Rusty Italian Rifle Restoration: 80 Years Hidden in a Wall
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This time I'm showing you how I restored an Italian Carcano model 91/41 military rifle, that was found hidden inside a partition wall in a house being renovated. I'm also explaining, as usual, the science behind what I do, describing the process of bluing conservation, rust bluing and refinishing a rifle stock. Hope you like it!
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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.
76 yards maximum in just over 7 seconds. A good shot could have done it with a revolver.
Don’t forget the magic bullets
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Don’t forget to compensate for the open top car
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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.
You should the sks restore a russian did with a gun found in the bottom of a river, I didn't think it had metal left but the guy got it to a point it could be at least shown as a wall hanger, I wouldn't trust the barrel to hold the pressure of powder.
Idk if I'd trust that ammunition though.... However the grouping on the target was quite impressive. So all and all a great restoration.
Time stamp?
Ammo was a different wall find, as he says in the video.
Can we just put a bayonet 😂
A rusty old rifle turned into a museum worthy piece of history. Grazie, ottimo lavoro!
Lol museums would never take a gun that they made 10,000,000of .the only 1 in a museum is they one Lee Harvey Oswald killed jfk with.they sell in that condition for 75 dollars
the fact that this gun can be made operable again after 80 years in a wall with only one replaced part is really cool
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
You can't really do any harm with it, worst case scenario it doesn't get any darker. You don't have to deblue the parts, you can rust blue on top of everything
More like it BLUE your mind aahaha.... I'll leave now.
@@seanalfaro4770 pppp
@@Backyard.Ballistics"
That was also my main takeaway. I have been jonesing for a good bluing tutorial for yeeears. I finally have one!
Oh look, someone who actually deeply knows what they're doing, and performs an actual restoration that isn't horrifically destructive. It's kind of sad how that is considered rare and a top ideal.
Suppose its just too expensive for the common industry pro to do... guys like this do it as a labour of love.
It is not rare at all, they can't give them away in the US, no one wants them. Plenty in stock right now at $199 USD.
@@corbindallas5710 can you get me one ?
@@corbindallas5710 That is a substantial increase from the $89 price-tag I paid considering the inventory is 27+ million.
@@SludgeManCometh and for the record I bought in 2015
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. "
Now that you're saying this... He's always been telling me would have been able to take that shot😂
@@Backyard.Ballistics lol
Shame on you!!! 😁
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.
Lovely work. Thank you for documenting in detail and providing something other than the horror show "restoration" work we've been seeing lately on KZhead."
Ah! Othais!
Nice to see you here! 🙂
I thought it was pretty good, but seeing C&Rsenal in the comments confirms it.
Glad to see you here sir!
@@Backyard.Ballistics wow you just restore a piece of history
The rifle still has good combat accuracy, even after that beating of neglect. Excellent restoration!
@@joecostner1246 Mother Natures beating, if you will.
What era was this gun in?
@@Novasigmia it was mainly used throughout world war 1 and 2.
@@Novasigmia it’s literally in the title
@@GlizzyGoblin757 opps, this rifle looks like it’s been used in aot season 4 if I’m not mistaken
Your work is amazing, man. I’m glad you’re keeping these pieces around for future generations.
Gosh! A legit restoration video.
Absolutely incredible job! That rifle was lucky to find you.
i agree woth you
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!
He's still shooting😉
Gems like these are incredible finds. The storage must’ve been a dry place for the wood to be so well preserved.
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.
that rifle looks beautiful after the restoration, especially the wood that came out simply gorgeous
I couldn't belive it was over. Could've watched this for hours. Absolutely amazing.
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I would strongly recomend checking the powder when reloading old powder quite closely particularly with these old bolt guns. If the powder has turned white at all or it looks like there are white bits in the powder the oxidizer has crystalized out and your load will burn faster than intended this is one of the things we think might have happened to Scott's rn 50 over on kentucky ballistics. Reload responsibly and stay safe my friends.
Reale Polverificio del Liri (royal explosives factory of Liri) developed a new propellant called "Solenite," composed of trinitrocellulose (40%), dinitrocellulose (21%), nitroglycerine (36%) and mineral oil (3%), and shaped in large tube-like grains. The new propellant reduced the flame temperatures to 2,600 °C and proved to be very stable, and was adopted in 1896 and never changed until the end of the military production of the cartridge. 6.5mm
I wouldn't trust any of the cartridges. And just hang it on a wall. Way better modern day weapons available
No, Scott already disproven the "old powder" theory. What happened was, the round was too hot. It was a total freak accident. He made a video covering it where he tried firing the same round 12 times with the same gun. We all thought it wouldn't survive the 12 SLAP rounds, but it did. Although it still exploded, but not by the SLAP round. The very last round he used to make it explode was a regular .50 EXCEPT it's purposefully too hot. The gun blew the exact same way his first RN50 did. What this means is, the round that made the gun explode at Scott's face was a SLAP round too hot.
@@countdookie6987 Ya, it´s an interesting video. Although it´s still the question, who, how, and why it was loaded like that. That´s for me the main question. More or less it was clear, that it was too hot, but the question remains: how.
ah it's fine just stick yer thumb in it ;)
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.
Where do you find these really trashed and sometimes rare firearms? I am really impressed by your processes, and your chemical bluing mixtures. I am a rifle restoration hobbyist. Really admire your work.
I would bet fans send in a good amount of them
That was an excellent but sympathetic restoration of this genuine WW2 piece. A joy to watch you work young man.
Fascinating! I was amazed you were able to save so much of it! I had no idea you could restore ammo. The fact you fired period correct ammo from it was pretty cool! Hopefully they did not have corrosive primers, or at least the gun was cleaned after shooting. Well done! You have earned yourself a subscriber!
I loaded the powder and bullet into new brass, with a new primer. The only part of ammunition that degrades is the primer. It's extremely rare for powder made after the 1920s to go bad. Thanks for the kind works by the way ;)
I love the fact that a recovered ww2 weapon has been restored and preserved. So many countries in Europe have gotten so insane that found guns like this would be surrendered and destroyed without a second thought. Good job on the beautifully done work.
It makes me want to go hug my M44 Mosin Nagant.
Same here with my 1917 carcano m91TS one of the last things of my great grandfather left on this earth.
@@herrevan5678 Sry, the only thing i found about this rifle - it was Italian. Is that right?
Yes the carcano series of rifles were Italian
I surrendered several war era rifles to the police in Canada for destruction. I don't hunt, and am not interested in shooting at a range, so what's the point of having these things in a locked cabinet somewhere in the house? If my house is broken into, there are a few less guns on the street now.
你太伟大了！修复工作做的如此完美！最意想不到的是，那些子弹修复后还能使用。太精彩了！谢谢你精彩的视频！
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 !
Very nicely done! Not only did you give us some great information on stock restoration, but also some fantastic information on re-"blackening"!
My pleasure!
Wait how this just post 18 seconds ago 💀
@@yes-yw4oz wtf indeed
@@yes-yw4oz Probably a patreon member or sth
The Carcano is a terrific rifle. As John F. Kennedy said, "It's mind blowing!"
I see what you did there
Too soon.
B.S. He was shot with a Mauser. Do your research.
@@caroltenge5147 I know it was just a joke. R/whoosh
@@caroltenge5147 No, he was shot with a Mannlicher-Carcano bought through the mail. He paid extra for a scope. Do YOUR research. Oswald is holding it in the famous backyard photo. kzhead.info/sun/msymiZqApIRqmas/bejne.html
Great restoration. I appreciate you explaining the science behind what you're doing... there's a lot of satisfaction to be had by understanding what is going on. Thank you!
Love your point about hematite crystallization on the barrel.... I've always wondered about that or something similar when I've seen "added" bumps on rusted metal. Really appreciate your very scientific & well-informee points.
As someone who uses rifles left handed because of my droopy right eye, seeing Morris use the rifle the way I usually do was definitely satisfying. Good job restoring this gem.
Amazing work! As a huge WWII geek, seeing old weapons and vehicles being restored like this is very enlightening, showing that these old relics and still run and do damage!
I like your enthusiasm for the hardware but that wording is terrible lmao
@@ErictheMD naah not even close
Isn't this more WW I
@@georgeyaknowthegeorgeyeathatme The Carcano was used during WW1 and WW2
One of the finest gun restorations I have ever watched. Greetings from Argentina
I just so much appreciate the craftsmanship displayed here, and the humility also displayed. thank you.
Finally!!!! Someone who knows how to restore an antique!!! Love this very much, it’s almost how I would do it myself! Great explanation and I’m learning so much! The only thing I wouldn’t do was the finish to the wood, I would just use a scotch brite pad to clean the gunk and than use lineseed oil to clean it, the patina will still be there and will look great! Also to not get a thick film of linseed oil you need to give it a light coat, put a glove on and grab lineseed oil and put it on the wood, than wipe with cloth and repeat until it is not thirsty anymore
i agree with you. i was going to make the same comment until i read yours. but he has done a amazing job!
This is incredible. Very informative, showing how to restore something that was kept in good condition with minimally invasive techniques. I would have never known you'd get that clean of a result after seeing the first image. I'm so used to seeing restoration videos where the thing is beyond salvageable and has to be almost totally remade using the old parts. Well done!
Very impressed how you brought this rifle back to life. This couldn't have been done without your workmanship, knowledge perseverance and patience. I'm very impressed with your work. Great job love your video, keep up the good work. Thank you for posting these interesting videos
It’s nice to see how this carcano rifle was restored to its former glory, I swear the carcano has a special place in my heart when it comes to bolt action rifles due to how amazing it looks and how unique it was
not a big jfk fan huh
@@sumbumblefuck6245 I’m sorry what?
Magnificent restoration skills and job. Well thought out and carefully executed with reason and explanation in very good English. I am in awe of your craftsmanship and I am so glad you shared it with us. The Carcano is, as you may know, very famous in the USA.
Yes, I've heard it caused a bit of trouble on your end...
@@Backyard.Ballistics -LOL....great video...I bet this is the European equivalent to when people here in North America say that their rifles were "lost in a boating accident" .
It’s always great to see others with the same passion for rescuing old firearms. Was a true pleasure to watch the transformation and see it back in full working order. On a grander note these firearms are part of history, a history that should not be forgotten or we will be doomed to repeat it. May it serve as a reminder and never be pointed in anger again. “Lest We Forget”.
Ahh, the carcano. Very beautiful weapon of my heritage!
Grazie per aver riportato alla luce questo pezzo di storia italiano ❤
Awesome video! It blows my mind how stuff that looks beyond repair just needs a bit of love and care. I'm blown away you managed to get it operational again!
I love this kind of restoration video, where not only does someone make an old and abused weapon look new again, but also explains every process possible in detail
I am not a gun person but I appreciate the time and care you take in restoring something that when first seen seems impossible keep up the good work.
You are a wizard. I thoroughly enjoy all of your videos and your sharing of arcane knowledge of finishes and techniques.
Arguably one of the absolute BEST restorations I've ever watched! Very knowledgeable and thorough. Excellent job!!!
Absolutely gorgeous work. Amazing to see this level of respect, attention to detail, and overall amazing craftsmanship. I aspire to create and restore firearms with the same passion and dedication that you show here. Keep up the awesome work. :)
Its pretty funny that your name is Ajax_Kennedy but, you have a picture of Swan... whats with that dude!?
Rifle after restoration: "Why did you woke me up? It´s the time for war again?" Amazing restoration!
Agree with others finally someone who actually cleans and restores the wood but leaves the marks and scars of its life. Absolutely hate fucktorations where they try to fill in every blemish, scar. and hole, all of the history and life. And then prime the wood, and kill the look. great job
Absolutely amazing! I could never imagine that piece of rust would shoot a bullet safely again! Great video! Please make more if possible! Gratings to Italy 🇮🇹
Quick tip, if you have metal on metal contact that is stuck you can heat the screw, bolt pin etc with a torch and rub candle wax around the contact points allowing the wax to penetrate far better than penetrating oils. If you run into a bolt that is impossibly seized this will save parts from being stripped or broken.
Honestly, I was surprised with the amount of care and general handling used here, very impressive, great job!
Your knowledge is incredibly astounding. Thank you for these. And explaining the process. Well done
such simple techniques used, but wow. what a beautiful end product. well done, you served this rifle well!.
Your knowledge of chemistry is AMAZING! Fantastic video, extremely well explained. How about a video on you, Backyard, to tell us how you got where you are now, who was the stupidest judge you ever dealt with, what is your favourite sauce for tagliatelle, and so on. Congratulations again...
That's one of the best comments I've read in a while👍😂
One of the best videos on gun restoration I have seen, so detailed, lovely and informative. The rust-bluing tutorial, is a treasure. I subscribed and I'm checking now your other videos.Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
That's amazing, you turned it from a rusty stick to a beautiful piece of history.
You are the FINEST GUNSMITH, which I had seen in my life, ever!!!👍👍👍Excellent knowledge & Excellent skills! LOVE ITALY!😍
Amazing work, your patience to restore things to its almost original condition is impressive.
This is amazing. I have never witnessed restoration before and it such a poetic thing that old objects come back to life. What is the most mind-boggling for me is how the manufacturer or the former owners can never predict what will be the end of the object they make. They made it, but history made it pass hand by hand with different intents. This rifle has almost undergone one century, and yet it's back. Amazing!! PS: Greetings from Italy!!🇮🇹 Im not surprised that the rifle might have not ever been shot 🙈😂😂
Showing the bolt in action with a fresh clip of ammo to prove it truly does work just gave me a bit of a happy fizzy feeling.........I love old lead-slingers being brought back from scrap-heap lookin hunks of junk to looking fresh out of assembly!
Thanks for the great video! I just restored mine. My Grandfather brought it back form WW2. It really means A lot to me.
Backyard Ballistics, I have to say it is an absolute pleasure to be have watched this video. Please never change the extreme effort you put in the videos. I look forward to the video of restoring / refinishing wood
Beautiful. Thank you for describing your process. That makes me want to buy a rusty rifle and bring it back to shooting condition. I'm looking forward to your separate video about restoring wooden stocks.
The magazine came out really well, great vid bringing an old soldier back to life.
Excellent job my friend. Thank you for sharing. I’ll be reviewing this for your bluing solution. Again, great job.
I'd love to see another video on you cleaning, disassembling and reloading the original ammunition. Brilliant stuff. Glad I subscribed.
Always good to see a piece of history revived, nice work!
Thank you for sharing all your amazing videos … you demonstrate exceptional knowledge and capability … and your video production is captivating
It's a carcano nice I love this rifle
First time seeing your channel and I have to say you are by far one of the most professional and interesting restoration channels! I love your camera work and angles, the narration and seeing your talking about it as well. I can tell you put a lot of work into videos and take them very serious! AWESOME RESTORATION, MAN! 👍😁
Carcanos are such lovely rifles. I've been recovering a M91 TS, but have taken a break until I have some more spare time to make her a new stock. The wood of the original is split, and I've wanted to get into Woodworking anyway, so the relative simplicity of the design feels like an excellent trial by fire.
Thank you for doing restorations lime this to keep history alive your a good person for doing this kinda stuff
Great video love watching the processes you use to restore these old awesome firearms.
What a gorgeous rifle. You definitely brought it back to life, great job! 👍
Great job on the restoration! Thanks for showing all the details. I'd never seen ammunition being restored before, so that was very interesting.
What an amazing job.Was a science lesson aswel as a restoration! You know your stuff.great watch that.
I wish i had your channel when i restored my 91/30 mosin. The steel was great, but that cheap arsenal shellac on the stock was terrible. I had to heat the stock with a hair dryer and wipe it clean for hours. Then reapplied linseed oil 5 or 6 times. It's a beautiful example of an artic birch stock.
Beautiful work! The careful restoration on the barrell is simply amazing!
this was a beautiful restoration. i loved seeing the care and precision that went into preserving as much of the rifle as possible. you gained new sub for sure, good sir
Without doubt.. the very best upper level kitchen restoration I have seen.. You my friend,, have a future here....bravo..
Great work! It speaks to the quality of the original piece. Thank you
Absolutely beautiful work man. Thank you for helping recover this amazing piece of history!
Oh awesome. How neat
This is a work of art. Absolutely amazing workmanship
amazing. i am impressed i was looking on youtube for a way to restore my antique guns but they were too complex and yours is just simple and easy to follow and perform. i will follow your methods to restore my guns. please keep on making amazing videos like this. also make a video of your shop and what are the basic equipment do one need to restore guns at home. thanks
More of these please, restoration videos always are nice.
Wow, that came out gorgeous. I particularly love the improvement on the stock, the cherry finish really looks great
Another great video. Thanks for doing this well and inspiring others to do the same.
Thank you for this fantastic video! I will give it a go on a few of my rusted parts!
Very very nice work ! I'm impressed by how well the barrel came out.
Really interesting stuff my man! love the descriptions of what the process is, it's concise and easy to understand.
Great job as always, you earned a new subscriber!
Gorgeous finish. contrasts very well with the Steel.
You are absolutely awesome. Really appreciate your outlook on free information. I really learn so much from you and has invigorated a passion that ive let set dormant for a long time. Greatly appreciate you and your videos. A++ Beautiful work.
Oh that's a gorgeous restoration, I've always wanted a Carcano, one day I'll get my wish! Perfect job on the stain color.
Don't fall for the "carcanos are crap" I shoot one in competition and beat Lee Enfield, Mauser or other old military rifles more than once. Problem is the ammo. The bore isn't 6.5mm but slightly larger so normal 6.5mm bullets for reloading are shite. I love shooting that rifle.
Great video! Nice to see someone share detail like that 🎉
I love how well explained the chemistry aspect is