Restoring old Colt Lightning Revolver M1877, (with test firing)

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  • Опубликовано: 11 дек 2024

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  • @clifbradley
    @clifbradley 6 месяцев назад +229

    I like that these aren't fake. I hate the fake restoration videos with added fake rust. This channel and Lost and Restored are my 2 faves in the genre.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +42

      Ya we take pride in not being one of those channels! Thanks for watching we appreciate it

    • @ruck-a-tron
      @ruck-a-tron 6 месяцев назад +10

      Yeah, the rust and junk that the artificially put on stuff is too over the top. You can tell this is legit. Probably this gun got left in the holster in storage too long.

    • @brucemcclary3260
      @brucemcclary3260 5 месяцев назад +3

      Nice rebuild horrible throwing arm

    • @solomonyea8972
      @solomonyea8972 5 месяцев назад +14

      And backyard ballistics

    • @blankczechz
      @blankczechz 5 месяцев назад

      That drives me crazy when they have a pistol model I can by today that looks like they retrieved it fron the wreck of a 250 year old pirate ship.

  • @gunfighterzero
    @gunfighterzero 6 месяцев назад +72

    Great job on saving this piece of history, going by the serial number it looks like it was made in 1901. Not a bad shooter to be 123 years old

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +7

      Thanks we appreciate it, ya it is old! Thanks for watching

  • @joecampitiello3643
    @joecampitiello3643 6 месяцев назад +43

    For us non gunsmiths I thank you for talking through some of this

  • @frenchfan3368
    @frenchfan3368 6 месяцев назад +30

    Thank you for taking the time to restore a piece of history that future generations can appreciate and enjoy! Keep up the good work!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +1

      No problem, thank you very much for watching!

  • @lloydryan-e4l
    @lloydryan-e4l 6 месяцев назад +28

    I'm amazed it cleaned up so well. Hardly any blemishes. Very under powered. Only one I've ever seen even in a video. Great restoration.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you very much, ya it had some minor pitting! Thanks for watching

    • @KyleCowden
      @KyleCowden 4 месяца назад

      I still wouldn't want to be shot by one. I had a DAA that had a ridiculous trigger pull in double action. It was a .38 colt and would do a whole lot more than that.
      I did run black powder though and 1893 pistol should handle smokeless. I wonder how much of that was the gun. Headspace, forcing cone, etc. That DAA would poke good and deep holes in things.

    • @irvinslagter8298
      @irvinslagter8298 3 месяца назад +1

      That's because they were the biggest POS of a Colt ever made. they had an awful lock work and and got out of time easily.

  • @lukedwelly
    @lukedwelly 6 месяцев назад +11

    It was lovely to come across a firearms restoration video where the very first measure was not to use a rotary tool or a wire brush.
    Thank-you.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +2

      Glad you found us, ya we try to do it the right way! Thanks for watching

  • @DeadlyDigger
    @DeadlyDigger 6 месяцев назад +33

    I was completely lost at about the 3 minute mark, total respect to armourers and watchmakers,

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +2

      It happens, thanks for watching we appreciate it!

    • @ryanmassey586
      @ryanmassey586 10 дней назад

      I would be amazing at turning these into bags of clean parts, absolute rubbish at turning them back into a gun.

  • @Aparatchik09
    @Aparatchik09 6 месяцев назад +20

    The Kinzlers with an old-time Colt revolver? Straight into the vein!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much, we appreciate it!

  • @snappycattimesten
    @snappycattimesten 6 месяцев назад +16

    I liked the non talking videos with subtitles. Excellent study or sleep video stuff. Thank you Mr Kidd.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks for the feedback and for watching we appreciate it!

    • @johnhooperm.d.4222
      @johnhooperm.d.4222 6 месяцев назад

      It was GREAT with the narration.

    • @RobertSherman-h9d
      @RobertSherman-h9d 6 месяцев назад

      Iam amazed that every single screw came out so easily

    • @SweatyWelder68
      @SweatyWelder68 6 месяцев назад

      @@RobertSherman-h9d It iz Z Mouse Milk my Brothu!! What I wanna know is what is mouse milk oil???Kroil??

    • @mikflo2403
      @mikflo2403 Месяц назад +1

      I agree. Good solid work with no talking and no background music. A fantastic restoration.

  • @amileinmyshoes24-7
    @amileinmyshoes24-7 5 месяцев назад +4

    I inherited a Colt Thunderer from my father-in-law. Still one of my favorite firearms in my collection.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  5 месяцев назад

      Ya that is very similar to this one, cool revolvers. Thanks for watching

  • @matthewrutherford6164
    @matthewrutherford6164 6 месяцев назад +6

    Alright another peace of history restored. Definitely gonna watch young guns later now maybe even tombstone. Thank you for your work and entertainment. Also you can shoot 38 short in the 38 long colt.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +3

      Absolutely, there you go! Thanks for the info and for watching!

  • @michaelvolovik4516
    @michaelvolovik4516 2 месяца назад +2

    Любовь американцев к огнестрельному оружию, полёт конструкторской и технологической мысли заслужило всемирного признания. Не верится, что этой конструкции (не конкретному револьверу, а проекту Colt Lightning M1877) без малого полтора столетия. Вечная юность!!!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  2 месяца назад

      Ya there were some brilliant minds back then, thanks for watching!

  • @Steven_Rowe
    @Steven_Rowe 6 месяцев назад +4

    Regardless of it being a firearm I found it very satisfying to watch your talent at restoration, you must be very pleased with the result.
    Well done.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      It definitely is, thanks we appreciate you! I am, thanks for watching

  • @brknspdr-k6b
    @brknspdr-k6b 6 месяцев назад +4

    Great job! Fun watching you two returning firearms into working order.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @reedgarry229
    @reedgarry229 3 месяца назад +2

    I have a 1911 45 made in 1808 no restoration needed with the original us holster. Im 80 now and it was given to when i was 18. I have many guns but the old 45 is my most cherished posession.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  3 месяца назад +1

      Wow, very nice gun and the holster as well that's awesome. They are beautiful handguns. Thanks for watching!

    • @JohnnyKray
      @JohnnyKray 3 месяца назад +1

      I love the old 1808 1911's, they feel good to shoot like the 1543 lever actions. Amazing the technology they had back in the day :)

  • @beachthor1
    @beachthor1 5 месяцев назад +5

    1902, damn. Just think about that. Pre-all world wars. Great job as usual.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  5 месяцев назад +1

      Ya it's crazy to think about, thanks we appreciate it!

  • @martinmarsola6477
    @martinmarsola6477 6 месяцев назад +2

    Another reason to watch you, Brandon. Always easy to follow what you are achieving. Very informative and interesting to watch. Thanks for today’s, and see you on the next! 👍🙂🇺🇸

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Martin, thank you for the feedback and you have a great day!

  • @amack1996
    @amack1996 6 месяцев назад +7

    Bonney would be proud! Thanks for sharing!

  • @zacharypeloquin1586
    @zacharypeloquin1586 Месяц назад +1

    Oh boy, to have a genuine M1877. Man, the same gun as Billy the Kid and Doc Holliday. What legendary names!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Месяц назад

      Ya it's an iconic gun, absolutely! Thanks for watching

  • @leandropezzarini1416
    @leandropezzarini1416 6 месяцев назад +4

    Sin dudas...el mejor restaurador!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Muy buen trabajo continua así fuerte abrazo desde Argentina 🇦🇷

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you very much you are very kind! Thanks for watching!

  • @GeorgieB1965
    @GeorgieB1965 2 месяца назад +1

    I don't watch many restoration channels (in fact just one other from Europe), but the couple of videos I've watched, including this one, has been very informative.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  2 месяца назад

      Well we appreciate you watching, thanks for the support!

  • @madmedic1759
    @madmedic1759 6 месяцев назад +3

    Great restore again. You guys are getting really good at restoring these old firearms.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you very much, ya we are getting a lot of practice. Thanks for watching

  • @bdon42
    @bdon42 5 месяцев назад +1

    The one thing I would suggest is since the firing pin is on the hammer, always leave the chamber under the hammer empty. If it is dropped or the hammer hit hard enough it will go off. The restoration you did on that pistol is awesome. I really enjoy your videos keep them coming.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  5 месяцев назад

      Absolutely, thanks we appreciate the support!

  • @aldehorte
    @aldehorte 6 месяцев назад +8

    Such a cool piece of history. Regulators mount up!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +1

      Absolutely, haha right! Thanks for watching

  • @awger90210
    @awger90210 2 месяца назад +2

    I hold in my hand my grandfather's Lightning (c.1906) ... which, I would guess, hasn't been properly cleaned in something close to 100 years. It's 95% finish on the outside, but I can tell from the action that its gummed up on the inside. Thanks for the illustrated disassembly!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  2 месяца назад

      Awesome, good luck with your cleaning!

  • @89sirmonk
    @89sirmonk 6 месяцев назад +3

    Love these videos. Really appreciate the commentary explaining what you're looking at and how it works. Thanks.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed the voice over! Thanks for watching

  • @mikecorrado4971
    @mikecorrado4971 6 месяцев назад

    This video was very pleasurable to watch because the pictures were very clear and the close-ups were just great. Thank you very much. 👏👍🏼

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

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

  • @edwardfedeli4253
    @edwardfedeli4253 3 месяца назад +5

    Great job I love the old school revolvers

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  3 месяца назад

      Thanks, ya me too! Thanks for watching

  • @tnmoe-
    @tnmoe- Месяц назад +1

    People never believe me when i tell them about Mouse Milk! My aircraft mechanic friend showed it to me years ago, it's really good for those special rusty occasions! Great job!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Месяц назад

      Ya it's a very strange name for a penetrating oil, thanks for watching we appreciate it!

  • @JoeJr75
    @JoeJr75 6 месяцев назад

    You guys kill it every time. There are others that do this on this platform but rarely see them show that it'll operate properly when they are done.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much, ya we pride ourselves on shooting them when we are done restoring! Thanks for watching and for the kind words!

  • @CameronMcCreary
    @CameronMcCreary 5 месяцев назад +9

    When I was younger I saw my local gunsmith take one of these apart. He ended up replacing a broken spring. Nicely made but rather poor double action engineering.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  5 месяцев назад +2

      Ya they had there problems but, still a classic gun. Thanks for watching

    • @Contact_Info
      @Contact_Info 2 месяца назад

      It was a long time ago but it got the job done Was you local guy better than this guy? 😆 😮

  • @timdolan2736
    @timdolan2736 6 месяцев назад +2

    I really like how you gave us a lot of information in this one and talked to us through out the whole video

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the positive feedback, thanks for watching!

  • @slavavsg8309
    @slavavsg8309 6 месяцев назад +2

    Наконец стена молчания прорвана и он заговорил.Спасибо матушке природе что даровала нам речь😊

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the feedback and for watching!

  • @donparker1823
    @donparker1823 6 месяцев назад +1

    It's incredible to me how complex and how many parts there are in a revolver. I recently bought a S&W 686. Got it a little dirty one time and it wouldn't even work. I find that semi-auto's are way more reliable. Really nice work on this old Colt!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +1

      Yes it is, the smallest thing will make it not work! Absolutely they are, thanks for watching!

  • @AndrewHardwick-hh8sl
    @AndrewHardwick-hh8sl 6 месяцев назад +2

    Again, a restoration/recomissioning to love. Thanks!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      Thank you we appreciate it, thanks for watching!

  • @DelayofUpload
    @DelayofUpload 6 месяцев назад +2

    Definitely like the subtitles with no narration better, gives it a relaxing restoration feel like Red Dead Restoration, no music, no talking, just getting in there and fixing up something cool.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the feedback we appreciate it, thanks for watching!

  • @dragonrider9244
    @dragonrider9244 6 месяцев назад +7

    Cool video.
    I like when give feed back during them.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      Thank you, thanks for the feedback from you!

  • @glennwidelko
    @glennwidelko 11 дней назад +1

    WOW … fascinating to see you restore that weapon … thanks for sharing … 🙏🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  11 дней назад

      Thank you, thanks for watching we appreciate it!

  • @rferreira3561
    @rferreira3561 6 месяцев назад +3

    Congratulations on the work, especially the hot oxidation, that's restoration

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you very much! Thanks for watching

  • @twentypdrparrott694
    @twentypdrparrott694 4 месяца назад +1

    I have my grandfather's New Army .412 long Colt. He was a constable, and the Colt was his service weapon.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  4 месяца назад

      That is quite a family heirloom, thanks for watching!

  • @บัวสีโรเจอร์-ศ9ฝ
    @บัวสีโรเจอร์-ศ9ฝ 6 месяцев назад +4

    Maybe send the number and description of the gun to Colt, they can usually provide information about the the original shipping details. Who knows who first had this. . . Another great job guys.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +3

      We are doing that with some of them, thanks we appreciate it and thanks for watching!

    • @johnhooperm.d.4222
      @johnhooperm.d.4222 6 месяцев назад +1

      You can just look that up online, but your idea is good to make sure the date is correct.

    • @MrTruckerf
      @MrTruckerf 3 месяца назад +1

      Colt charges a great deal of money for this information. I think they are up to $300 now. That gun as refinished is in the $500 range. Not worth a letter in my estimation.

    • @บัวสีโรเจอร์-ศ9ฝ
      @บัวสีโรเจอร์-ศ9ฝ 3 месяца назад +2

      ​@@MrTruckerfYou're right, but I'd still like to know some history, after all, you never know. . . . .

  • @arkbuilder2012
    @arkbuilder2012 5 месяцев назад +1

    Maybe not the greatest firearm of all time but still pretty cool. I love Colts. Amazed at how well that glass bead blasting works. Awesome stuff.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  5 месяцев назад

      Right, ya it is great for working on guns! Thanks for watching

  • @servicewerx6768
    @servicewerx6768 6 месяцев назад +5

    Very nice restoration job!!😃 strange that anyone would let their firearm fall into such frightful disrepair!!!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you very much, ya it sucks that it happens! Thanks for watching

  • @Tekjive
    @Tekjive Месяц назад +1

    Before watching: Really hoping this is an actual restoration, not some hack grinding away all tolerances to make it “look like” a restoration that can’t even be fired …hearing the history while typing this out is a great start 🤙🏻
    Edit: 10mins in and already proper af, ty!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks we appreciate it, thanks for watching!

  • @A.J.1656
    @A.J.1656 5 месяцев назад +6

    I don't know if anyone has told you, but the audio for your video is very quiet. It wouldn't be a problem if RUclips didn't interrupt with LOUD annoying commercials. Maybe you could adjust something so that doesn't happen.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the feedback we appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

  • @DiegoHernandez-ip9hk
    @DiegoHernandez-ip9hk 6 месяцев назад

    I just love the selection of this channel and the range they have. True history of firearms. I love all the videos a lot and I have learned so much about guns because of this channel. Thank you kinzler bros

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      Thank you Diego for the love and Kind words! We appreciate you buddy! Thanks for watching

  • @keithdaniel3405
    @keithdaniel3405 5 месяцев назад +4

    I have one that belonged to my dad and his dad who was a missionary in South America. .38 Long Colt Lightening, short barrel. The cylinder will skip but otherwise in good shape. Also made famous because I believe they were one of the first to have Plastic Grips, as that was totally a new thing then. My sister has his bible that is cut out so the pistol would fit inside.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  5 месяцев назад +1

      That is an awesome heirloom to have along with the bible. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

  • @EliteNirvana
    @EliteNirvana 6 месяцев назад +1

    I had one of these. Every gun smith I talked to said they was known to malfunctioning and hard to work on I think they are a cool historical marker between single action and double action. Right before semi automatics was very popular

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      Cool, ya for sure! They are big piece of history in that respect! Thanks for watching

  • @nandupandey9303
    @nandupandey9303 6 месяцев назад +4

    I am waiting for this video

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for waiting and watching!

  • @GregorioBaez-l6i
    @GregorioBaez-l6i Месяц назад +1

    Excelentes videos nos ayudan a darle mantenimiento y tener en forma segura nuestras armas, son unas super guías para el mantenimiento y nunca deben de desaparecer, ni ser censurados.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Месяц назад

      Thank you very much and I agree! Thanks for watching

  • @Diemerstein
    @Diemerstein 6 месяцев назад +5

    Great job restoring this gun.
    As for the 38lc round, it was a really under powered bullet which is clearly demonstrated in the ballistic gel test.
    So bad during a conflict that the US Army did an emergency issue of Army Single Action 45 colt.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much, ya for sure! Thanks for the info and for watching!

  • @NazNazan-u9z
    @NazNazan-u9z 4 месяца назад +1

    I bought an old revolver in 38 special with $120
    The sight was miss and the barrel was loose and the grep had a crack.
    I foxed and painted it. I love it now♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥😘😘🕊🕊

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  4 месяца назад

      That's cool, nice job fixing it and thanks for watching!

  • @hitnorcal
    @hitnorcal 6 месяцев назад +3

    I wonder if dry ice blasting is used in gun restorations.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +2

      Idk, I've never heard of it. Thanks for watching

  • @robertmceuen3630
    @robertmceuen3630 4 месяца назад +1

    Always a thumbs up with Kinzler Bros. Thanks.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  4 месяца назад

      Thanks Robert we appreciate it! Thanks for watching

  • @matthewholloway6286
    @matthewholloway6286 Месяц назад +2

    For you information the Colt .32 caliber was called the PEACE MAKER not the rain maker. The .38 caliber was called the LIGHTNING and the .41 was called the THUNDER

  • @José.AZampieron
    @José.AZampieron 16 дней назад +1

    Esse colt Ficou magnifico , con a cor dourada .
    Parabéns .
    👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  16 дней назад

      Ya it turned out nice, thanks for watching!

  • @oldsagerat
    @oldsagerat 2 месяца назад +1

    There is a photograph of AJ Harrington Cassia County, Idaho territory sheriff in 1887 with one of these in a cross draw partially under his frock coat.
    He looks like a man to step aside from.
    Thanks for the restoration.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  2 месяца назад

      Very cool, sounds like it, thanks for watching!

  • @stephenfields6236
    @stephenfields6236 4 месяца назад +1

    One of your best restoration jobs!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  4 месяца назад +1

      Thank you we appreciate it, thanks for watching!

  • @jeffreyandreas7514
    @jeffreyandreas7514 6 месяцев назад +1

    What a neat old Colt! I’ve never owned a Lightning but it would sure be cool to have one. Great job on the restoration!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      Yes it is and you should someday! Thanks we appreciate it!

  • @paulfarrell8792
    @paulfarrell8792 2 месяца назад +2

    The minute you said it I was picturing Billy the Kid saying , "now this feels ergonomically correct." LOL

  • @rapidrrobert4333
    @rapidrrobert4333 6 месяцев назад +2

    Kudos for not destroying the condition of this fine piece of Americana.

  • @richardcunningham5540
    @richardcunningham5540 Месяц назад

    Absolutely masterful restoration. Turned out awesome. Would be interested to hear you talk about which of the pistols you have restored that you enjoyed shooting the most. I guess they'd all put a smile on your face after bringing them back from piles of rusty metal. Amazing work.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Месяц назад

      Thanks we appreciate it, thanks for the feedback as well! The Luger P 08 was awesome.

  • @susanmathis3660
    @susanmathis3660 6 месяцев назад +1

    I always enjoy watching you work! Thank you for another great restore!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

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

  • @marciodossantosmanganelli2542
    @marciodossantosmanganelli2542 6 месяцев назад +1

    O Mago das Restaurações! Trabalho formidável! Excelente restauração de uma arma igualmente formidável! 👍☺️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Marcio we appreciate it buddy!

  • @dragonslayer671
    @dragonslayer671 6 месяцев назад

    Great job you guys are extremely talented and I want to thank you for showing us gun lovers a history lesson.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @Danno-i6u
    @Danno-i6u 6 месяцев назад +2

    Color case hardened frame which is why it didn't take the caustic bluing. They've got these fake color case patina kits now that might look better and sometimes applying cold blue will give a tad refresh, keeping the mottled look to the frame.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      That is right, thanks for the advice and for watching!

  • @normsweet1710
    @normsweet1710 6 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks ; I really like taking things apart and cleaning them up. Very satisfying 👍❤️

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      Your welcome, thanks for watching we appreciate it!

  • @CJRoberts8812
    @CJRoberts8812 5 месяцев назад +1

    Being a Cowboy Shooter, one thing I noticed is that the front sight is bent a little to the right, probably from a previous owner trying to sight it in. If you straighten that out, you might get better accuracy.
    I've watched several of your videos, and I'm very impressed by your workmanship. I have a Italian SAA clone that I couldn't get the barrel off of no matter what I tried. I even broke a vice trying to tighten it down enough to stop the barrel from turning, to no avail.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  5 месяцев назад

      Ya that would help a little. Thanks we appreciate the support and kind words! Ya some barrels are on so tight it sucks. Thanks for watching

    • @reedgarry229
      @reedgarry229 3 месяца назад

      @crob
      I found a single shot 12 gauge with a metal detector one time. I also tried everything to get it to break open. A friend of mine told me
      To soak it in white vinegar for a few days.and it worked. I am not an expert at restoring things but when I find rusty things I want to clean I use the vinegar trick. Don't know if this would help u but it might be worth a try.

  • @kena2195
    @kena2195 10 дней назад +1

    Obviously designed for up close firing I would think. Excellent job!!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  10 дней назад

      Absolutely, 15 to 20 yards is very long distance for these. Thanks for watching!

  • @mrfox7628
    @mrfox7628 5 месяцев назад +1

    The thing with the spring isn’t all that weird, being the first and having a bunch of issues it makes sense that experienced gunsmiths got a bit funky and started improving the gun, same as how myself and other mechanics improve on cars that just didn’t quite cut it coming off the production line

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  5 месяцев назад

      Ya I get it, someone made it work with a non factory part. Thanks for watching!

  • @patrickrooney5130
    @patrickrooney5130 2 месяца назад +2

    I did notice at the start. Some of the screws were loose. But still a great job.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  2 месяца назад +1

      Ya some aren't very tight sometimes, thanks for watching!

  • @michelchartrand7257
    @michelchartrand7257 2 месяца назад +1

    Very interresting and done in good humor,it is appreciated.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  2 месяца назад

      Thanks we appreciate it, thanks for watching!

  • @18echo
    @18echo 6 месяцев назад +1

    Superb restoration 👏👏👏👏 fix cylinder timing lock , extended firing pin hammer , I could edc it , and it will definitely be my Bbq gun .💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks, ya it needs the proper parts and I couldn't find them at the time! Thanks for watching

  • @5.56Media
    @5.56Media 6 месяцев назад +2

    Wow ... that is a pretty intricate trigger/hammer system. Another great job!

  • @nyernga
    @nyernga 2 месяца назад +1

    New guns are accurate, deadly and efficient but these older guns are elegant...........

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  2 месяца назад +1

      I agree, there are some accurate older guns too. Thanks for watching

  • @PeterBel-Ford
    @PeterBel-Ford 3 месяца назад +1

    Excellent, enjoyable and informative video, well presented, thank you.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you for the kind words and for watching!

  • @dxradio33
    @dxradio33 5 месяцев назад +1

    A little backstory on how you came to work on these various firearms would be great. Everything has a story.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  5 месяцев назад

      I hear you, thanks for the advice and for watching!

  • @SCSlimBoiseID
    @SCSlimBoiseID 2 месяца назад +1

    Good job on the restoration! The .41 Colt cartridge never was a power house of a round, so it wasn't particularly surprising to see its lack of penetration in the ballistic gel, and modern loads need to be somewhat anemic to keep pressures on the safe side in those old iron revolvers. Still, the Colt Lightning revolver was fairly popular in the old West, possibly the first reliable double-action revolver in common use. Cheers.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you we appreciate it, thanks for the comments and for watching!

  • @davidhamilton6363
    @davidhamilton6363 2 месяца назад +2

    Ingenuity is the most marvellous thing

  • @JimDog794
    @JimDog794 3 месяца назад +1

    Awesome restoration. She fire well for being that old!

  • @scottthorson11
    @scottthorson11 Месяц назад +1

    Great video! Believable restoration!!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  Месяц назад

      Thanks! We appreciate it! Absolutely we only do authentic restorations!

  • @eugenecussen3735
    @eugenecussen3735 Месяц назад +1

    The outlaw weapon you’re referring to is likely John Wesley Hardins, a notorious gunslinger in the American Old West. Hardin was known to carry a Colt Lightning Revolver M1877, a double-action revolver popular during that era. Interestingly, he had a background in various trades, including working as a cowboy and handling different technical tasks, which showcased some engineering aptitude ....even if not formally trained as an engineer.
    The Colt M1877, called the "Lightning" for its .38 caliber version, was the first double-action revolver made by Colt. Hardin's use of this advanced type of firearm for the time was consistent with his reputation as a highly skilled and technically adept gunfighter.

  • @gregwilliams386
    @gregwilliams386 5 месяцев назад +1

    We have one. A 32-20 Colt Army. Not a Lightning or Thunderer. You're right its being the gunsmith's favorite.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  5 месяцев назад

      Very cool, ya it was. Thanks for watching

  • @Zionist_Eternal
    @Zionist_Eternal 5 месяцев назад +1

    Nicely made and nice job on restoration. Thank you.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  5 месяцев назад

      Yes it is, thanks we appreciate it.

  • @josephcormier5974
    @josephcormier5974 6 месяцев назад +1

    Gentlemen thank you for sharing this spectacular video with us it was very enjoyable keep up the great work six stars

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Joseph for watching and for the 6 stars!

  • @bocan3189
    @bocan3189 6 месяцев назад +1

    Light strikes= Mis-fire... you know what to do.(30 seconds wait)
    Very nice restoration video.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      Right, absolutely! Thanks for watching we appreciate it!

  • @oscarvillarreal9304
    @oscarvillarreal9304 6 месяцев назад

    Este canal nos muestra un video real una restauración perfecta sin errores es usted una persona con un conocimiento único el armas cada pieza cada tornillos es espectacular su trabajo felicidades

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  5 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @muffinstuffin6
    @muffinstuffin6 6 месяцев назад +1

    First pistol I ever shot. Looks great!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      That's cool, thanks we appreciate it!

  • @northernwoodsman
    @northernwoodsman 6 месяцев назад +2

    I still carry mine in the woods. made in 1899 ! ol faithful :)

  • @RezurrectJohn
    @RezurrectJohn 6 месяцев назад +1

    This is sweet and just about 2 weeks ago I found a local pawn that has a Colt Lightning there too. Hopefully make enough money to one day pick it up!

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks, I hope it's there for you! Thanks for watching

  • @nigelkavanagh2048
    @nigelkavanagh2048 6 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliant job guys! Nice little revolver. 👌👏👏

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks Nigel! Yes it is. Thanks for watching

  • @CGASB
    @CGASB Месяц назад +2

    the first successful double-action revolver!!!, yes there were previous attempts in the 1850s but they were either not successful or broke too easily

  • @donnamitchell7707
    @donnamitchell7707 6 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome job on restoring the colt. Have a great day my friend ❤️🙂⚘️.

  • @Ezra-qi3dt
    @Ezra-qi3dt 6 месяцев назад +2

    The vulcanized grips look pretty awesome, my bulldog revolver has similar ones but they’re more ornate.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +1

      Ya they are cool, that's awesome! Thanks for watching

    • @jacquesb8927
      @jacquesb8927 6 месяцев назад +1

      "Valcunized grips", does this mean that they are made from rubber?

    • @Ezra-qi3dt
      @Ezra-qi3dt 6 месяцев назад

      @@jacquesb8927 yes, vulcanized rubber was an early hard plastic that was popular in the 1870s to the 1920s and 30s when Bakelite started becoming more common.

    • @jacquesb8927
      @jacquesb8927 6 месяцев назад

      @@Ezra-qi3dt thanks for lesson. Personally I would have preferred wooden grips.

  • @Skrall_
    @Skrall_ 6 месяцев назад +1

    great restoration, i prefere the non narrated videos with subtitles but you do you. still gonna watch.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks, we appreciate the feedback! Thanks for watching

  • @0Jumpero
    @0Jumpero 2 дня назад +1

    I preferred the videos with just the ambient sounds. They were therapeutic.

  • @petegibson863
    @petegibson863 6 месяцев назад

    Hi Brandon , A beauty ! Another piece of Colt history restored and brought back to life . Billy the Kid and Pat Garret , names I heard when I was a young boy , amazing to see what type of pistol these famous names from the West were using day to day . Had me laughing out loud throwing stones at the targets , keep trying , you will get there ! Thanks again .

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks Pete, yes it is! Ya we were terrible rock throwers! Thanks for watching

  • @chrisearp3232
    @chrisearp3232 3 месяца назад

    Great video. I love that you give info on the process. I think I'm becoming addicted to your videos. Keep up the good work.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  3 месяца назад

      Thank you, we are glad you enjoy them! Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

  • @FrankJCarver
    @FrankJCarver 2 месяца назад +2

    I don't like guns, but you have to appreciate how beautifully made these machines.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  2 месяца назад

      Ya they are works of art, thanks for watching!

  • @Willian_Boa_Tarde
    @Willian_Boa_Tarde 6 месяцев назад +1

    Great video and pretty cool gun, guys!
    Despite not being so good ergonomically, I love the looks of the birdshead handle.

    • @TheKinzlerBros
      @TheKinzlerBros  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you and it is! I like the gun as well! Thanks for watching