Restoring 1917 British WW1 Webley Mark VI revolver, (with test firing) #restoration
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Published 2023-12-31
Restoring a great 1917 ww1 Webley & Scott Mark VI revolver chambered in .455. Of course we test fired it like all of our restorations. This firearm was left in a basement like most firearms with safes. Of course it sat in there too long. Hope you enjoy the video and consider subscribing. As always thanks for watching!
+++Hot Bluing Process+++
Tools Needed:
1. Stainless steel or Ceramic pot
2. Glass of stainless steel spoon
3. Glass thermometer
4. stainless steel basket
5. Respirator
6. Eye protection
7. latex or pvc gloves
8. Camp stove cook top
9. Propane tank
10. Lighter
11. Shop towels
12. Well ventilated area
13. Quench bath
14. Oil to sit in for 24 hours, wd-40, used motor oil
15. Steel wire for hanging parts
16. Acetone or brake cleaner
17. Scale that can measure lbs, oz.
Materials Needed:
1. Distilled water
2. 99% Sodium Hydroxide - 5lbs per 1 Gallon of distilled water
3. 99% Potassium Nitrate - 2.5lbs per gallon of distilled water
4. WD-40
Process:
First add the distilled water then add the sodium hydroxide and stir the sodium until the exothermic reaction is complete and the solution clears. Always wear a respirator during the process. No aluminum can ever go into the solution. Then add the potassium nitrate while stirring the whole time. After the Potassium has been thoroughly mixed you can start the burner. Use the Thermometer to bring the temperature to 250 degrees Fahrenheit slowly. Some of the solution will burn off and evaporate during the process so you will have to add more distilled water. Poor the water down the side of the pot slowly to avoid and splashing or bursts. Once it starts to boil you are ready to add in the part. Make sure the Part is suspended in the solution with steel wire that has been degreased. Small parts do not need to be suspended so you will need a stainless steel frying basket to put into the solution. All the parts to be blued must be stripped and degreased before hand so you do not hot blue for a long durations. The faster you can do it the better. Means less blueing to evaporate and less time wearing the goggles and respirator. Do not touch the parts with bare hands after it has been degreased. Suspend the part in the solution for 5 - 8 mins. After take out and quench in hot water. After is has cooled down take it out and place it into wd-40 for 24 hours. Then the part comes out and you wipe all left over residue and oil off. Always wear protective equipment. This solution is caustic and corrosive and will burn your skin badly. Please always practice safe and controlled blueing. After finished the blueing can be stored in a proper container stainless or ceramic only. It will keep for two to three weeks. After you have used it and want to discard it. Please call you bailer facility to see where you can dispose of your solution. The Ph level is high and it must be disposed of properly and legally.
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All Comments (21)
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Absolutely superb job - this one turned out great! Is fascinating to see the mechanics and how every gun maker came at the same end objective, from a different direction. The Webley is a beauty. Nice work too on some of the close up/macro video - awesome detail.
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Seeing an old rusted gun and watching it be restored and used again is satisfying to me
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The best part of this channel is that not only do you restore guns, you also test fire as well….. Great video
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The man is good. The right tools. The proper chemistry. I cant imagine any better result.
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One of the best Webley restoration videos I've seen. Great to see a classic British revolver brought back to life 😊
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Love this channel! Wish I lived in a country that this was possible to do
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FANTASTIC as always. Love the fact you actually show them being fired.
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I have a new appreciation for this handgun
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So easy on the eye ! It was a real pleasure to watch the operation of this beautiful mechanism ! Thanks ! 🙂And I loved this dark blueing. Your videos keep getting better. 👍👏
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I’ve been enjoying your videos for a while but this one was special. Back in the eighties me and my brother accidentally came across our grandfathers service revolver exactly the same as this Webley so awesome to see this one restored and fired, thank you so much 😊
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Love the work. Watching these revolvers get restored for some reason makes me want to watch old Western films.
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I love these old revolvers they just have that classic look to them that new guns can't replicate.
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i don't know anything about guns, but the algorithm brought me here... and just like an AMSR video, this was so relaxing and satisfying to watch... now i have a new fascination.
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I have a Webley MK VI in mint condition I love it. It was my fathers service revolver. It will be passed down for many generations. Thank you
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It is a rare delight to watch a video like this. Well Done!
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Awesome job! Mark VI is my favorite revolver in Battlefield 1 and Battlefield V.🥰
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Nice work as always! Just a couple of things, did you check the cylinder timing? .455 Webley MkVI's aren't made to handle the chamber pressures of 45, top strap break action revolvers aren't the strongest frames and you're supposed to down load your own 45 to the .455 chamber pressures. 45 ACP is a good few CUP more than factory .455's this was made for.
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Another fine resurrection of a British fire arm. You have a real sense of past with these items, Brandon. I guess even schooling on how to restore these, methods of rebuilding are the key to the completion. All the best to you, and your family in 2024. See you on the next! 😊
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Neat old Webley! Great job bringing it back to life!
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So satisfying when you test fired this classic Great restoration 👍👍👍👍
