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

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @sf5553
    @sf5553 Год назад +564

    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 +60

      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 +9

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

    • @imshittingrightnow
      @imshittingrightnow Год назад +9

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

    • @Sixisinacavesomewhere
      @Sixisinacavesomewhere Год назад +12

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

    • @timosborn7836
      @timosborn7836 Год назад +2

      J

  • @joeybossolo7
    @joeybossolo7 Год назад +821

    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 +67

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

    • @johnathandavis3693
      @johnathandavis3693 Год назад +40

      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 +9

      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 Год назад +7

      @@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.

  • @garydillon3960
    @garydillon3960 9 месяцев назад +62

    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  9 месяцев назад +7

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

    • @garydillon3960
      @garydillon3960 9 месяцев назад +6

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

    • @nexaentertainment2764
      @nexaentertainment2764 5 месяцев назад +9

      Wait he survived!? Reading that made it sound like he had a hole blown in his chest or something!

    • @muttBunch
      @muttBunch 5 месяцев назад

      @@nexaentertainment2764I call horse shit

    • @glennwidelko
      @glennwidelko 24 дня назад

      God bless you and your family … and for your Dads sacrifice … yours in appreciation … from Scotland … 🙏🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @formerparatrooper
    @formerparatrooper Год назад +569

    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 +48

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

    • @mikebeddingfield2144
      @mikebeddingfield2144 Год назад +6

      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 +16

      @@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 +8

      TWANG.....

    • @formerparatrooper
      @formerparatrooper Год назад +15

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

  • @garyburgmylifeandtimes6354
    @garyburgmylifeandtimes6354 4 месяца назад +7

    The fact that you actually test fired it is a testament to your skills. The fact that it jammed is directly related to the fact that you used as many original parts as possible and unfortunately, some were beyond serviceable. Great work on the stock, you did the best you could to restore the wood to its original luster. Thanks for sharing.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  4 месяца назад +2

      Thanks for the kind words we appreciate it! Thanks for watching

  • @jackmason5673
    @jackmason5673 Год назад +141

    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  Год назад +15

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

    • @vavangzogene6096
      @vavangzogene6096 Год назад +2

      Please dont be scared 😁😁😁

  • @michelmendoza1769
    @michelmendoza1769 Год назад +14

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

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад

      Thanks Michael and we pride ourselves on keeping it clean

  • @average4gaming201
    @average4gaming201 Год назад +8

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

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад

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

  • @dhwave1
    @dhwave1 Год назад +28

    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  Год назад +1

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

  • @meerkat9113
    @meerkat9113 Год назад +16

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

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +2

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

  • @raybates3119
    @raybates3119 Год назад +19

    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  Год назад +1

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

  • @jamesmarshalla8565
    @jamesmarshalla8565 Год назад +11

    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

  • @JeanChordeiles
    @JeanChordeiles Год назад +18

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

  • @TheKinzlerBros
    @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +47

    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. 😊

  • @colinboneham7387
    @colinboneham7387 Год назад +7

    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  Год назад +1

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

  • @gfgoalie28
    @gfgoalie28 Год назад +6

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

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад

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

  • @foxtrap8826
    @foxtrap8826 Год назад +9

    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!

  • @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 +51

    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 +2

      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 +2

      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?

  • @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.

  • @jfuller4133
    @jfuller4133 Год назад +12

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

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +1

      Your welcome, thank you for your service! 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!

  • @LarryDeSilva64
    @LarryDeSilva64 Год назад +56

    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 Год назад

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

  • @MrCC813
    @MrCC813 6 месяцев назад +1

    Hands down one of my favorite firearms ever made! Such a beautiful rifle!! Had the opportunity to shoot one years ago and have wanted one ever since!! Your work is so satisfying to watch especially on a firearm used by the US Military.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      Ya one of mine too, that's awesome! You'll get one eventually, thanks we appreciate it. Thanks for watching+

  • @timothyfaniel9379
    @timothyfaniel9379 15 дней назад

    This is hands-down the absolute best restoration I’ve seen you do yet. Absolutely incredible. The intricacies of that rifle itself makes it just wow really good really nice. Nice work.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  15 дней назад

      Ya this one was rough and needed a few parts replaced! Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

  • @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 Год назад

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

  • @spektre0452
    @spektre0452 Год 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  Год назад

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

  • @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!

  • @richardcunningham5540
    @richardcunningham5540 18 дней назад +1

    The ultimate way to honor veterans - restoring this world changing weapon. Stunning. I can't believe the end result.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  18 дней назад

      Absolutely, I was surprised myself! Thanks for watching

  • @ThePtwiddy
    @ThePtwiddy Год назад +1

    Brings back memories of 1961. Thanks.

  • @TheKec789
    @TheKec789 Год 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  Год назад

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

    • @greggrace967
      @greggrace967 Год 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 11 месяцев 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 8 месяцев 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.

  • @DeimosPC
    @DeimosPC Год назад +20

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

  • @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?

  • @andrewparrott7260
    @andrewparrott7260 9 месяцев 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  9 месяцев назад

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

      No problem, thank you very much for watching!

  • @ChuckKirchner-se6ib
    @ChuckKirchner-se6ib Год 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  Год назад +3

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

  • @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 Год назад

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

  • @rugpeersdude8123
    @rugpeersdude8123 Год 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  Год назад

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

  • @JamesHenry-ue4yn
    @JamesHenry-ue4yn 7 дней назад +1

    Was excited to see that you were able to salvage the stock. Thanks!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  7 дней назад

      Ya it was very rough, thanks for watching we appreciate it!

  • @sc1784
    @sc1784 5 месяцев назад +2

    As a Garand owner with a bit of rebuild experience, all I can say is IMPRESSIVE!!! It would be interesting to know if it would have cycled if the chamber on the barrel was not pitted causing the case to expand and the extraction failure. I'm sure head spacing was a way out of tolerance as well. Nice job.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  5 месяцев назад

      Ya it was in rough shape, thank you very much we appreciate it! It might have it's hard to say. Thanks for watching!

  • @adnacraigo6590
    @adnacraigo6590 Год назад +9

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

  • @CipherandRuby1954
    @CipherandRuby1954 7 месяцев назад +6

    You can almost hear that gun sigh with relief like it’s getting a spa day

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  7 месяцев назад +1

      Haha, I love it! Thanks for watching

  • @dr.skipkazarian5556
    @dr.skipkazarian5556 Год назад +11

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

    • @rachealmcallister4216
      @rachealmcallister4216 Год назад +3

      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.

    • @burtburt2263
      @burtburt2263 Месяц назад +2

      Completely fabricated...They just happened to run across this one that was really found magnet fishing...The majority of these are left soaking in water, then allowed to rust enough to look like it wasn't on purpose for the video...

  • @glennwidelko
    @glennwidelko 24 дня назад

    Truly a privilege watching you … the reverence and respect in your restorations … bringing these legendary weapons back to life … is appreciated … thanks for sharing … 🙏🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  24 дня назад

      We appreciate your support and it is my pleasure!

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

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

  • @Chocolate_dragon
    @Chocolate_dragon 9 дней назад +1

    This is one of the finest rifles ever produced. I have a few of them, and they are hands down my favorite rifles to shoot. My next favorite are any out of my collection of m1 carbines.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  9 дней назад

      Ya those 2 are great guns, thanks for watching!

  • @josephgreeley5569
    @josephgreeley5569 Год 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  Год назад

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

  • @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 Год назад

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

  • @Justins_art_gallery
    @Justins_art_gallery Год назад +2

    thanks to you, i know this gun inside and out :)

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +1

      Your welcome, thank you very much for watching we appreciate it!

  • @budsimpson2853
    @budsimpson2853 7 месяцев назад +1

    That rifle is a hero of the USA, thank you for doing such a great job of returning it to it's glory.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  7 месяцев назад

      Absolutely, it was my pleasure! Thanks for watching

  • @dustinbridges6831
    @dustinbridges6831 2 месяца назад +2

    I dislike restoration videos where the end result is an unusable thing. The fact that you got this fully restored to firing is amazing!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  2 месяца назад

      Ya we always try to shoot them, thanks we appreciate it! Thanks for watching

  • @sleddog1935
    @sleddog1935 Год 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  Год назад +2

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

  • @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.

  • @jonh4301
    @jonh4301 Год 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  Год назад +1

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

    • @davidschaadt3460
      @davidschaadt3460 Год назад

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

  • @robrieman2368
    @robrieman2368 Месяц назад +1

    Thanks for restoring that piece of history.

  • @WKMXYT
    @WKMXYT Год назад +1

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

  • @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.

  • @mrassassinhunter4139
    @mrassassinhunter4139 Год назад +3

    so no ping?

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад

      Couldn't get it to cycle, thanks for watching

  • @haydenmcdaniels6284
    @haydenmcdaniels6284 Год назад +4

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

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +1

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

    • @haydenmcdaniels6284
      @haydenmcdaniels6284 Год назад +1

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

    • @haydenmcdaniels6284
      @haydenmcdaniels6284 9 месяцев назад +1

      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

    • @burtburt2263
      @burtburt2263 Месяц назад +1

      Even worse...It now belongs in the scrap metal bucket...

  • @michelmendoza1769
    @michelmendoza1769 Год назад +2

    I am satisfied that this is a genuine restoration

  • @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!

  • @thirdlion3107
    @thirdlion3107 11 месяцев назад +4

    Geez, if that old thing could speak....

  • @eduardotamargo8615
    @eduardotamargo8615 Год назад +1

    OUTSTANDING!

  • @irafowlerjr.7492
    @irafowlerjr.7492 Год назад +1

    Fantastic and fantastic, thanks really enjoy.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад

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

  • @cseivard
    @cseivard Год назад +1

    Thanks. I am recovering from a stroke. ( i lived!) watching the process is encouraging!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад

      Your welcome, I hope your recovery is a speedy one. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!

  • @richardhall916
    @richardhall916 4 месяца назад +1

    amazing! Incredible work , and saving the old girl ,much respect

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  4 месяца назад

      Thank you for the kind words and for watching we appreciate it!

  • @jimcollins2466
    @jimcollins2466 Год назад +1

    Well Done! The Garand is my favorite battle rifle!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад

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

  • @ernestwilliams268
    @ernestwilliams268 Год назад +1

    I was in the US Army Infantry from1958-1964 I carried that weapon for about 3 years before it was replaced with the M14 in my outfit in 1961 I also carried the BAR and the 30 cal light machine gun till it was replaced by the M60 Machine gun. But that steel butt plate sure made a lot of bruises on my shoulder. The M1 Garand was awful heavy 9.5 lbs and the Bar 19.5 lb empty. You did a fantastic job or restoring it.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +1

      Thank you very much for your service and for the kind words. Thanks for watching!

    • @ernestwilliams268
      @ernestwilliams268 Год назад

      @@TheKinzlerBros Personally I never liked the M1 Garand it was heavy and held only 8 rounds when it got cold the operating handle had a hard time coming back because of the slide bar not having a wheel like the M14 did a many times I had to catch the operating handle on a tree to get it to open and I often poured oil down the barrel to get it to operate properly and if it got dirty from firing the cartridge broke off at the back and had to be removed with an extractor. and that damn thing rusted fast as you cleaned it especially the butt plate. I used to have a joke and said when I get out of the Army. I was going to buy a M1 Garand and piss on it every day then give myself a 3 -day pass.

  • @ghostofbrokenearlytimes5992
    @ghostofbrokenearlytimes5992 2 месяца назад

    This video is the definition of perfection❤

  • @kimpettifer8027
    @kimpettifer8027 Год назад +1

    I know zero about guns or restoring them, but find your videos very interesting and relaxing. Please could you add more detail as to what products you are using and maybe why certain processes..so i can at least look them up..fascinating to learn about your skill set

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад

      I will do my best! Thank you very much we appreciate it! Thanks for watching

  • @Familyfirst1971
    @Familyfirst1971 Год назад +1

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

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад

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

  • @vijaymoscare-9567
    @vijaymoscare-9567 Год назад +2

    Watching ur videos is my stress reliever..

  • @dave434
    @dave434 Год назад +1

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

  • @michelmendoza1769
    @michelmendoza1769 Год назад +1

    Excellently done! Thorough and methodical meticulous as well.

  • @ypaulbrown
    @ypaulbrown Год назад +1

    very interesting.......thank you

  • @МихаилПодорога
    @МихаилПодорога 5 месяцев назад +1

    Классное оружие и отличная работа.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  5 месяцев назад

      Absolutely, thanks we appreciate it!

  • @TerryStover-k3h
    @TerryStover-k3h Год 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  Год назад

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

  • @gottem2912
    @gottem2912 Год назад +2

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

  • @danielmacdonald2542
    @danielmacdonald2542 2 месяца назад +1

    Wow 😊 what a piece of History 👍

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  2 месяца назад

      It absolutely is, thanks for watching!

  • @enricomandragona163
    @enricomandragona163 Год назад +2

    You made the solider that carried that rifle smile 😊👍

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +1

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

  • @Thomas287
    @Thomas287 7 месяцев назад +1

    Incredible restoration

  • @charleshooper1465
    @charleshooper1465 Год назад

    SUPER JOB!!.....THE CONDITION OF THE BORE WAS OUTSTANDING. I agree with your observation of the metal processing during original manufacture of the rifles, and an owner of 5 garands and am very familiar with the history of its manufacture, I learned early that the Garand was a tool of war. It wasn't made for gun collectors to marvel at and treat it like a baby.the "first" Garand cost around $80,000 by the end of the war the cost had dropped to $120 +/-(the most expensive "part" of the rifle was its stock followed by receiver and barrel.) very nice video

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад

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

  • @Ronaldl2350
    @Ronaldl2350 Год назад +1

    Great job of restoration. Were you able to see any manufacturer markings on the heel of the receiver?

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +1

      Thanks, it's a Winchester. Thanks for watching!

    • @Ronaldl2350
      @Ronaldl2350 Год назад

      @@TheKinzlerBros Wow. Very cool. That's one of the more rarer manufacturers.

  • @boshoffbotha7830
    @boshoffbotha7830 5 месяцев назад +1

    Well done!

  • @michelmendoza1769
    @michelmendoza1769 Год назад +1

    The restoration of the stock itself is amazing

  • @mabloodhound
    @mabloodhound Год назад +1

    Great to see another Kroil user....best stuff.

  • @joselouru
    @joselouru Год назад

    Awesome 👏, after all has been tru and still fired !!!! Amazing
    Proud owner of one 😊

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад +1

      Very cool, thank you very much. Thanks for watching!

    • @joselouru
      @joselouru Год назад

      @@TheKinzlerBros was very interesting you mention you recover it while scuba 🤿
      For the serial number or the trigger looks like Vietnam era , but the receiver had a low serial number, Winchester
      Is amazing that after who knows how much time was under water still can fire !
      Off corse you did an amazing job restoring it
      Awesome stuff thank you

  • @saddletramp6935
    @saddletramp6935 Год назад +1

    Ive been using kroil since 1971. Good stuff.

  • @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

  • @sitmp77
    @sitmp77 8 месяцев назад +1

    Truly amazing! I am continually impressed by your work.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  8 месяцев назад

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

  • @CopperPipe938
    @CopperPipe938 9 месяцев назад +1

    good job, the final product looks beautiful

  • @Stefan-dr5pi
    @Stefan-dr5pi 6 месяцев назад

    The personality shines through and keeps viewers coming back.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

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

  • @nicolamini1042
    @nicolamini1042 Год назад +1

    Good job I like this restoration

  • @bentoncushing8693
    @bentoncushing8693 Год назад +1

    Great show,,,,thank U,,,,so much history..

  • @jimeckenrode1271
    @jimeckenrode1271 Год назад +1

    that is amazing restoration.

  • @velovictus
    @velovictus 8 месяцев назад

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

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks we appreciate the kind words, thanks for watching!

  • @davidbohner692
    @davidbohner692 Год назад +1

    Well done to save an old warrior 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✅✅✅✅✅🫵🏼

  • @pavil58yt
    @pavil58yt Год назад +1

    Were you able to make out the serial number or any info stamped on the barrel? Any markings legible on the stock before sanding? That might have nailed down the receivers and the barrels manufacturing date. Looks like the chamber is in bad condition with pitting. Still a nice job and a nice wall hanger.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Год назад

      It is missing one number on the receiver, so 1944 is what I deduced from it, thanks for watching!

  • @marcoscomeau4571
    @marcoscomeau4571 Год назад +1

    Awesome video guys!

  • @chancer7558
    @chancer7558 Год назад +2

    That was one cool video.