Colt 1911 A1 Blank Gun | Gun Restoration
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- Опубликовано: 31 май 2024
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First things first: iam not a fan of real guns, but restoring a blank gun was a really interesting project for me.
I got this gun from a friend, it was laying in his barn for several years. He told me that its an Colt blank gun, made in germany.
I started the restoration of this gun by making it work again with WD40. The gun slide was stuck. After getting all mechanical parts moving again, I was able to disassemble the gun. All of the parts were looking good, but pitting did its job on this zinc die-cast gun.
After sandblasting the slide, i did some sanding work on it. Reblasting with glassbeads was the perfection preparation for the cold bluing bath. I used the Tifoo cold bluing bath, since its made for zinc.
The cold bluing turned out great, so i moved on with the other zinc parts. All of the small steel parts were cleaned in a ultra sonic cleaner with citric acid cleaner. This was pretty effective.
Before disassembling, i reengraved the lettering on the gun slide with my 5mW laser. This turned out pretty nice. The final test shows, that this gun is working perfectly fine again. The final test was done on my private property.
Brand/Model: Its a zinc die-cast Colt Government 1911 A1 9mm PAK (yup, the real 1911 has a different caliber..!), made in germany. Its a blank pistol (Schreckschuss-, Gaswaffe).
Logos: I didnt use the original font while engraving. I didnt engrave the 'Colt' Logo, because Iam not allowed to recreate the Logo.
The 'PTB' sign is the 'Beschusszeichen', a sign which says that this gun is allowed in germany.
I hope you have fun with the video! If you have any questions on the used tools, materials or the processes, write it in the comment section - i´ll try to answer as soon as possible!
If you want to support my channel hit the like, leave a comment, subscribe and share my work. It helps a lot! :-)
Thanks for watching!
Colt 1911 A1 Blank Gun | Gun Restoration 
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For anyone wondering "What is a Blank Gun?"
It is basically the type of gun mainly used in movies. It looks, feels, and fires like a gun. But nothing comes out of the barrel except for some gas. (Though not every blank gun releases the gas from the barrel.)
Essentially, its a functioning prop.
So when he's shooting. Nothing comes out.
That said.
Man this was a real joy to watch you restore it and bring it back so beautifully! And after the blueing and oil, it truly looks wonderful.
The laser is a nice touch, and it works really well on wood apparently. That's pretty cool, and hope you'll use it more in other projects as well.
Hey man! Thank you so much for your explanation, youre totally right! And iam glad you enjoyed! :-)
And the added bonus of you still have to clean it. Lol
I've been in a stage production where there was a blank gun. This was back in the 1974 in middle school.
Mainly used in movies ? Really ? What Alec Badwin think of it ? I guess he'd feel better now if he really had a blank gun !
@@laurentdevaux5617 Mistakes can still happen, and Alec Baldwin wasn't the first one who had such an accident happen to them. The gun he was using was a live one. Not a blank one like what Mister Patina here showed. It wasn't supposed to be loaded, and someone didn't check the gun prior.
That's also a whole different discussion entirely, to be honest.
That warning in the beginning is so non-American it made me crack up.
Unfortunately its neccessary in germany..
@@misterpatina yeah, that's what I figured. Better safe than sorry.
Right we can unfortunately immediately tell that's not a real gun especially upon disassembly
There's something so satisfying about watching sandblasting...
Its magic! :-)
So refreshing to see a ‘firearm’ restoration on a gun that isn’t real and have the video producer be upfront and honest about what they are doing! And it came out beautifully as well! Nicely done mate
Why?
@@BenB8290 Because many do not. They would put up a video like this and pretend it was a real 1911 the whole time. Or even take a functioning item and artificially age it, just to do a restoration video.
The title leads you on, but at least this guy states the reality up front.
It’s 4:34 in the morning and im still going to watch this cause why not ur good at restoring
11 hours later. Time checks out.
i started wathcing at 4:34 in the morning too 😳
It’s 4:50 am in the morning and I’m watching it 😂😂
What time did you sleep to
4:24am for me watching this. he he, nice. I wholeheartedly agree.
Very cool restoration on a old Movie Prop Blank gun!!
Thanks!
I'll bet I have 30 assorted diecast that were gifted to me over the past 40 years, this is going to bring a few back to life. Many thanks.
Learned something new. I had No idea that Cold Blue would work on Zinc, I thought it was Ferrous only.
It works, but please take note that this wasnt a quick cold blue, it was a bath. And I also added a cup of water, so it takes longer to get black, but is way more better.
That bang-bang is Positively Patinated! ✔️
Haha, thanks!
Magic spray WD40.Nice job.
Thanks!
I love the Laser
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Spasibo!
As a huge fan of the 1911, it is very satisfying to see you restoring this beautiful item.
Thanks, iam glad you like it!
Ha! That's not a 1911. Not sure what it is but I am 100% sure it ain't a 1911. The number of inaccuracies in the parts is a dead giveaway.
@@deakdeagen938, It's a movie prop numbnuts.
@@clydebalcom3679 Then call it that, Simp. Otherwise, you appear to not be much of a fan of the iconic 1911 platform...
@@deakdeagen938 Its a licensed Blank gun replica
I really like guns.And even though this is a blank firing gun.It’s still really cool!
Thanks Austin!
A blank shooter?
As I was watching this video I was wondering why did it look so strange?
And as you loaded it, I wondered why did the bullets look strange?
So it’s a gun that fires blanks.
Real or not you did a great job making it look new again…
Great video
Thanks Robert, iam glad you enjoyed!
Yeah, 1911 is definitely not a blowback operated pistol. It is a single-action recoil operated pistol.
This must be for European market since Europe is big on blank (gas) guns because of their laws.
@@VGYugo
And Airsoft
Pistola similar a una 1911 - pero no es una auténtica 1911.
Bueno trabajo de restauración.
Saludos
Gracias!
That's the slowest gun disassembly assembly stuff i have ever seen ! Anyway liked it
I really enjoy your excellent work, and this one brought back some good memories. during the late 70's early 80's my father was a member of the Kansas Air National Guard pistol team, and after a match or practice session he would bring his 1911 home to service it. I can remember many a Saturday afternoon or Sunday evening at our dining room table helping him break down, clean & inspect, and reassemble it. while there are several differences between his and yours, I found myself going "oh yeah, I remember that" numerous times. thank you for a great video and a short trip down memory lane :)
Hey Pete, thank you so much for this story. Always nice to hear that my videos give you guys some memories..! Thanks! :-)
Aaaah! It finally came to me. That's where you disappeared to. You have become a dad! 💥Congratulations from the bottom of my heart, bro! Health to you, happiness and peaceful sky! 👏👏👏🍺🍺🍺
Haha, thank you so much! Greets from the whole family! 🙂
@@misterpatina 👪 yoo-hoo!!! come on, come on 🍼🍼🍼😉
Was sceptical about the video, but was very glad to see you inserted the explanation first 👍
Thanks! 🙂
This looks like a really neat training tool for getting someone used to working and firing a handgun with no live ammo around. Safer for first time shooters I would expect.
Wow that was cool! Next do an abandonen t-92 battletank
😄😄
Your making the best of life. Cheers
Thanks Philip!
So much fun and history when restoring old weapons.
Thanks Buddy, iam glad you enjoyed!
Yeeeessss another 1! And it’s a gun!
W 40 lo mejor ,limpia y lubrica !!!!
As a bonafide gun nerd, I approve this video 🎉
I enjoyed watching a craftsmanship i was glued to my cell phone thank's
Haha, thanks Stephen!
That laser machine is cool
Lol, you're a monster. Teasing us with that Dremel for the engraving was heartbreaking for a second.
Haha, i can imagine the faces...:-D
Two words: Great work.
Thank you! :-)
its designed so perfect for movies that it looks more realistic when you shoot it in slow motion LOL
I didn’t know colt made blanks. Very cool
Thanks Kenneth!
Colt doesn't make blanks.
Ahh how i love a new Mr. Patina video with my morning ☕.
Haha, i wish you a nice day!
@@misterpatina thank you sir and you as well! Day is starting off well thanks to you.
أحسنت صنعا ، لقد استمتعت وانا اشاهد هذا المشروع ،، خصوصا أنني امتلك قطعة مثل هذه ولكنها STAR MODEL B
Old but Gold, M1911
Welldone 🤙
Thanks Obeserver!
@@misterpatina my pleasure ✌😉
Outstanding, good job, it works, why? Because it was made in America!
This was actually made in germany :-D
Very interesting that you have to say all those at the beginning.
Yeah, germany wants me to do so ^^
Pulls trigger at start of video…
Shoots camera man….
“Looks like there was still one in the clip”
Screen shows camera man on the ground wearing a “subscribe” T shirt.
By god you’ve done it again Mr Patina.
Very nice job Mister Patina, love your new laser can’t wait to see more projects with it! Cheers 🍻
Thanks buddy! Its pretty cool :-)
Another great job, ya do good work refurbishing these old guns, thanks for all the videos.
Love all the little details. As always, a wonderful job!
Thanks a lot bro!
Thank you for giving this bad boy another chance to live. Such a wonderful work.
Thanks a lot Billy!
So many thoughts on this one. I'm impressed how nice and dark the tifoo bluing works.
Second the sandblasting part itself was satisfying but finishing it with the peel off was just perfect.
I also really liked the Mister Patina wood parts on the handle.
So overall a fantastic job with a perfectly edited video.
Well done my friend!
Переведи...😬
Another great project! I really like the unfinished wood grips, they go well with the all black look. That laser is awesome too!
Thanks J, iam glad you enjoyed 🙂
Sa susunod na video ay Lamp Restoration sa taong 1970's!!! Salamat!!!
Din partea Republicii Moldova vreau să spun că apreciez foarte mult lucrările de restaurație. Sunt "Man in mask", și urmăresc toate aceste video.
Deși nu sunt amator de pistolet, totuși întreg acest proces este foarte captivant.
Republica Moldova are foarte multe lucruri vechi din perioada sovietică.
Am și eu o capcană de guzgani.
Aș avea plăcere să văd cum această capcană este restaurată.
Congratulations on your work. A restoration by art for a weapon that has made history
Glad to see some new content from you and I also see you have some new toys and tricks up the old patented Patina sleeve. Beautiful work my friend! 💪💪💪👏👏
This gives me an idea...
Police: Where did the serial numbers go
Me: I "restored" it
;)
All kidding aside: Nice work, it looks great!
Haha, thanks Patrick!
Only complaints about this video is
(AWESOME VIDEO)
Couldn’t make it 11 seconds longer 🥹
😄😄😄
Perfect you the best congratulations
Thanks Luiz!
Beautiful!
Just a note, might want to be careful with that laser engraver around your cameras. Even the reflected light is strong enough that it can damage the image sensor. Suggest putting laser protection in front of the lens as well as your eyes. That's all, great restoration. Wouldn't have thought they made these from cast zinc.
Thank you so much Justyn! I always appreciate some tips 🙂❤️
What nice job dude I like the engraving machine
Thanks Joe!
That was great, I loved how the bluing turned out. Video framing and editing was first-rate.
Thanks man! Iam glad you enjoyed!
Colt 1911 Made in by Mister Patina 🤣. Well done bro.
Thanks Connector!
When I visited my Uncle in South Africa in the early nineties, pre end of Apartheide he owned one of these (original 1911 colt) and taught me how to fire and strip one for cleaning. Still grimace when watching movies of actors turning gun on side. The recoil of this beast with a fully weighted round was amazing. A fantastic 'short'. Sadly wasn't allowed to go anywhere on my own whilst I was there without carrying it, such were the troubles. Happily I never needed it. Great video.
Ah, I have to admit, another good job.
Thanks!
Mr patina I was thinking that maybe you could have tig welded the heaviest of the pitting, then file and sand it smooth. Still a very good restoration
I thought about, but was scared because of too much heat. But iam glad you enjoyed!
Looks great bro. Good tribute to an American icon.
Thanks!
Just super. The recovery is fire.
Thank you, it was nice and interesting to watch. Good luck!
Bagus, saya.liat proses perbaikannya 👍👍👍👍👍
I liked every bit of it! Sandblasting is soo satisfying to watch. Really nice job with the laser ingravings, looks slick!
Thanks a lot my friend!
beautiful work Mr Patina I did notice a small missing part the " Slide Stop Plunger" which would go in before the spring and Safety Lock Plunger.
Hey Mike, I just didn’t film some parts, because they were pretty tricky to dis-/reassemble. I can guarantee, I wouldn’t have shot this gun without being 100% sure everything is at the right place 🙂
The laser etching was a very nice touch.
Thanks nick!
Looks good enough to rob a bank with!
Beautiful restoration mister Patina good job well done
Thanks Vince!
Fantastic restoration of the hand gun
Thanks Tom!
I love how you left the pitting and half assed the entire project. Great job!
Thanks! :-)
Bro stfu it's a BLANK GUN. And the guy likes PATINA. Hence the channel name.
Respect !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m always memorized by your abilities! Thanks for another amazing video!
Thanks myke! :-)
Ottimo restauro maestro, complimenti 👍 👍 👍
Gracie Manuel!
Great job!!!!
Thanks!
Excellent job Mr. Patina 👏👏👏!!! Great result!!! Thank you very much. 😎
Thanks John!
Currently watching at 2 40 a.m.
Haha, thanks!
Really nice job. I would like to see more gun restorations
Very beautiful restoration! Cold blueing is super cool!
Thanks! 🙂
Nice. Who else was waiting for the test firinig?
Thanks!
It's very interesting that this one has a closed barrel because it was my understanding that some blank guns will fire a wad of paper that goes a short distance and does no damage due to its low inertia. However, there have been tragedies when people didn't know that the speed of this projectile is high enough initially as it exits the barrel to be fatal when placed against one's head in jest and fired. That's why Germany is right never to treat any gun as a toy. A single mistake can be a catastrophe even though some blank guns are completely safe..
Hey Jozsef, thanks for your comment! I’ve heard of the 'paper guns', in this case the cartridges are closed with a plastic cap, which will remain at the cartridge after the shot. So there’s no projectile, but a lot of pressure. I would always recommend a distance of min. 5m to anything that lives.
That was how Jon-Erik Hexum died. Such a senseless death.
@@American_Jeeper Yes, he was one. It's heartbreaking.
The firing pin become brand new
... молодец мистер-мастер!-, дал вторую жизнь старой вещи, а я думал, что это пневматический пистолет!-, тем не менее работа отличная получилась, выглядит как будто новый, здоровья тебе и удачи во всём, новых творческих успехов и хорошего настроения 👍👍👍🤓👏🤫👌🇷🇺👈🤔!!!
Nice job,looks good,interesting choice for restoration.just keep on doing what your doing and carry on.👍👍👍😎😎😎
Thanks Tom, i will! :-)
"Do you see this shocked looking guy too?"
Literally my first thought when it appeared in the shot.
Haha! I knew someone will see him! 😄
Damn! Beautiful.
Very Nice vith The laser......
Thanks Rauno!
Incredible restoration.
Thanks John!
That was awesome restoration ! so pleasing to watch :) And the effect at the end was just great :)
Thanks! Iam glad you enjoyed!
Wow, that laser engraver is a sweet tool! 🤩 Beautiful work as always!
Thanks my friend 🙂
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Hola amigo, muchas gracias! ¡Gracias por tus amables palabras hermano!
I don't even like 1911s and that's such a cool resto, wonderful video, thank you for making and sharing it!
Thanks!
I'm pretty sure that's Spicer Lovejoy's gun recovered from the Titanic haha
Jokes aside, wonderful job mate 🙌🏼
Great job! The engraving with the laser was very cool, great shots and awesome editing as always! ✌🏻
Thanks bro!
that dinosaur prank almost gave a heart attack x)
Haha, I knew it! 😄
Wow great Job
Thanks!
wow, this is a real pistol!
Nope, its a blank. Theres no projectile.
재밌습니다 ㅇ
Seeehr schön ! 🙂
🤘😘
Thanks!
Hey Mitch, thank you SO much! :-)
8:01 you suffer from Pareidolia, and that's a good thing, you're a genius mind, like me