Restoring WW2 1944 Winchester M1 Garand, (with test fire)

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  • Опубликовано: 6 май 2023
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    Restoring a iconic 1944 WW2 M1 garand found underwater, (with test fire). The story behind this rifle is a little odd. So here is what I know, Back in the 1980's there was a man scuba diving in the Red River in North Dakota. He found this M1 garand and displayed it in his scuba shop. Many years later someone else acquired it. After they had it for awhile they messaged me and asked if I wanted to try and restore it. Now here we are, I hope you enjoy the video. Please Consider subscribing and check out our Facebook page as well. Thanks for watching! gun restoration, m1 garand restoration
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  • @sf5553
    @sf5553 Год назад +438

    You have a lot of good videos, but this is hands down, one of if not the best... kudos. You should be proud of this one, and it deserves to go viral. You should ask Demolition Ranch and Brandon Herrera if either of them would be interested in sharing it out on their socials for you... they might do it, and you'd get several million views, and probably a shitload of new subscribers.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +51

      Thank you very much we appreciate you. We definitely will. It would be awesome if you shared it as well, thanks for the support and for watching!

    • @sf5553
      @sf5553 Год назад +8

      ​@@TheKinzlerBros 👍 I'm sharing it out to my gun friends now.

    • @yourmumisgay552
      @yourmumisgay552 Год назад +8

      I'm impressed by how well you can restore these guns and how you reassemble them after you feild strip them

    • @cavedwellerofficial
      @cavedwellerofficial Год назад +9

      Finally a channel where even the wood doesn't have rust

    • @timosborn7836
      @timosborn7836 Год назад +2

      J

  • @joeybossolo7
    @joeybossolo7 Год назад +645

    From a U.S. ARMY veteran, my deepest respect and gratitude for what you did for that old war beast. Fantastic video.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +57

      Thank you very much for your service, it was my pleasure. Thanks for watching!

    • @johnathandavis3693
      @johnathandavis3693 Год назад +35

      Ex -Army here -Just the fact that that old war horse spent 80 years underwater, and basically came up SHOOTING, speaks a lot about it's genius design. I miss the old timers...

    • @TOKOLOSE
      @TOKOLOSE Год назад +7

      You mean that he destroyed garand so he could make fake restoration of it? Yeah well done to him. 🤦‍♂️

    • @reubensandwich9249
      @reubensandwich9249 Год назад +1

      Your deepest respect and gratitude...like how he left it underwater to begin with so he could make a video.

    • @TOKOLOSE
      @TOKOLOSE 11 месяцев назад +4

      @@Kalossabrakstein 10+ years of engineering, machining, chemical and metal work experience. And 4 years of gunsmithing experience. I make any gun look like this in 2-3 days time. Honestly I woudl really appreciate that people stop destroying things so they can 'restore' them on YT for profit.

  • @formerparatrooper
    @formerparatrooper Год назад +414

    I was trained on using the M-1 Garand when I served in the US Navy Sea Bees in the late 50s. I will never forget something that happened during one of the training sessions. We were in a large room and being taught to take down and clean the M-1. As each piece was being taken down, the instructor would explain methods and functions. He was talking about taking the front section apart and I remember something like, "what ever you do, do not take the" and there was a loud TWANG behind me. Of course everyone turned around to see what made the noise, and this long spring was stuck in a ceiling tile hanging down and sort of still dancing around a bit. I cannot remember the fellow who did that but it was one of the more humorous times that come to mind when viewing a video such as yours.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +40

      Thank you very much for your service, thanks for the story I enjoyed it. Thanks for watching we appreciate it!

    • @mikebeddingfield2144
      @mikebeddingfield2144 Год назад +5

      Was that in boot camp or a school i assume a school but i whent in the 80's and things had changed alot from when you were in, i assume that would have been the 50's or 60's

    • @formerparatrooper
      @formerparatrooper Год назад +11

      @@mikebeddingfield2144 I went through basic at Great Lakes in July/September 1958, I don't think it was there. It may have been AIT at Port Hueneme California or even later on Okinawa, I just cannot remember except for that spring in the ceiling.

    • @ypaulbrown
      @ypaulbrown Год назад +4

      TWANG.....

    • @formerparatrooper
      @formerparatrooper Год назад +10

      @@ypaulbrown Well reflecting on it, some 65 years ago, it may have been more of a TWAAK.

  • @jackmason5673
    @jackmason5673 10 месяцев назад +99

    Hey as a Garand owner I say you did a good job at getting that piece of history restored at the very least it can be a display piece I’m honestly surprised you even tried to fire it, I would have been too scared

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  10 месяцев назад +12

      Thank you very much, ya we were nervous! Thanks for watching!

    • @vavangzogene6096
      @vavangzogene6096 7 месяцев назад +1

      Please dont be scared 😁😁😁

  • @DeimosPC
    @DeimosPC 9 месяцев назад +16

    That poor Garand :( You did it a good service.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  9 месяцев назад +1

      Right!, thanks we appreciate it!

  • @garydillon3960
    @garydillon3960 Месяц назад +8

    Nice rebuild on the M1 Garand. My dad was in WWII and was MIA for 2 days. They found him wit part of his chest blown away from a tank mortar. He was at the Battle of The Rapido River where over 1800 were injured, killed, or taken prisoner. Thanks for the video.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you very much, they are nice guns!Well thank him for his service. Thanks for watching

    • @garydillon3960
      @garydillon3960 Месяц назад +2

      Dad passed away in 1960 when I was 7 years.@@TheKinzlerBros

  • @raybates3119
    @raybates3119 9 месяцев назад +11

    I restored a Springfield M1 Garand that went underwater in Hurricane Katrina. Other than the butt plate, the main spring, and the sling mounts, the rest of the rifle was perfect. The parkerizing kept the rest of the rifle as new and it still shot out to 1000' on a 36" gong.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  9 месяцев назад

      That's awesome and a long shot, thanks for watching

  • @average4gaming201
    @average4gaming201 10 месяцев назад +5

    The M1 grand. A very iconic and reliable field rifle. You brought it back to its beautiful and we all appreciate it

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much we appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

  • @dhwave1
    @dhwave1 11 месяцев назад +20

    I don't think there are too many people out there that could tackle this mess, and even fewer that would. Thank you for sharing.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you very much we appreciate it. thanks for watching!

  • @jfuller4133
    @jfuller4133 10 месяцев назад +11

    From an old Navy veteran that drilled and trained with the Garand, thank you.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  10 месяцев назад +1

      Your welcome, thank you for your service! Thanks for watching!

  • @meerkat9113
    @meerkat9113 10 месяцев назад +13

    This made my heart smile. Thank you for restoring that magnificent, war winning rifle!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  10 месяцев назад +2

      We are happy to hear it, thank you very much and thanks for watching!

  • @adnacraigo6590
    @adnacraigo6590 8 месяцев назад +4

    Too bad that happened to such a fine weapon. Thanks for trying to restore it.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  8 месяцев назад

      Ya its terrible, thanks we appreciate it!

  • @spektre0452
    @spektre0452 11 месяцев назад +15

    Excellent restoration! This looked like a tough one. The mechanics of firearms are absolutely fascinating to me. Seeing every little piece fit together, assemble so neatly, and work in complete harmony is amazing and so satisfying to watch.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much we appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

  • @michelmendoza1769
    @michelmendoza1769 6 месяцев назад +4

    I love seeing a craftsman at work and keeping his workspace clean

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks Michael and we pride ourselves on keeping it clean

  • @JeanChordeiles
    @JeanChordeiles Год назад +17

    The disassembly was moving. 🥲 Nice restoration, as always. Congrats !

  • @jamesmarshalla8565
    @jamesmarshalla8565 Год назад +10

    Omg man, you deserve a round of applause for restoring that gun!! Best restorer of guns I’ve ever seen, great job man 👍👏😎

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад

      Thank you very much for the kind words, we appreciate your support!

    • @gopherboat1375
      @gopherboat1375 Год назад

      You should watch better videos this shit is still pitted corroded and ugly this isn't a restoration but a light cleaning

  • @justanotherpatriot7873
    @justanotherpatriot7873 Год назад +15

    This really is a beautiful piece. You treated it perfect, and could not ask for much more than that. Love your channel.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад

      Thank you very much we appreciate you. Thanks for watching!

    • @ronaldjohnson1474
      @ronaldjohnson1474 7 месяцев назад

      This is a disgrace to its former beauty. It should have been ceremoniously melted down!

  • @abinalex3173
    @abinalex3173 Год назад +20

    Beautifully done...🔥🔥🔥...it's so impressive how you managed to this much restoration after so many parts were damaged...good job....keep up the good work🎉

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +1

      Thank you very much Abin, ya this one was hard, thanks for watching!

  • @colinboneham7387
    @colinboneham7387 6 месяцев назад +4

    That M1 ping is such a defining sound you just know it’s an M1 with it, great guy on bring this rifle back to life.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +1

      Ya it is iconic, the sound is amazing! Thanks for watching

  • @gfgoalie28
    @gfgoalie28 7 месяцев назад +3

    i work in antique furniture restoration- always love seeing the wooden stocks brought back to life 👍

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  7 месяцев назад

      Very cool, ya it took a lot of work! Thanks for watching

  • @foxtrap8826
    @foxtrap8826 Год назад +8

    Nice job, but I'm amazed that it didn't disintegrate taking it apart. I'm even more amazed that it survived a test fire, considering the depth of the pits and scaling. I'm also amazed you got the go the cartridge case out, seeing as it was literally fire-formed to the bore. Gotta say it again: it's an amazing project.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +1

      I surprised myself along the way, thanks for watching!

  • @jeffallen6191
    @jeffallen6191 Год назад +6

    That was by far the most satisfying restoration I have ever seen with a firearm! Congratulations!!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +1

      Thank you very much we appreciate you, thanks for watching!

  • @jeffhester1443
    @jeffhester1443 Год назад

    Thank you for preserving an iconic piece of history. The M1 certainly helped preserve western civilization.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  11 месяцев назад

      No problem, thank you very much for watching!

  • @para1324
    @para1324 Год назад +2

    Amazing restoration. 👏 When you first broke it down I thought a nice wall hanger. I did not think you would be able to fire it. General
    Payton said about the M-1 something along the lines of, the greatest war rifle/implant ever made. Respect sent to you for saving this piece of history.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +1

      Thank you very much we appreciate it, ya I wasn't very optimistic it would shoot, got fortunate. Thanks for watching

    • @para1324
      @para1324 Год назад

      @@TheKinzlerBros I work in a place with a lot of weapons. We have a number of armorers and one Gunsmith. He is a former Marine. He has been building and repairing weapons a long time. He has built sniper rifles for the Marines and for completion shooters at Camp
      Perry. And many more things. I shared your video to him.

  • @RoninDosho
    @RoninDosho Год назад +74

    I was sad to see it at first, having handled a few in my time. But your work on this artifact was above and beyond, as they say. Also, you've really upgraded your equipment since the beginning.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +6

      Thanks we appreciate it, ya the better we get the more equipment we acquire. Thanks for watching

    • @kathyspeights3263
      @kathyspeights3263 Год назад +1

      It looks like you are investing in some nice equipment and tools, good for you they always make the job easier.
      Also another great restoration, I've watched all your videos and have watched you progress in your talent.

    • @howarddeheer8295
      @howarddeheer8295 Год назад +1

      Good job. Nice wall hanger. Where did you get the new parts from

  • @Mastersabersmen
    @Mastersabersmen Год назад +46

    First off, good job! Second, I did a little digging on some of the “pull numbers”, and it looks like you have a Frankenstein m1 garand (which there isn’t anything wrong with that). It just helps explain the story. An example of this, is the trigger housing being made by Springfield (528290-SA Type 13, which was in production from January/1955 to December/1957).
    I can’t read the serial for the receiver, but I’m thinking this might be a post Korea war m1. Besides the trigger housing, the rear sight is the T105E1 version. The DRC markings are made by a company called “Druge Brothers Manufacturing Co”, which were common on the Springfield Garands. WW2 rear sights had a “lock bar”, which this one does not. What I’m thinking, after the Korea war, these M1 Garands were collected, and eventually placed on the DMC program (which is pretty much like the CMP civilian marksmen program today). Before these rifles are placed on the market, the program would rebuild these m1 Garands if there were any parts that were too warn or broken. I’m thinking this M1 was marked as a field grade, meaning they fixed it to make it usable. There are different grading, but this particular one probably sold between 450 to 700 USD bucks back then. No other country had a program like this. It was very common to mix match brands within the program.. I’m thinking this rifle was obtained there. When these M1 first appeared in the DMC program, not many were sold. It didn’t start picking up until the mid 70s. How it was found in a river I’m thinking this was in the water for five-ish years, definitely not a decade. Anymore, the water would have completely eaten the metal and wood stock.
    It would be cool if you can provide other numbers from the m1 Garand. Then I can provide more info on the parts. The only “serial number” is on the receiver. Any other numbers on any of the parts, are draw numbers, which tells you who made the, where, and what timeframe they were in production. 😊 Also, is there a “P” on the pistol grip of the stock? That will tell you if the stock is original. It’s an inspection stamp.

    • @Slithey7433
      @Slithey7433 Год назад +1

      Red River, not Red Sea.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +6

      Thank you very much for the info, we appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

    • @Mastersabersmen
      @Mastersabersmen Год назад +5

      @@Slithey7433 your right. Still the water would have eaten all the wood.

    • @gopherboat1375
      @gopherboat1375 Год назад

      That's because this channel is full of bs and lies. They found this shit on eBay probably. Then did nothing to actually RESTORE any of the material.

    • @andylipscomb5199
      @andylipscomb5199 Год назад +1

      It's a Winchester then ot was made during WWII when they had the contract.
      As to cost in the 80s they weren't cheap on the civilian ma4ket, not until surplus titles cqme 8n from Aouth Korea. Mine was 289 in 1989.
      dcm/cmp rifles were even cheaper. I believe 180 from the 1970s well into the 80s. But you were only allowed to purchase one rifle in your lifetime. I know the price was 310 in 1997 qnd 400 in 1998 and 500 8n June 2000..
      Since then thy went to 750 for a rack grade through 1300+ for specials.
      The civilian marksmanship program is still selling rifles and currently has US surplus m2 ball in stock.
      For the price 9f a rack grade you could do worse?

  • @martinmarsola6477
    @martinmarsola6477 Год назад +2

    Another resurrection of a M1. The step by step procedure is impressive to watch. Your the best, Brandon. See you on the next! 👍🙂🇺🇸

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад

      Thank you Martin, we appreciate you! Thanks for watching

  • @sitmp77
    @sitmp77 17 дней назад +1

    Truly amazing! I am continually impressed by your work.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  17 дней назад

      Thank you very much for the kind words we appreciate it! Thanks for watching

  • @dr.skipkazarian5556
    @dr.skipkazarian5556 Год назад +6

    These guys must hold the world record for "finding" guns under water with a magnet.....truly unbelievable...no really.....unbelievable.

    • @rachealmcallister4216
      @rachealmcallister4216 Год назад +2

      Not even close Adam coward and Jake have found over 50 and many other have found over 100 they just don’t restore them because it is not easy and takes alot of time and effort. But this was a great watch and restoration. Cheers guys keep it up

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +1

      Thank you very much but, we don't get all these magnet fishing, thanks for watching!

    • @Pancreaticdefect
      @Pancreaticdefect Год назад

      Its not unrealistic to find a lot of firearms in bodies of water. The reason being, thats the best way to dispose of a stolen firearm after the thief realizes that pawn shops keep a copy of the ID of every person they buy an item from.

  • @GustavoRifan-fy6wx
    @GustavoRifan-fy6wx Год назад +3

    That was a great video and you went all the way to make it work instead of just giving up like most restauration channels.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +2

      Ya we try our best to go to shooting condition, thanks for watching!

  • @hannahiodeske7668
    @hannahiodeske7668 Год назад +1

    Wow love this rifle my grandpa served in the army in ww2. He still has one brings back memories. Thanks for the great restoration

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +1

      Very cool, thank your grandpa for his service! Thanks for watching!

  • @irafowlerjr.7492
    @irafowlerjr.7492 7 дней назад +1

    Watched again, this is the rifle my dad carried on Saipan, thanks again ❤

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  7 дней назад +1

      Thanks, that's crazy! Thanks for watching

  • @LarryDeSilva64
    @LarryDeSilva64 Год назад +55

    I am Glad to see someone who really restores guns the right way as Backyard Ballistics does on his channel. I commend you on your video and its instructional information for any who wish to restore a firearm. Thanks for a Great video LL

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +7

      Thank you very much, we appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!

    • @JeffRiley-tc6cy
      @JeffRiley-tc6cy 7 месяцев назад

      You can watch this kid till the cows come home and never see a restoration

  • @JDRhoads09
    @JDRhoads09 Год назад +4

    Working on M1's myself, I would have thought this weapon would be one of the most unrestorable ones out there just because of the way its built and all that wood. That bolt slide can be really finicky. Awesome video.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад

      Thank you very much I appreciate it, thanks for watching

    • @benharris4788
      @benharris4788 Год назад +1

      So question Justin Rhoads. How come the guy didn’t replace the wood? Wouldn’t have been so rotten that it would have broken apart super easy?

  • @TheRaulr151
    @TheRaulr151 7 месяцев назад +1

    Absolutely amazing. Respect for bringing that classic to the best it could be. Earned a subscriber for sure.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  7 месяцев назад

      Welcome, thank you very much we appreciate it, thanks for watching!

  • @TheKinzlerBros
    @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +27

    Hello all of you I hope you really enjoy this video, I know it is long but well worth the watch. The next project is another really iconic firearm from All of our childhoods. Anyway thanks for all the support, please go give us a follow on our facebook page "the kinzler bros"

    • @AUTiger1964
      @AUTiger1964 Год назад +1

      Nicely done!
      A true shame such a icon of WWII was treated so badly.
      Not surprised it failed to cycle with all that pitting on the machined surfaces. It obviously affected the chamber walls too which caused the casing to “grab” the pitting when it stretched. 😊

  • @floydyeager2962
    @floydyeager2962 Год назад +9

    Absolutely masterful work. There's something inspirational about seeing something that so many would call trash be restored back to the warrior it was. Seriously, I'm moved

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +1

      Thank you very much I appreciate it. Thanks for watching

    • @ronaldjohnson1474
      @ronaldjohnson1474 7 месяцев назад

      You obviously never handled a real one. This is a disgrace!

  • @_MEGADETH
    @_MEGADETH 6 месяцев назад +1

    I just wanna take the time to say 'thank you for shooting it' I really did not expect you to even attempt it but I'm more than impressed with the results 😎 this is truly AWESOME! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you Mega, ya we were a little nervous about it blowing up on us for sure! Thanks for watching

  • @toddlee1873
    @toddlee1873 Год назад +1

    Fascinating video. Great restoration work. Thanks for sharing.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад

      Thank you very much we appreciate it, thanks for watching

  • @TheKec789
    @TheKec789 11 месяцев назад +9

    To see such an iconic rifle thrown into a river makes me sad. Happy to see it getting restored! Such amazing work and craftsmanship!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  11 месяцев назад

      Ya it's terrible, thank you very much we appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!

    • @greggrace967
      @greggrace967 9 месяцев назад +2

      It just makes me wonder why it was thrown in the river in the first place. May be a story behind it that you really don't want to know to much about. I love M-1s. Both of them.

    • @RetroCaptain
      @RetroCaptain 3 месяца назад

      ​@@greggrace967My hunch is hunters crossing the river and the boat overturned or it somehow fell out of the boat.
      There's a possibility it was stolen and tossed in I guess but if that was the case then the S/N would be on file.
      Fell in off a overturned boat unlikely as few guys would think about hiring a dive team to retrieve it.

    • @raziax9603
      @raziax9603 19 дней назад

      It's almost like the owner threw it in the river as a way of letting go of the past and the bitter memories of fighting in World War 2. Who knows.

  • @rugpeersdude8123
    @rugpeersdude8123 6 месяцев назад +3

    Great job on the restoration! Only thing I would point out is that these old Garands need a thicker grease for operation, not a lightweight oil.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks we appreciate it, ya your right! Thanks for watching

  • @andrewparrott7260
    @andrewparrott7260 2 месяца назад +1

    It was absolutely fantastic that you restored a lady of the past. It would have been more beneficial to leave it as you found it and put it on display in a gallery or museum.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  2 месяца назад

      Thanks, ya if it was found overseas in a river I would have but, it was found in ND. Thanks for watching

  • @ThePtwiddy
    @ThePtwiddy 11 месяцев назад +1

    Brings back memories of 1961. Thanks.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  11 месяцев назад

      Your welcome, thanks for watching!

  • @ChuckKirchner-se6ib
    @ChuckKirchner-se6ib 4 месяца назад +4

    This was a pretty good video. Most people would not try what you accomplished. As a Garand owner for many moons, I would like to suggest that you NEVER fire it again. If you do--PLEASE replace the safety lever, as the installed one is lacking the small "hook" at the top that grabs the hammer and prevents it falling. IT WILL NOT WORK AS A SAFETY. Also, you have severe chamber pitting which causes the firing case to expand to fill the void. That's why it did not extract. This is the BEST restoration I have seen tonight, as the other three were butcher jobs, so I will subscribe. BE CAREFUL, please.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  4 месяца назад +2

      Thank you very much we appreciate it, ya it was a one shot and hang on the wall gun! Thanks for watching!

  • @Swanny.31
    @Swanny.31 Год назад +2

    Been waiting for this one and you didn't disappoint!!! Great work!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +2

      Thank you, we appreciate the support. Thanks for watching!

  • @howardoller443
    @howardoller443 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the time and effort it took to bring this historic old firearm back to life.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  7 месяцев назад

      Your welcome Howard, thank you for watching!

  • @user-wm4dz5fw9d
    @user-wm4dz5fw9d 6 месяцев назад +1

    I have several Garands and I'm impressed you could even get this rifle apart let alone go as far as you did with restoration. Nice work.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      That's cool, ya it was a big challenge! Thanks for watching

  • @sleddog1935
    @sleddog1935 10 месяцев назад +4

    First thing I noticed was a late model rear sight and stamped trigger guard, surprised it still contained an M10 cleaning rod. Will be interesting to see how it turns out. I have a 1944 myself.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  10 месяцев назад +2

      Good eye, ya it's been through a lot! Thanks for watching and that is very cool they are iconic rifles!

  • @josephgreeley5569
    @josephgreeley5569 10 месяцев назад +2

    I'm actually really impressed by how good a condition i9t was in after who knows how long underwater. Did you find any serial numbers that could give a clue as to when/where it was manufactured?

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much we appreciate it, I came up with 1944. Thanks for watching!

  • @Familyfirst1971
    @Familyfirst1971 7 месяцев назад +1

    In my opinion best rifle made in that range years ! Looks great 👍

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  7 месяцев назад

      Ya it is one of the best, thanks for watching!

  • @noonehere1793
    @noonehere1793 Год назад

    That was quite the find! All things considered a nice restoration of a grand old Garand !

  • @FitnessNazi69
    @FitnessNazi69 10 месяцев назад +5

    This is just so painful to watch - but kudos to you for all the work you put in! It got me thinking... Just imagine how many are still overseas, in both Europe and the Pacific theater, just rusting away in their final resting places.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  10 месяцев назад

      Ya it's crazy to think about! Thanks for watching!

    • @ronaldjohnson1474
      @ronaldjohnson1474 7 месяцев назад

      Which is what this should have been left to do.

  • @johnwhitley2898
    @johnwhitley2898 Год назад +6

    Great work 👍 It has been a long time since I've had an M1 Garand in my hands. What a Rifle!
    I'm glad it was fished out of the river, and it was eventually brought to you for excellent restoration.
    Since the chamber is so pitted and so are other parts it's a very cool Wall Hanger.......
    AAARRGGG!!!! BLASPHEMY!!! I can hear the snarling of creatures and gnashing of their teeth!!!
    It's a fact, Gentleman. It's a great bloody pat on the back miracle it is "here"!
    Let the owner decide... Best option is fill bore from the chamber with Cerro Safe or plain lead, and also, drill through the gas piston ring and push a pin through, locking it all together and TIG it in place.
    Would not be an inglorious end.....
    I'd be proud to have it in a walnut and glass case, hanging on the wall with an M5 cutdown bayonet in similar condition, 1/2" stencil on a wood slat: " U.S. RIFLE, CAL. .30, M1".

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +2

      Thanks I appreciate it, ya I was happy it shot once. Thanks for the comments and for watching

    • @willyb7353
      @willyb7353 9 месяцев назад

      30-06 is one hell of a round! I must say that the M1 Garand won the war indeed..

  • @velovictus
    @velovictus 27 дней назад

    Taking a seemingly irreparable treasure and breathing new life into it...#respect. Amazing work and great video!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  27 дней назад +1

      Thanks we appreciate the kind words, thanks for watching!

  • @emmojo3428
    @emmojo3428 9 месяцев назад

    This was very interesting to watch thank you so much for documenting the entire process

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  9 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

  • @jonh4301
    @jonh4301 11 месяцев назад +3

    The gas port is probably plugged and the op rod is now out of spec since it was bead blasted. I would be very afraid of that bolt! Good move to do it remotely! Nice video.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  11 месяцев назад +1

      Ya exactly, we just wanted to shoot it once, thanks for watching

    • @davidschaadt3460
      @davidschaadt3460 10 месяцев назад

      Nice decorator.I wouldn't try to shoot it.

  • @Quadrenaro
    @Quadrenaro Год назад +3

    Going off the serials on the trigger group, this was a post-1957 refurb. Being stateside, that meant it would have likely been in a National Guard Armory, which had M1's until the 70's.

  • @stevenstrempke8883
    @stevenstrempke8883 Год назад +1

    Wow! Besides being an awesome restoration you should be rewarded for your patience!

  • @derrickcordick1315
    @derrickcordick1315 Год назад +2

    Beautiful job on this piece of history it always shocks me how well wood hold up again well done

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +1

      Thank you very much, ya it's unbelievable. Thanks for watching!

  • @haydenmcdaniels6284
    @haydenmcdaniels6284 8 месяцев назад +3

    so basically you turned it into a musket from the 17 hundreds

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  8 месяцев назад +1

      Ya it was the best I could do. Thanks for watching

    • @haydenmcdaniels6284
      @haydenmcdaniels6284 8 месяцев назад

      but also do you still have it or did you give it away to charity or somthing

    • @haydenmcdaniels6284
      @haydenmcdaniels6284 Месяц назад

      and i think i know a way to make it work better you just need to fire it a few times using pb blast to smooth out the function and also i think the cartage expansion has to do with the gas chamber not removing the pressure@@TheKinzlerBros

  • @ericmorgan7796
    @ericmorgan7796 Год назад +4

    Great video and excellent work. Just a side note, the garand requires a light coating of gun grease on the rails (should help it cycle better) and the expanding cartridges may be because the garand requires a lower pressure round (M2 ball) as opposed to the factory 30-06 rounds that you find on the shelf today.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +3

      Thank you, we appreciate the advice. We used m1 garand ammo in it. Thanks for watching!

    • @secretsquirrel6308
      @secretsquirrel6308 Год назад +2

      I think enough of the metal had rusted away, or been pitted deep enough that the chamber was a larger bore which allowed the casing to expand.

  • @enricomandragona163
    @enricomandragona163 7 месяцев назад +2

    You made the solider that carried that rifle smile 😊👍

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you very much for the kind words, thanks for watching

  • @marciodossantosmanganelli2542
    @marciodossantosmanganelli2542 Год назад +2

    Mais uma restauração incrível! Excelente trabalho! ☺️👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @paulreichers847
    @paulreichers847 Год назад +6

    I can see no reason to ever try and restore a weapon so badly pitted at this one. This guy obviously has way too much time on this hands. He started with a piece of junk and ended up with VERY little more in the end.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад

      I enjoy it and it's content for my channel, thanks for watching!

  • @michelmendoza1769
    @michelmendoza1769 7 месяцев назад +1

    Excellently done! Thorough and methodical meticulous as well.

  • @michelmendoza1769
    @michelmendoza1769 6 месяцев назад +2

    I am satisfied that this is a genuine restoration

  • @bestskateboreder
    @bestskateboreder Год назад +1

    bro is is incredable to restore this rutten 80 years old gun and make it shot.....you got my respect bro

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад

      Thank you very much we appreciate it, thanks for watching!

    • @bestskateboreder
      @bestskateboreder Год назад

      @@TheKinzlerBros Np bro i am here for more restoreded gun xD

  • @mikemccollum4521
    @mikemccollum4521 Год назад

    Wow. Wonderful job on a WWII I would have thought you did not have a chance to get it as far as you did. Thank you👍👍

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад

      Thank you very much, I didn't know if it would survive a shot. I was very nervous, thanks for watching!

  • @scottr8374
    @scottr8374 Год назад +1

    I'm very glad to see this is a legit restoration and not just another fake restoration done for views.

  • @ianh.7822
    @ianh.7822 2 месяца назад +1

    Chamber tolerances and headspace from years of corrosion make this a dangerous rifle to fire, and the extraction issues were a certainty. that being said, it was a fascinating exercise! Thank you for a great video.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  2 месяца назад

      Ya absolutely, we were nervous about shooting it! Thanks we appreciate it, thanks for watching!

  • @graememilne4202
    @graememilne4202 Год назад

    That was another very interesting video,thats some skill you have there. Amazing to bring that old rifle back to life,I was glued to that,thanks.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад

      Thank you very much for the kind words. We appreciate you watching

  • @SGB1977
    @SGB1977 6 месяцев назад

    Channels like this is what I love most about RUclips. Thanks for an awesome video!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks we appreciate it, thanks for watching

  • @mattmarquardt1031
    @mattmarquardt1031 Год назад

    I appreciate the fact that these weapons are actually in need of restoration.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад

      We appreciate your appreciation. Thanks for watching!

  • @bradrichards6107
    @bradrichards6107 Год назад +1

    That was an excellent video. Thank you for restoring a piece of history. Were you able to determine when the rifle was produced?

  • @HELLEKSONART
    @HELLEKSONART Год назад +1

    So pretty ,one of my favorite. Nice restoration.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +1

      Mine too, thanks for the comment and for watching!

  • @kraggman
    @kraggman Год назад +1

    Gonna make an interesting wall hanger. Nice work !!

  • @shivamdubey8320
    @shivamdubey8320 Год назад +1

    the way he easily fixes the gun with soothing sounds satisfies me

  • @fabricedao3158
    @fabricedao3158 11 месяцев назад

    My new favorite channel. I didn't know some guns have such complex inner gears... keep going !

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much we appreciate your support. Thanks for watching!

  • @mark-cw5qx
    @mark-cw5qx Год назад +2

    I’m glad you got it fire in again good job brother

  • @konradyearwood5845
    @konradyearwood5845 Месяц назад +1

    This is simply amazing!

  • @lukehemphill5617
    @lukehemphill5617 6 месяцев назад +2

    As the proud 2nd generation owner of one of these works of art, it hurts to see one in such poor condition and also makes me happy that mine was so well cared for. Good job bringing this one back to life.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      That's awesome, ya I would cherish that rifle! Thanks and thanks for watching!

  • @biniulutowy6146
    @biniulutowy6146 11 месяцев назад +1

    Pieknie przeprowadziles ta renowacja musialem ten film zobaczycz dwa razy pozdrawiam serdecznie dobra robota

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much we appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

  • @vijaymoscare-9567
    @vijaymoscare-9567 6 месяцев назад +2

    Watching ur videos is my stress reliever..

  • @dave434
    @dave434 Год назад +1

    Just AMAZING to watch You do this. Great Stuff!!

  • @josephadamkovich1887
    @josephadamkovich1887 Год назад +1

    Another great job Brandon...Thank you.

  • @gottem2912
    @gottem2912 5 месяцев назад +2

    This video deserves just this one word: *Amazing!*

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much we appreciate it!

  • @eyupcimen
    @eyupcimen Год назад +1

    I love voice that bullet ended and when the charger goes out. Thank you for video.

  • @hooks_and_horns
    @hooks_and_horns 7 месяцев назад

    Me and my friend have been garand fanatics for a while, and we love this video. This channel restores a lot of our favorite firearms Lol

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  7 месяцев назад

      Awesome, thanks for watching we appreciate it!

  • @arshooter1
    @arshooter1 3 месяца назад +1

    Maybe a "wall hanger" is the best. I am M1 Rifle Collector and build M1's, good luck on this project.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  3 месяца назад

      Ya we shot it once, now its on the wall! Thanks for watching

  • @jimcollins2466
    @jimcollins2466 11 месяцев назад +1

    Well Done! The Garand is my favorite battle rifle!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much, ya one of mine too! Thanks for watching!

  • @irafowlerjr.7492
    @irafowlerjr.7492 5 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic and fantastic, thanks really enjoy.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

  • @nicolamini1042
    @nicolamini1042 Год назад +1

    Good job I like this restoration

  • @robertjessen1554
    @robertjessen1554 Год назад +1

    Outstanding restoration. I'll look at my own M1 in a different light.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +1

      Ya this one was rough, thanks for watching!

  • @WKMXYT
    @WKMXYT Год назад +1

    Muy buen trabajo, muchas felicitaciones 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @austinhylton6650
    @austinhylton6650 9 месяцев назад

    This is so satisfying but the part that's the best is the sand blasting and watching that metal come back to life 🤌💯

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you very much we appreciate it!

  • @Civiliansoldier762
    @Civiliansoldier762 6 месяцев назад +1

    Just found you from a Reddit conversation! This is amazing my friend! I can almost smell the hoppes through the screen 😂

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      Welcome, thanks we appreciate it! Haha right! Thanks for watching

  • @MirandaTolman96
    @MirandaTolman96 Год назад

    When you showed that it is a Winchester my heart sank. Thanks for fixing this old gun up.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад

      Ya I hear you, thanks for watching we appreciate it!

  • @michelmendoza1769
    @michelmendoza1769 5 месяцев назад +1

    Wam impressed by the cleaning of your work area mid project

  • @timbrummett6570
    @timbrummett6570 11 месяцев назад

    Great job guys love your work

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much we appreciate it!

  • @kiksy7940
    @kiksy7940 11 месяцев назад

    Just found the channel. When doing the before and after, I have 2 small suggestions. 1. Do the before of the barrel, and then the after of the barrel. Then do the before of the stock, and then the after of the stock.That would keep each section fresh in the viewers eyes. 2. Can be an alternative to #1, but do a picture collage/comparison. Do like 3 seconds or so with a picture that shows BOTH before and after. Then you can see them alongside each other. Not sure if you'll see this or make changes, but I guarantee I'm not the only one who would appreciate side by side. Awesome job. Keep it up!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you very much for finding it! We will try it out, thank you very much for the advice and for watching we appreciate it!