awesome to find a gun lighter like that. Very cool!
Thanks for watching and for your kind words Jim. I really appreciate it 👍🙂
Growing up in the early 80s i saw my first zip gun. U can see where they got the crude idea from. Small flat piece of wood, trigger, hammer and couple of 12 G shells. The streets were wild.
Very beautiful restoration sir..
thanks a lot for your comment :)
Шикарно. Спасибо за видео.
thank you very much
Не зажигалка а произведение искусства🎨✍🎭 , Браво вам) и вашему терпению
Thank you so much👍
I noticed a few of your restorations have the same patina, especially on the brass and copper. do you use vinegar to add patina to your projects before the restoration?
Immer wieder ein Genuss, zu sehen wie viel Mühe und Zeit du in so einen Sache steckst.
Frage mich immer wie viel Stunden du für so was brauchst und danach noch die Videos zusammen schneiden.
Es ist einfach Spitze zuzusehen und zu sehen wie aus etwas altem, so etwas schönes neues wird mit Liebe zum Detail.
thank you very much I am glad you liked it. It took me 2 weeks to make this video 😊
@@AwesomeRestorations so much work, you have my respect.
My son and I often watch your videos in the evening and are always amazed at what you do.
Dude the one thing I hate about your videos is that you don’t upload more. Incredible work. Watching your videos truly makes hard times better.
Thanks Justin... 😉👍 I would love to upload more but what I do is Soo time consuming 😉 thanks for watching and liking me ❤️
Doesnt it bother you that everything is staged?
@@michelbruns ?
I'm so glad to see more videos! I love watching these before I go to bed. They're so satisfying and detailed! All the care, craftsmanship, and fun little edits you put into these restorations are just a joy!
thank you so much for your kind words I really appreciate it 😊❤
Great video as always, Martin! Wish I could see hammer and axe restorations. The craftsmanship on them is just so marvelous.
Honestly I cry almost every time...tears of joy at the reveal. You make these brave young men happy on the other side Martin! ❤❤❤
thank you so much for your kind words ❤
Your love toward these vintage items are truly admirable. Keep up the good work!
Thank you! Will do!
You have one heck of a talent and patience to burn !! You never cease to amaze me with your restorations. My hat goes off to you sir. Just a brilliant job 👏 👍
Thank you so much 😀
فيديو كلش حلوو انته تحب الشغلات الأثرية و عملك واهتمامك جدا راقي و رائع ❤❤❤ متابعك من العراق 🌹
Touch of the master's hand!!! Awesome
Ваша работа такая увлекательная, всегда жду ваших роликов с нетерпением! Очень люблю вас смотреть! Вы самый лучший ютубер в тематике реставрации! Спасибо за ваш труд!
thank you so much 😊
Trench builds are always the coolest designs!!!
Great job!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
thanks Samantha - yes this is very cool imagine sitting there and doing this ❤
Я уверен что у этой зажигалки огромная история. Качество вашей работы повернуло для неё время вспять, круто 👍
thank you so much for your comment 😊
That is truly an awesome restoration.
Спасибо за видео! Отличная работа!
thanks so much Nick :)
فيديو راااائع لأن الترميم يعتبر فن وابداع وهذة الحرفية الدقيقة لاتجد الا في خبراء الآثار
thank you so much 😊
I feel like the items you restore have spirit.
Martin, I always hit the "Like" button before watching 👀 because I already know I'll ♥️ whatever you've restored!
I think I've watched nearly all of your videos and still, I cannot fathom how you're able to make the items look as if they have never been used!
I know I have said this many times, but think it's worth repeating: your descriptions of every video you make is so good and so informative and ranks the highest praise I can bestow on a TH-cam channel creator. You out do every other channel I have seen in this department. No one comes close to you in thoroughness. No one. As always, thank you for another great restoration my friend! 😀😃🙂
He truly does great restorations 👍
thank you so much for your kind words it makes me so happy and worth all my effort ❤❤
Sensacional o trabalho de restauração que você faz. Parabéns. Saudações do Brasil 🇧🇷 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
muito obrigado :)
Im sure this would bring mr G. Hall to a tear of he was able to see it. Beautiful and respectful restauration. ❤
I really hope so. Thanks a lot for watching I am glad you liked it
Blown away on this one!!!!
You had me at heating up the nut in the beginning that was stuck and you removed with ease right after. You absolutely always amaze me. As I get older my mind slows down and I am thankful you exist that I’m mentally excited and in thought as I go along with you in these gorgeous restorations. Thank you. ❤️
Thank you so much, i really appreciate it 👍
@@AwesomeRestorations euwjeie8eiei🤠💞💞💓💓
Tu trabajo es realmente estupendo.
Saludos desde México!!👍👍
I love how all your work is done in less than 20 minutes..you're really a master at your craft sir.
Bro the video is less than 20 minutes it don’t mean that it only took him 20 minutes. This all probably took him like 4 days
@@visionar7303 I think he was being facetious.
Ótimo trabalho, parabéns 👏.
Твои руки, определённо, растут не из жопы!!! Так держать!
Added to the comments about your skills fine craftsmanship, I'll add that your eye as a videographer and editor is fantastic. Everything, all the way to the sound levels makes your videos extremely pleasant to watch. Thank you for all the time and effort you put for us to enjoy. Impatiently, until the next video 😅😊
thank you so much Julie for your kind words I really appreciate it. Have a nice Sunday 😊
Hello Julie...
How are you doing?
As always , Martin, your craftsmanship, skill and presentation are beyond awesome. Love your editing skills as well. Stunning work.
thanks so much Ian :)
Just amazing thank you for sharing
@@AwesomeRestorations ?
Well, I guess now we know what they mean when they say 'smoke 'em out of their trenches' during the war! Great restoration job on the rare gun lighter though, it's amazing to see what you can do with a little bit of elbow grease and a lot of creativity. I don't think I'll ever look at my regular old Bic lighter the same way again! Keep up the great work, and who knows, maybe you can restore a World War II flamethrower next
Great video, Martin! So relaxing and satisfying to watch.
I highly esteem your never getting frantic or sloppy.
Whereas in your earliest videos you had neglected "personal safety" ever so often...
But I'm really glad that by then you are much more consequently protecting these most precious tools of yours with gloves and googles.
thank you so much I am really glad you think so 😊
do the Statue of Liberty next please girl needs some help😩
Absolutely beautiful. Your work is incredibly inspiring! You’ve found your niche in the restoration world, friend, & this is it!
Out of curiosity, how does one get started doing restoration projects like these? I’ve been interested in them for years but now that I’m in my thirties it’s time to consider if I’d like to pick it up. I love fixing things & am generally pretty resourceful & could spend hours in an antique shop!
Thank you so much! I really liked reading this 😉👍
Superb work ! 👍
Thanks :)
@@AwesomeRestorations You're welcome !
Brilliantly done by Martin!
what a talented man you are, pride of you
thank you so much 😊
Simplesmente fantástico, adoro seu trabalho.
Thanks :)
Вы красавчик. Сколько я смотрю ваш канал, и вижу с каким желанием , а порой и трепетом вы относитесь к тому или иному предмету старины, и вообще ко всем вещам которые восстанавливаете. Успехов вам в дальнейшем , и больше многих разных , а может быть и сложных реставрационных проектов. С уважением к вам из России!!!
thank you so much Sergej I am really happy that you liked the video 😊
My little daughter always asks me to watch your Restorations when we have a dinner together! She likes sandblasting so much 😊
That is awesome!❤️ Say hallow to her from me 😉☀️
I would watch such videos endlessly!
thank you so much I am very glad to hear that :)
The epicness of this video goes off the scale! Thank you, Sir, for such satisfying content. Many greetings from Ukraine 💛💙
thank you so much for watching 💛💙
Is this the first TH-cam video that you've watched???
@@Ucofatoffski Of course not)
Órale te quedó muy bonita la restauración de este encendedor con balas y forma de pistola.
Saludos desde Xalapa, México 🤟🤟🤟🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽
I just love a man like you. So talented and can fix anything! Love from an Old Woman!
Thanks a lot, i appreciate it 😉👍
روعه انت مبدع اتابعك من الاردن واحب جميع اعمالك
I love seeing all the old trench art.. you did another amazing job with this one, the original artist I'm sure would be proud of your restoration 🤘🏼🇺🇲
Thanks Robb for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍🙂
Trench art in WW2?
@@25Dagda it's just a name/style.. what would you like to call it? Did all the trenches just disappear after WWI ?
Всегда смотрю с интересом ваши работы, реставрации на все 💯. Зажигалка получилась классная. Спасибо за видос, лайк однозначно.
thank you so much for your kind words :)
All I can say is WOW!
thank you
That turned out great! ❤❤
I can't imagine what would go through G. Hall's head if you tried to explain to him that this stupid craft activity he spent whiling away long hours of guard duty to make would one day wind up being showcased on a global network for millions and millions of people to see, like the Mona Lisa.
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I can't imagine how that guy made that lighter during war, now that see what it takes
Прекрасно, интересно узнать историю такой вещи.
thank you very much :)
👌
you are the best at what you do! ♡
Thanks, i appreciate it👍
That is awesome, Martin!!! You do such amazing work!! Impressive!!! I love watching you bring something that looks hopelessly lost back to life!!
thanks a lot Bruce
@@AwesomeRestorations You're welcome!
Ver cómo le devuelve la vida a objetos que muchos habrían catalogado como inservibles es simplemente hermoso,mis respetos
thank you so much I am glad you liked the video 😊😊
Não canso de dizer que seu trabalho é incrível. Parabéns. Amo seus vídeos. 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
muito obrigado 😊❤
Wow... 😮 Amazing design gun lighter world war 2..🥰 🥰
YOU ARE AN ARTIST AND MASTER CRAFTSMAN MY FRIEND
Absolutely an amazing transformation on a very special lighter. Would love to be able to know the story behind it. I Enjoy the time and effort you put into your projects as well as your videos. Came out perfect!
thanks so much I am really glad you liked this so much. Yes if this lighter could tell its story ❤
You could work in movie props weathering. This is where you are good.
Great work!!!
I could watch your work forever thank you Martin as always you never cease to amaze us 🍻🤘
Wow, thank you Andrew :) cheers buddy
To the person reading this comment, it's okay, it's okay to feel lonely sometimes, if you're going through tough times, keep pushing through, but never give up, I wish you success. success in health, love and happiness!🧡💥❤❤
Thank you, I am feeling lonely, thank you
You know… I didn’t know I needed to hear this. Thank you
Ummm sir this is Wendy's.........
I feel lonely..
This message is for me, wow thank you so much ....Amen
Hi, Martin! I am very impressed with your approach to the restoration of unique things - you do not make additional upgrades and improvements to the design of the artifact, the soul and meanings of the object are preserved, and such restoration looks amazing.
thank you so much for your kind words I really appreciate it :)
That's why he's the best!
@@_Julie_Bee Best of the best
All I can say is WoW!! Amazing restoration Martin.
Thank you so much :)
He did it, good job my friend :)
thanks so much
Как всегда круто! Привет из Казахстана!
thank you so much :)
Вы вдумчивый реставратор получилось хорошо, кусочек истории которую мы можем только предположить и представить, что G.HALL потерял зажигалку, а не был убит. Вернулся домой и прожил счатливую жизнь.🙂 Война - зло, большего представить нельзя, ведь она рукотворна в отличии стихий природы. Привет из Украины.
thanks for your comment. Yes war is very bad and I hope it will end soon 💙💛
Wow! Looks like a backfire just waiting to happen. Deadly on both ends. Good job !
Капитальный красавчик)
Это просто ШЕДЕВРИАЛЬНО
As a long-time Zippo user, I can confirm that this video is adorable☺
Awsome. Had never seen one before.
This was a bittersweet restoration. I bet a movie script could be written around this relic.
thanks for your comment :)
대단하시네 ~ 그걸 복구시키네 ~ 대단한 기술과 섬세한 눈빛ㆍ손터치 👍 역씨 절연ㆍ연마기술이 멋찜
thank you so much I appreciate it 😊