Hi, love your restoration, you are truly a master craftsman. I have a pre-64 270 featherweight and it is the finest rifle I own. Someday, it will be passed down to my next generation to live on long after I am gone.
Thank you for the compliment but I don't believe in being a master. I just believe in working hard to learn as much as you can about the things that you do. The customer felt the same as you, that's why he wanted a few thing's custom on it.
Color case the receiver and all bottom metal. When done the bolt was that niter bluing . I went to gunsmith school and haven't seen this kind of work in long time. Beautiful work of love and art .
Nicely done Sir! I don’t smoke but needed a cigarette or a whisky after watching this. Let’s hope many years of deer hunting ensue with this legacy rifle.
This was one of the best restoration videos I've ever seen. No talking, no bullshit, just straight to it. The camera work/editing and everything was incredible too.
You Sir, are a modern day treasure. I pray you have those near who realize the wealth that is within you, and they learn as much as possible from you. GOD Bless.
I'll admit the rifle looked good when finished. I've got a 1950 M-70 .270 that's seen a lot of Idaho elk hunts. It's seen a lot of wear! ( although the stock is solid and the bore excellent). On the balance, I think I prefer mine all original and with honest wear. To each his own! No question that the craftsmanship displayed is of a high order😊❤.
My grandpa gave me a model 70 when i was 12. Chambered in 30-06. Using the winchester website, The sereal number says it was manufactured in 1953. Condition is fair-good. It has slod around on a truck seat for decades
Wow! I am seeing a real master gunsmoth at work for the first time ever. Your abilities are fantastic. Great firearm to bring back to life. I just subscribed and added all of your video notices to alert me on new videos you publish. Thank you Sir.
Watched your brake rebuild video and this one. i couldn't hit like and subscribe fast enough. Looking forward to more of your content. Bikes and firearms are definitely a great content duo. Thank you for sharing!
I know, I'm kinda one of those guys who likes patina to but all of it came from the customers own sweat over 70 years of hunting and running cows. I guess before he died he wanted it to look a certain way, I'm not one to tell him he's wrong I just do the work.
I have a m70 that’s 86 years old myself - looks like it was made yesterday, in 30-gov 06’ - really shoots flat base 150’s great . Hellofa rifle- bad ass video btw
I wish the old timers in these hills were I live in would have taken better care of there guns. Would have been a treasure trove for collector's but they used them back when the guns were new to put meat on the table and run off revenue'ers . Keeps me in work though. Thanks for the compliment on the work.
Thanks, I just loaded a Browning bar restoration video and in it I explained better, watch it and tell me any spot that you think I should explain something. You can find it on the channel's playlist, Y'alls feedback is important for us to be able to improve our content for the viewer's enjoyment. Thanks again.
Incredible craftsmanship and the result is stunning, so the quality of the video. If somebody wanted to turn a beater rifle into a huntin rig, do you think ceracoting would work in a pinch? Thank you
Thanks for the complament glad you enjoyed the vid. t's a good finish for protecting the rifle, remember that it doesn't have to be applied super thick to do it's job.
Awesome video...I've worked and refinished firearms for years, and love to watch a video where I actually learn from. I mainly do Patina type restorations (so time full) . I envy your skill and knowledge and to a point being able to attack the job at hand with this type restoration... The case hardening is so cool, wish I was set up for that. Only one question I have is, why don't you stain and seal the stock under the butt plate? I subscribed! can't wait to watch more.....
Thanks for the compliment, that wood was black walnut so I didn't have to stain it. When I was editing after filming we noticed I forgot to seal the but so I went back out to do it.
That rifle is beautiful.Really great job you did,and the collectibility I would say is actually enhanced by the restoration.I wonder what caliber it is. I have a Winchester model 70 Safari 30/06 made in 1951.I’ve had it for many years.It’s in great condition,except the original red Winchester solid butt pad is cracking and has a nick on the edge.I’ve thought about having that pad replaced with a reproduction pad,but I’m afraid it would hurt the value of the gun.Every thing about the gun is great except for the little bit of damage to the butt pad.
Thanks, its a 220 swift. the old man loved it and he has already been offered good money for it. He won't sell it though he has had it since he was a kid. Told me he's killed everything big enough to die with it through the years. I should have showed the pits in the barrel and the damage to the stock better, so the haters would have seen it had very little collector value the way it was. I think they don't realize this is my job and I can't turn customers away. About the stock I would replace the pad and just keep the other one to reinstall if I every wanted to sell it. Any good Smith can fit the new one with out sanding on the stock. Stay tuned for the b.a.r. restoration.
I just picked up a 1950 model 70 in .30-06 with a Paul jaeger side mount, came here to see which way to remove the rear sight blank slot, left with wanting to case harden and reblue a different gun on my rack
Small world. I got a 1950 model 70 with Jaeger side mount a few years ago. An excellent shooter using either scope or peep sight. With cast bullet loads it makes a ragged hole at 100 yds. All I've done to it was refinish the stock.
My model 70 came from the 50s. My grandfather bought it in high school for 150 dollars. He gave it to me when I was 15. Killed my first pig and blacktail with it. It's my absolute favorite.
your restoration videos are well done ,easy to fallow and understand even though you never say a word. not to mention educational. i do have what is im sure a dumb question ,there is a scene in the episode were you take what appears to be wet gauze and a hot iron and touch the stock. why did you do that? just wondering .by the way of all the how to productions and BS on u tube your the only on i subscribe to ,you straight forward matter of fact way of explaning what your doing is fun to watch,keep em coming.
I will say this.... the level of knowledge you have, on the most important topics that man could think of... is impeccable. I sure hope you have a young man or woman that you're teaching these skills to. I do heavy collision and paint repairs on semi trucks and old cars. I've been teaching my son everything I can to help him make a living. I enjoy the content Brother. 🤝
Thanks for the compliment means alot. My second son does all the camera work and editing so I guess you can say he is being forced to learn to some extent, but unfortunately other than what people can gain from the videos looks like it dies with me.
@DeathProof Productions I was thinking the same thing. I'm a old school fiberglass man... lost art of making molds and repairing fiberglass to last without using 3m glue. These young bucks just want the easy way out. Nothing done right is going to be "easy" . But you already know that. I was most impressed on the old school machining tactics on the " Pan Head" build. That is the best money can buy. I don't know any shop that would have taken that in. 🤝
@@DeathProofProductions well maybe there is time yet, he certainly does a wonderful job of the camera and editing! Hope your recovery is going well too.
Model 70 and a Shovelhead. That's livin'.
Hope you keep making these videos. It’s a true pleasure to watch. Thank you once again, from Canada
Thanks for the compliment on the vid. I'm finishing a Browning bar resto vid, should be uploaded in the next few day's so stay tuned.
Hi, love your restoration, you are truly a master craftsman. I have a pre-64 270 featherweight and it is the finest rifle I own. Someday, it will be passed down to my next generation to live on long after I am gone.
Thank you for the compliment but I don't believe in being a master. I just believe in working hard to learn as much as you can about the things that you do. The customer felt the same as you, that's why he wanted a few thing's custom on it.
Thanks for sharing my favorite guns Winchester!!
Glad you liked it.
Never thought about soldering iron for dents… awesome idea. I always used a wet rag and clothes iron or hair dryer
I've done that to, just depends on were the dent is.
@@DeathProofProductions for sure. I’ll be using that though
Don't you just love watching a craftsman work
Thank you.
That case hardened receiver is awesome!
Thanks
Guns and motorcycles...my kinda shop!
Thanks.
Color case the receiver and all bottom metal. When done the bolt was that niter bluing . I went to gunsmith school and haven't seen this kind of work in long time. Beautiful work of love and art .
Thank you very much. Yes, it was niter bluing on the bolt.
The best testimonial work in your channel is much cooler than me
Winchesters in proper care only become better looking with age. Excellent weapon.
You sir are a master at what you do in this old man's eyes. Wonderful job bringing that old girl back to life.👍👍👍🇺🇸
Glad to see you doing firearms videos again.
Mauser controlled feed RULES!👍
Thankfully, my 1959 Model 70 has always been taken care of. As have all of my firearms.
I wish every one felt like us.
I have watch several of his videos and I believe this man can do anything. A true craftsman.
Thanks, Means alot for your work to be appreciated.
ive got a 1950 and a 1954,LOVE THEM!!!Both .270...
Nicely done Sir! I don’t smoke but needed a cigarette or a whisky after watching this.
Let’s hope many years of deer hunting ensue with this legacy rifle.
Thanks, the old man it belonged to was really pleased with it.
Keep up the good work. Old firearms need love too.
Thank you that means alot.
When i saw you start filling up that crucible….❤
LOVELY JOB on the case hardening sir !!
Your work would have deserved some 8k quality video !
Thanks, I hope to get to were we can move up to better cameras.
Your work, craftsmanship, is a pleasure to watch.
Thank you for this most excellent video.
This was one of the best restoration videos I've ever seen. No talking, no bullshit, just straight to it. The camera work/editing and everything was incredible too.
Thanks for the compliment means alot.
The Model 70 is my favorite rifle.
Awesome production and restoration
Thanks
Absolutely beautiful.
Thanks for the compliment means alot to know your work is appreciated.
Great job restoring that rifle
Thanks I appreciate it.
My gosh you brought that pre war back to life in a major way. I wish I could have that in my collection.
Thanks
Beautiful, a work of art. 👍👍👍
Thanks
I always enjoy watching a master craftsmen at work!
Thanks 😊
Thanks.
You Sir, are a modern day treasure. I pray you have those near who realize the wealth that is within you, and they learn as much as possible from you. GOD Bless.
Thanks that means alot.
Impressive restoration! What a beautiful rifle. And kudos to whoever did the editing.
The camera man/editor really is outstanding.
Unbelievably beautiful rifle after all your hard work!!!!
Thanks
I could watch that all day. Now I want a beat up Model 70 to work on.
I hope you don't beat one up on purpose just to work on it.
I've got a pre 64 in 270 featherweight bought in Oct 1955, 180.00 with a Bushnell scope, it shoots straight ad a string too...
great job ! Did things simply that I would have never thought of.
thanks
I do not typically like restorations on old guns, but that rifle is gorgeous. Great work
Thank you, the old man it belonged to was extremely happy.
Great job,That old pre war will out live us all.
Thanks
As Scott says, masterful
I'll admit the rifle looked good when finished. I've got a 1950 M-70 .270 that's seen a lot of Idaho elk hunts. It's seen a lot of wear! ( although the stock is solid and the bore excellent). On the balance, I think I prefer mine all original and with honest wear. To each his own! No question that the craftsmanship displayed is of a high order😊❤.
Thanks for the compliment means alot.
Nothing like honest wear through years of use. Gets a certain patina that makes you love it.
Whoa!!! Thought I was watching Michelangelo working on the Sistine Chapel; you nailed every detail. Simply beautiful artwork.
Thank You for complimenting the work, it is very appreciated.
That was a pure pleasure to watch! Excellent work!
Thankyou.
Nice, I never knew there was do much work on restoring rifles
Thanks.
Im in awe 👍
Thanks
That was awesome how beautiful it came out !
Thankyou.
Wow beatiful vary good 👍🏻💯💯
Thanks
My grandpa gave me a model 70 when i was 12. Chambered in 30-06. Using the winchester website, The sereal number says it was manufactured in 1953. Condition is fair-good. It has slod around on a truck seat for decades
Haa haaaaaa the ending is priceless !!!!!
Wow. Nice work. Thank you tube for suggesting this.
Thanks.
Amazing job!!!
Thank you very much
One of the best rifles ever made
I have to agree.
Well done 👍👍100% restoration 🎯🎯Great rifle 👍👍Great video 👍👍
Thank you.
Thats a beauty.
Thanks for the compliment
This restoration is so good! Congratulations!!!
Thank you very much!
Superb stuff!! The highest art really.
Thank you.
Nice Job!🎉
Thank you.
so good to see this restoration. Amazing work!
Thank you it's a good feeling to no your work is appreciated.
Dang that’s amazing looking.
Thanks.
When I saw the wire wheels and sandpaper I was horrified. I'm glad I watched the whole video. Beautiful work.
I haven't been a subscriber very long but I am impressed with your skill of the restorations I have seen.
Thanks that means alot.
State of the Art skill ... great work man ...thx :)
Thanks for the compliment.
Nothing short of a master gun smith
Thank you very much.
Wow! I am seeing a real master gunsmoth at work for the first time ever. Your abilities are fantastic. Great firearm to bring back to life. I just subscribed and added all of your video notices to alert me on new videos you publish. Thank you Sir.
Thanks, means alot for people to admire the work.
What a beautiful rifle. Outstanding craftsmanship Sir !
Thanks
Killer Work
Thanl you we really appreciate it.
Good day from south africa i have looked at other restoration but your are superior 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks very much. We put a lot of effort into our work, both in the craftsmanship of the work and in the filming.
Watched your brake rebuild video and this one. i couldn't hit like and subscribe fast enough. Looking forward to more of your content. Bikes and firearms are definitely a great content duo. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for the compliment means alot. We will be uploading a pretty cool one maybe next week.
Beautiful work
Thanks
Excellent work, I enjoyed every minute. I have 2 of those that I would love to have restored. 👍🇺🇸
Thanks I'm glad to see people appreciate the craftsmanship.
I think it looked great just like it was.
I know, I'm kinda one of those guys who likes patina to but all of it came from the customers own sweat over 70 years of hunting and running cows. I guess before he died he wanted it to look a certain way, I'm not one to tell him he's wrong I just do the work.
Sir, from the emblem on the shirt, Semper Fi, you might be a US Marine Armorer. It shows in your outstanding work.
Thanks for the compliment on the work. I got that shirt at m.c.r.d. when my son graduated , the front says my son is a marine. Did you serve.
i use a sporterized 1903 springfield mark 1 barrel stamp 4-18. shoots just like new ones.
Que buen trabajo!
Thanks for the compliment means alot.
TALENTED MASTER CRAFTSMANSHIP
Thanks for the compliment.
@@DeathProofProductions yes sir, call it like I see it
I have a m70 that’s 86 years old myself - looks like it was made yesterday, in 30-gov 06’ - really shoots flat base 150’s great . Hellofa rifle- bad ass video btw
I wish the old timers in these hills were I live in would have taken better care of there guns. Would have been a treasure trove for collector's but they used them back when the guns were new to put meat on the table and run off revenue'ers . Keeps me in work though. Thanks for the compliment on the work.
great job thank you
No, thank you for the compliment.
This video is therapeutic..
Thanks
Nice job
Thanks
you are amazing sir love you from sindh
Thank you, it means alot to know your work is appreciated.
wow, what a cool video. wouldn't have minded a couple comments to tell us novice's what you are doing/using
Thanks, I just loaded a Browning bar restoration video and in it I explained better, watch it and tell me any spot that you think I should explain something. You can find it on the channel's playlist, Y'alls feedback is important for us to be able to improve our content for the viewer's enjoyment. Thanks again.
The M70 is worth the effort - that's for sure !!
I agree.
Amazing 🤩
Thank you
nice !
Incredible craftsmanship and the result is stunning, so the quality of the video.
If somebody wanted to turn a beater rifle into a huntin rig, do you think ceracoting would work in a pinch?
Thank you
Thanks for the complament glad you enjoyed the vid. t's a good finish for protecting the rifle, remember that it doesn't have to be applied super thick to do it's job.
Pretty!!
Thanks
Awesome video...I've worked and refinished firearms for years, and love to watch a video where I actually learn from. I mainly do Patina type restorations (so time full) . I envy your skill and knowledge and to a point being able to attack the job at hand with this type restoration... The case hardening is so cool, wish I was set up for that. Only one question I have is, why don't you stain and seal the stock under the butt plate? I subscribed! can't wait to watch more.....
Thanks for the compliment, that wood was black walnut so I didn't have to stain it. When I was editing after filming we noticed I forgot to seal the but so I went back out to do it.
That rifle is beautiful.Really great job you did,and the collectibility I would say is actually enhanced by the restoration.I wonder what caliber it is. I have a Winchester model 70 Safari 30/06 made in 1951.I’ve had it for many years.It’s in great condition,except the original red Winchester solid butt pad is cracking and has a nick on the edge.I’ve thought about having that pad replaced with a reproduction pad,but I’m afraid it would hurt the value of the gun.Every thing about the gun is great except for the little bit of damage to the butt pad.
Thanks, its a 220 swift. the old man loved it and he has already been offered good money for it. He won't sell it though he has had it since he was a kid. Told me he's killed everything big enough to die with it through the years. I should have showed the pits in the barrel and the damage to the stock better, so the haters would have seen it had very little collector value the way it was. I think they don't realize this is my job and I can't turn customers away. About the stock I would replace the pad and just keep the other one to reinstall if I every wanted to sell it. Any good Smith can fit the new one with out sanding on the stock. Stay tuned for the b.a.r. restoration.
Awesome work Dude!
thank you.
I just picked up a 1950 model 70 in .30-06 with a Paul jaeger side mount, came here to see which way to remove the rear sight blank slot, left with wanting to case harden and reblue a different gun on my rack
Small world. I got a 1950 model 70 with Jaeger side mount a few years ago. An excellent shooter using either scope or peep sight. With cast bullet loads it makes a ragged hole at 100 yds. All I've done to it was refinish the stock.
My model 70 came from the 50s. My grandfather bought it in high school for 150 dollars. He gave it to me when I was 15. Killed my first pig and blacktail with it. It's my absolute favorite.
your restoration videos are well done ,easy to fallow and understand even though you never say a word. not to mention educational. i do have what is im sure a dumb question ,there is a scene in the episode were you take what appears to be wet gauze and a hot iron and touch the stock. why did you do that? just wondering .by the way of all the how to productions and BS on u tube your the only on i subscribe to ,you straight forward matter of fact way of explaning what your doing is fun to watch,keep em coming.
Thank you very much that really means alot to hear. I use the wet gauze and iron to make steam that will raise the dent on the stock.
That gun is sexy I have a Winchester 54 sweet gun
Thanks
Very nice restoration,❤.. it's only missing the back sight elevator..
Yeah I was wandering about that to I guess the guy took it of.
I will say this.... the level of knowledge you have, on the most important topics that man could think of... is impeccable. I sure hope you have a young man or woman that you're teaching these skills to. I do heavy collision and paint repairs on semi trucks and old cars. I've been teaching my son everything I can to help him make a living. I enjoy the content Brother. 🤝
Thanks for the compliment means alot. My second son does all the camera work and editing so I guess you can say he is being forced to learn to some extent, but unfortunately other than what people can gain from the videos looks like it dies with me.
@DeathProof Productions I was thinking the same thing. I'm a old school fiberglass man... lost art of making molds and repairing fiberglass to last without using 3m glue. These young bucks just want the easy way out. Nothing done right is going to be "easy" . But you already know that. I was most impressed on the old school machining tactics on the " Pan Head" build. That is the best money can buy. I don't know any shop that would have taken that in. 🤝
@@DeathProofProductions well maybe there is time yet, he certainly does a wonderful job of the camera and editing! Hope your recovery is going well too.
Amazing work. What metal finish was done on the action?
Color case hardening
Good on'ya.. a fine job.
Thank you.
'I don't like theater, or the use of wire wheels.'
- Mark Novak.
when did he say that.
Man, this is bad ass. You've got some cool videos. Real man shit hahaha
Thanks
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Wonderful 👍 😍🥂 from India
Thanks for the compliment means alot.
wow very nice job mr🎉🎉🎉
Thanl you.