Restoration of .25 ACP Pistol: left to rot in a flooded garage
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- Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024
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Today I'm saving an old 25 ACP pistol that was recently involved in a garage flooding, refinishing and repairing it. I'll take the opportunity to show you in detail how hot bluing works, and what is the best way to do it on a small scale.
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Best restoration channel I've found.
No fakes, lots of explanation, nice restoration objects, no irritating music.
if this is the resto channel found u need help !! hes crap i woudnt let him touch shit of myne my m8 4 real !
@@highly_developed_bs_detect230 I think you need to retrain your bs detector
He admits he lightly faked a thumbnail.
@@Pyxis10but never guns themselves
@@Pyxis10which thumbnail? and i feel its justified as he does need to get more views bcuz views = money
All machines , even guns are a part of our engineering history and a sample of each should be preserved
“But the boom boom sticks are scary!”
The people okay with historical guns being destroyed in a gun buyback.
@@danielmcmahon6194 Gun "buybacks" are pure stupidity.
Not only is it tyrannical & shouldn't be tolerated under any circumstances, how can they "buy back" something they never owned?
Yep, they need to call it what it really is, “Citizen Disarming”.
"even"? i think you mean "especially"
Exactly, that’s what happened in the uk. Everything on par with what the military used has been banned and literally everyone thinks that’s ok. “If you wanna use them then join the army.” But what about when the military takes over and it becomes a dictatorship are we just gonna sit there and respond “how deep sir?” When told to suck it up? Those same people are gonna be like “if only we had the guns to defend ourselves.” And im just gonna be sitting there like “I said this several times and what did you do? Call me crazy now look what’s happened.”
Fun fact about the .25 ACP cartridge, it was designed to have very similar ballistics to .22lr, only in a rimless design so it works better in auto-loading pistols.
Yet in practice the .25 falls behind the .22 in every way 😂
.25 ACP is semi-rimmed not rimless. Same for .32 ACP.
cool to know.
@David Abest
No it doesnt fall behind 22lr. In a pocket pistol it penetrates more than 22 and leaves a bigger hole. Was designed to have 22lr rifle power in a pistol. Blame the ammo companies for underpowering the ammo so it doesn't blow up 100 year old guns. Reloads can get a 50 grain bullet at over 950 fps out of a pocket pistol. That is much faster than even the best 22lr out of a gun the same size.
@@davidabest7195 How do you know? The .25 is slightly more powerful. In comparison to a "normal" .22 LR.
I have a soft spot for pocket pistols, fantastic work!
Same for some reason I just loved them over other guns
What’s your favorite caliber?
Pocket pistols are just so darn cute.
Zastava used to make a lovely P-25 Crna Dama (check dumdum channel)
Yeah, they are a more elegant weapon than a rifle
The badge is unique. Great job. Stovepipe jams are common in most mouse guns, no matter what condition there in. The fact that you were able to save it speaks on the quality of the original manufacturer, as well as your skills to revive that quality.
Exactly. These pistols were known for their exceptional quality, very impressive accuracy and can command prices of over $1,000.
While these are techniques which many know, your clear and concise presentation is the sort that is helpful for both someone who's restored dozens and for someone who would otherwise be too nervous to try.
Outstanding work! Thank you.
There is a saying here in America, "you can't polish a turd" but that's about the best polishing job I've ever seen! Love your videos, and your knowledge of chemicals and chemical processes is incredible. Thank you so much for your efforts to preserve and continue generations old artisanry and craftsmanship that is dying out all over our globe.
That is indeed the most unexpected and inconspicous way of transitioning into a sponsorship segment I've seen.
Also, absolutely love the work you've done. .25 and .32s are adorable little plinkers and I'm actually glad this was saved.
Yes but the knives are a total scam with everything said about them a LIE. You can buy the same knife off a supermarket shelf in Australia for about $20. One major supermarket gave one nice looking knife made of this steel away for free when you purchased $150 of groceries. So…. Also just watch reviewers of these scam knives.
@@danielleriley2796 yeah there a scam they do look cool in that wood case but as far as its edge just buy an easy electric sharpener and keep your knives sharp no nees to buy them sharp in the first place plus there nothing special
Restoration content does very well on RUclips. Consider using a story format and don't be afraid to elaborate with explanation and your reasoning in the process, especially in regards to the firearm components (for the viewers who watch restoration content and not much firearms content)
Thanks for suggesting, I appreciate feedback
Indeed, I don't usually watch these sorts of videos, but the detailed explanations on what and why captivated me.
Excellent job! It's so refreshing to find a firearms restoration video that's actually real and shows many real world processes. Fantastic stuff!
You know you are a good tinkerer, when you have something that even you want to throw away, and you end up taking it apart and fixing it anyway, and that is a skill that I envy more people had, as it would make the world a better place
That's a fair point😉
When you live in a place where guns are not accessible, this little beauty looks to be 100% worth restoring! Very interesting video and well detailed processes. Thank you.
I too found this to be one of the most informative videos I have watched on stripping & re bluing . This was the first time I have seen someone using boiling water before starting a rebuild. Thank you for posting . Paul.
Dicing the ballistic gel was a great way to incorporate the sponsor segment 😂
I have one of these in my pocket right now! The .25 is really pleasant even in such a small package. It will hit a torso sized steel target at 25 yards extremely reliably
Thanks, great video. It amazes me that you can turn a pile of rust back into a firearm. Your explanation of the chemistry behind rusting and bluing is much appreciated, as well as the advice to avoid the geyser of flesh-eating solution! I didn't know about re-zincing brass, so that is very cool.
Oh please it was in a flooded garage for a few days... That is nothing.
It's nice to see a video like this where it doesn't immediately go to wire wheels, electrolysis and drain cleaner. I've seen so many old guns ruined on youtube by people who clearly have no idea what they are doing. Keep up the good work!
I'll have you know all of those things (except the drain cleaner) are awesome when I'm restoring something like a vise or an ax! Primarily because I don't feel like building a large enough container for the metal, and I'm too lazy to find a good chemical supplier.
Seriously, if you own a home never use drain cleaner! It's not just bad for pipes, if you ever have to call a plumber you're hosed!
Thanks for sharing and as a gun enthusiast myself, I believe ALL guns are worth restoring! I can only imagine the stories that gun could tell!
Super satisfying presentation thank you very much, looking forward to the next one.
i have to applaud you for coming up with this type of content, combining guns, restoration, science, history and even a knife sponsor like this is something i haven't seen before and very original.
Thanks fo sharing ! I'm amazed at how well your restaurations turns out. Keep up the good work !
Man, I get to watch beautiful guns get restored AND he fires them? This is wonderful
As you say it is a fire arm not worth restoring. But it is a piece of history saved for future generations to appreciate. Excellent work. Well done
its so nice to see a series of these where it is a real restoration effort and not just a brand new item that somebody deep fried. keep up the great work.
This was a fantastic video, chemistry and metallurgy used as art, thankyou very much 👍👍👍👍
No annoying music, plenty of info, beautiful shots, masterful work.
The firing sequence at the end reminded me of an old show "Sledgehammer". The lead character carried a huge pistol and it was a spoof of dirty harry. One show is gun was stolen and he was given a tiny gun. He pulls it out to shoot at a mugger and fires a bunch of shots. The guy runs away. He swears that he had the guy in his sights. They walk towards to spot where the mugger was and halfway there (3m maybe) they find the bullets just laying on the ground. "Ooooohhhh they didnt even make it there". Everytime I see the tiny Baby Browning sized pistols I think of that.
I really like that you show how to get out of a messy situation. Not everything goes according to plan and that's something you don't see too often how to fix it.
Ive seen so many of these where the person all of the sudden has a brand new looking gun. Its nice to see how it actually looks
You are my favorite restoration content Creator. Thank you for speaking through your process and not doing the silent film junk. I literally wish there was a function for me to block every silent restoration film. Just wanted to say I appreciate your work all the way from Oklahoma City Oklahoma.
Not really worth restoring for use, but totally worth for history preservation and putting on the shelf! Wonderful show piece, the tiny bullets are so cute lol.
Those tiny bullets have been known to kill some people before.
All these people saying its good to put on the shelf but not use... No its very good to use, you can kill a hog in a trap with it. You think its weak? Volunteer to get shot in the foot with it. I'll give a man $200 and only an idiot would take it.
Not only do you show and tell, you even give the concentrations for the various components of the solutions! I was wondering where you'd gone, so it's great to see you back!!!
Very nice job,thank you for sharing your knowledge and practical hints!
Best birthday gift ever, another gun restoration from my favorite Italian youtuber. I actually own one of these .25 ACP Galesi-Brescia pocket pistols and like the way it shoots, even though it isn't very accurate or powerful.
Happy birthday! 🎉🎊🎂
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I feel the same way, I share and teach as much as I can about firearms to anyone who shows interest. Knowledge should be shared by all. Keep up the great work love your content.
Very nice techniques and processes you show on how to restore even this little .25 caliber back to successful operation. Thanks for sharing your expertise.
I've always liked the .25 ACP Baby Browning Clones, which, with appropriate shot placement, are capable of providing self defence protection.
The owner of Cold Steel speaks of this calibre repeatedly putting down armed home intruders in South Africa, in the capable hands of someone he knows, whom is very pleased with his tiny pistol.
It was really nice to see this little gun be given another chance of life.
The FBI shooting statistics established that a surprisingly large number of people lose their lives to
.22 Rimfire and .25 ACP rounds, with the real eye opener being the numbers of recorded one shot stops...
You also have to see the enormous jump in percentage of failures to stop (attacker wasn't physically incapacitated regardless of number of shots) when you look at any caliber weaker than .380 ACP.
The tiny calibers can save your life, but they are decidedly less effective than "service" calibers.
@@pewpewTN Shot placement is everything when dealing with small calibre personal defense weapons.
The 25 Ortgies is a thing of beauty;
I never thought a channel surrounding ballistics and guns would sell me on kitchen knifes..
Btw your the only channel i watch consistently restore gun , simply because you explain every step very well and give the reasons as to why that step is taken and applied 💝 keep it up
Fantastic work, and very helpful video documenting the process!
Extremely impressed with how knowledgeable you are. Excellent job!
This is absolutely the best restoration channel I’ve seen. You teach the audience as you go with great detail and then fire the firearm to prove that it functions properly again. Great job.
Excellent work! That Brescia looks beautiful 🤩
I was given one of these by a widow after her husband passed away. How neat to see one make an appearance on one of my favorite RUclips channels.
I love these videos so much. So relaxing to watch and the finished results is always satisfying.
Thats really amazing results you get thanks for sharing this knowledge. I cold blued a vintage barrel before and while it came out nice looking, you can tell its not the same durability as a hot blued with how easy it scratches in comparison. I look forward to learning more about this process...thank you!
Thank you for sharing your wisdom, gun restoration man.
Always didactic and educational. Loved that little gun and the restoration process. Thanks for sharing, mate.
This was super interesting to learn! Bluing is amazing!
Nicely done. I appreciate your knowledge of the bluing chemistry, too.
I was just conent seeing you restore the original look of it, but once you said you were going to fire it, I was on the edge of my seat seeing it. well done and amazing work. very impressive.
Thank you for your videos. You pay a lot of attention to details and I love the explanation that you give at each step.
I hope you can find more rusty old pieces to restore. I love this series!
I have never, and probably will never rebuild a rusted hand gun, but I was fascinated by this video.
Completely seamless transition to Product Plug, I didn't even know for a minute that this was the ad. Well shot, and well done.
All guns are worth restoring. Just found your channel so far quite impressed that these look like real restorations. Not 90% of the other stuff looks fake. You got yourself a subscriber 👍
Would you ever consider doing a video on de-chroming or removing nickel plate from a gun? Thank you for the videos. They are well-produced and quite informative.
I will definitely do it, I just need to wait for another rustbucket that needs re-plating😉
@@Backyard.Ballistics I once found a really rusty rifle, but I couldn’t find it after a while
thank you. someone who doesent pollich the parts to within an inch of its life. you do things the more civilised way, thank you
usually when someone does a firearm restoration i watch as far as step 1 and leave disgusted with what they were going to do. you are only the second person ive seen on youtube that knows the "boil in water first" trick.
awesome restoration :)
Excellent incorporation of that sponsor!!
10/10
You make it seem like the finished product isn't museum quality, but I bet a collector would love to have one that looks that good
Don't worry, it won't go to waste😉
I really enjoy your restorations of the firearms. Also, I really enjoy the science that you use and how you explain it. It's nice to come away with some knowledge.
I've always loved old guns and the neat history they represent. You've got me wanting to buy some rusty old guns to try my hand at restoring something.
I think it was well worth restoring. Good restoration..Its a small piece of history..
Free knowledge spreads freedom . Sharp technical video . Thank you . Erwin , Belgium .
That thing is so adorable, was really cool to see more about the blueing (?) process. Gun restorations are always really cool too
Clear presentation. Defining concepts and techniques many know, just more concisely. Good job.
I absolutely love restoration videos like this, it’s one of my guilty pleasures 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️
Excellent job !! I could watch these types of videos all day!
I find small guns really neat so cheers for restoring this
At 16:18 you like like you are about 0.5mm from getting slide bite! 😲Excellent work sir, you are an inspiration!
I just love small pocket pistols for some reason, amazing job making it look like new. this is art
Excellent video I have a very similar gun that went through a house fire and was cleaned up with a wire wheel. It's all in the white sand could use a good restoration. It didn't shoot and cycle well so restoring it isn't a priority. Thanks for disclosing your bluing process
Guns involved in fires need extra care to make sure the metal didn't lose temper or carbon content.
That sponsor transition was flawless, love watching your videos, keep up the great work!
The transition to the sponsorship was nice. Some thought went into it and it made sense. I appreciate that.
Excellent information. You explained a complex operation in plain language. Well done Sir 👏
You took a piece of junk and turned it into a shooter. Well done, Sir.
Hi, great job on that 25 calibre pistol. It's so reminiscent of the JMB designed Browning pistols of that era...
Your videos are impeccable!
🟥 I like the way you go into detail with the whole process. Other sites don't even talk more or less tell you the chemicals used. Keep up the good work 👍👍👍
Every gun left to trust like this deserves restoration if at all possible. Great work on this one!
Nothing to do with guns, but your shaking worries me! Have you had a Doctor check you out? My Father had Parkinson's, so....... it's very likely nothing, but best to be sure. Sorry :(
wtf is wrong with you, weirdo
Probably from smoking cigarettes. Those Italians love caffeine and cigarettes.
Just going to say Pretty Cool! For the logarithm. Take Care, John
Nice to see handyman at work... Not into a guns but enjoyed every sec of video (especially firing at the end) :)
Great resoration!
Every one of these in this condition are worth restoring! They don’t make them anymore and they are hard to get I would have gladly bought that rust piece 🤝😂
That gun is worth restoring. it may be worthless, but still it is a adorable little pistol.
Great work. I like your channel because you go into great detail about the chemicals that you use.
16:55 - Agreed; I wholly believe in free dissemination of knowledge, and I (along w/ many others) am grateful for you & your channel - thank you.
If there was a "Best RUclips Segue To Sponsor Award" it would go to you!
Thank you for the video! You're like a chemistry wizard.
It amazes me how much chemistry is involved when working with firearms. Wish I had you as my teacher haha, would've enjoyed the subject much more
I love how the video make it simple to understand all the steps and stuffs used for restoring the pistol...😆😆and rellay love ppl restore the piece back to its original form rather than CHROME plated it...
That's neat, I'd been led to believe it was industrially done with molten salt and not just boiling saltwater.
Neat video, excited for the next one
Very nice, I'm liking these process explanation videos. Keep it up!
I must commend you, on not just the job, the video, and your good narration. You actually managed to include the sponsor in a seamless and relevant way here :-) Well done.
NIce work! I find pickling vinegar and brass wool good for removing rust myself.
Even though you say this gun wasn't worth the effort to restore, I think it was. Its nice little pistol and you did a good job bringing it back to life.
ANother great vid and what was possible the best product tie in's i've seen on YT!
Excellent job, sir! I watched every minute. Yes, I was indeed fascinated by your process. I like the way you talk and instruct. You do not waste any time nor bore me with extraneous chit chat. You get right down to the point each time. Your voice is unique. While you speak with an accent, all of your words are clearly enunciated and spoken as if each word had a sharp edge to it. I had absolutely no difficulty understanding you. In fact, your voice kept my attention focused. Yet it is your amazing restoration skills and knowledge of chemistry that astounded me. I was impressed by your results. True, no old, rusted gun can be made to look new, but you restored appearance and functionality.
The .25 caliber semiautomatic pocket pistols always had the reputation of being something of a, 'last ditch' personal defense weapon for very close range. The weak .25 caliber's reputation was based on deterrence, meaning, no one wants to get shot so any pistol pointing at an assailant would hopefully deter him.
The .25 caliber round had a poor reputation for penetrating heavy coats and jackets, especially those made of leather. Decades ago, I had a boss who once served on the Salt Lake City, Utah police force. On his upper lip was a noticeable scar. He told us guys in the office that he had once been shot at with a .25 caliber semiauto pistol at close range. The bullet penetrated his lip and stuck in his upper jaw, luckily missing the teeth.
Later I'm visiting a gun store in Seaside, California. I eavesdropped on a young man talking with his girlfriend. He was planning to purchase an inexpensive .25 caliber semiauto pistol, Phoenix brand, I think. I seemed to recall the price was only around $119. His girlfriend was ridiculing the boyfriend for wanting to purchase a gun in the first place. I felt the urge to speak up and advise the young man to look at a bigger, more effective caliber. But I kept my mouth shut.
Adding ice from distilled or reverse osmosis water to your boiling blue solution rather than distilled water right out of the bottle prevents the splattering reaction when the water hits the super heated bluing solution. You will just need to wait a few seconds for the temperature to come back up but it is much, much safer. I have been rust bluing and hot caustic bluing for years and never liked the reaction when adding water to the caustic bluing salts because it instantly turns to steam and splatters everywhere, but the ice really calms this reaction. Good luck, and be safe. I enjoy the channel.