Makes me sad when i used to go into a gun shop and see old pieces like that, knowing i couldn't save them all. Thanks for restoring it back to its former glory.
You can get some real bargains if you know how to fix them. Usually just dirty ,especially the firing pins on the old Stevens sxs. I have done 3 so far , and I enjoy fixing them. They were built like tanks . and will last another 100 years.
Keep beautifying old guns like this…that was fun to watch!! I love old single shot guns and old beat up guns in general once brought back to life. Well done.
My little Baikal single shot 12 guage gun looks like the working gun it is, having spent many hours in camp and the veld with me. I usually carry it with size 9 shot, some AAA and some SSG cartridges for varying applications. After 36 years I think it earned the treatment, I shall get into it. Thanks for the video.
I have a similar gun. Mine is a Stevens 20 ga. It also has the cheap factory finish on the stock and forearm. You made that gun look like the more expensive firearms. Good job. I may refinish mine after seeing this.
I have one of these in 20 gauge that my grandfather bought me when I was 8 years old. I'm 55 now and that old shotgun has taken a huge number of rabbits, squirrels, grouse, dove, ducks, geese and a few deer. I;m not thinking I may need to do the same process with mine but I don't think mine needs any repairs just a good cleaning inside and a refinish on the stock. great vid!
There's some elegance in a single shot shotgun that appeals to me that I can't explain. It just a very basic gun that stands on its own-no fancy sights, no magazines, no "tacticool" look. It just is. I have a New England Fiearms .12-gauge I'm looking over now. I paid $80 on it and still functions as good as any fancy pump gun or semi-auto out there. This is the kind of gun that in the days of World War One when a civilian Home Guard was formed, this is what alot of the men and boys shouldered. Look it up. The pictures are there. I guess this appeals to the historian in me.
Very nice. Personally, I love the idea of preserving something like your shotgun. If taken care of it could last your lifetime, and be passed along to the next generation. Good work and great video!
Dad bought me a 20 ga when I was twelve. Of course, Stevens, with hammer. When I was sixteen, he came home from the bar saying he'd sold it to another drunk. Neither of us hunted after that. He wanted a partner, and I wasn't going to be that. And you know, the money for it was never seen at home. Tossed over the bar. Not my money, I never started to poison my brain.
I love the linseed oil finish i have the same shotgun and the brown laquer is just criminal seeing how nice the stocks look when you clean them up, you have inspired me sir thank you.
Well I started to smirk looking at your simple, classic shotgun and your non-professional tools. As I watched I changed my viewpoint. You were considerate of the gun and did your best to recreate the condition and function to as new. I congratulate you on the work, the photography and even the background music. Great Job!
I've had a number of these old single barrel shotguns , I probably couldn't count all the squirrels and rabbits I've taken with this very model as a teenager , most people wouldn't take the time to refurbish these old shotguns I probably would've cleaned it up and left it the way it was but you did a fine job on it !!!
My Dad bought a Harington and Richardson model 58, pretty much an identical shotgun to the one you have, for 75$. He did some cleaning in the receiver, hammer, and firing pin, and touched up metal on the outside of the receiver.and now it shoots like it is brand new. I just saw this video and it reminded me of His work. Great job man 👍
Haha, silly that went unsold for so long. That is a VERY common issue with these shotguns, and a very easy fix. You went above and beyond on restoration.
Agreed. Couldn't believe how quickly I was able to fix it without doing any research whatsoever beforehand. Once I saw that I couldn't help but do everything I could to restore it. Glad I did too because its now my prettiest gun I own
She's a good looker now, nice job. I just restored my old NEF single shot (20ga.) I reblued the barrel and refinished the stock and forearm with red mahogany stain and two coats of satin polyurethane, she's looks good now. Mine isn't as fancy as yours, my stock and forearm are plan with no fancies on them.
Nicely done, typical for end issue that goes unnoticed as most places that sell firearms cannot or don't know how or want to fix them. I too like the natural finish with oil.
I bought a brand new harrington and richardson in Australia for 190$ ..Loved it ,pull back the hammer like a revolver and shoot..My son had an array of different shot guns but loved to shoot the H and R more than any other we had,,great video and great workmanship
Beautiful restoration job. I have a love for single shot rifles and shotguns. There are fancier and more expensive guns out there but the old single barrel breach loading shotgun is light weight, simple to use and are for the most part, trouble free. They will get the job done.
I’m watching this video at 4am…can’t sleep! Glad I found your channel and watched your restoration. Awesome job brother! I love single shot shotguns. The shotgun looks an operates like new! 👍👍Thanks for posting!
I bought my first one of those a long time ago in Timmins, Ontario, for $27.00. New. Sadly I sold it a few years later, and wish I had one now! Good video.
Nice job reworking and cleaning up that old savage Stevens great fire arms I've got a few Steven's I have to pull down and clean up too a bolt action 30-30 and a bolt action .22 hornet one with glass one open sights the 30-30 was my grand mother's she wasn't really tall but she was a crack shot with that hitting woodchucks at just inside 500 yards
You salvaged a shotgun that, by the time you were finished, anyone would be proud to own. I appreciate you including the faux pas that occurred during the restoration process - it's the humanistic part of the equation. In the end, we're all just folks, and you have a nice scattergun that I hope you got for a good price. I'd have it. Thanks for the video; thumbs up from me.
Thank you for watching. Appreciate that someone enjoyed me leaving it in, I feel it gives beginners the chance to see that mistakes can and will happen and arr nothing to fear starting a project over.
Good job, there are millions of these fixer uppers in shops across America. They can be picked up for a reasonable price and with a little elbow grease and a rainy weekend, you can have something nice. Again, good job...
Beautiful piece mate! I have a old single shot cooey that was my grandfather's im gonna fix up...at least ill try and make look this good! :) cheers from canada!
That was my first gun love still to this day I'm a old man now have lots high$ gun's how but would never part with that one great job did same 60years a go 😀👍
I really enjoyed watching your video, as I am going through the same process with an old 410 single shot that belonged to my wife's grandfather! I am also going to refurbish an old Herrington & Richardson ss 12ga that I recently acquired for dirt cheap. I bought the Gun Adapters chamber inserts to now be able to shoot multiple calibers from this H&R 12ga. I am also purchasing the 209 breach adapter to be able to use the H&R 12ga as a black powder muzzle loader! I got those ideas from Dave Canterbury and his videos here on RUclips! You did a masterful job and made that shotgun look beautiful! Stay safe and keep making quality videos!
Good job. I was rooting for you to find that stock bolt and separate the wood from the action. And you did. A tip. A Dremel wire wheel is quite aggressive. Next time try a fine scotchbrite pad. The grey color. Use it with light oil to pull off rust blooms without removing the oxide blue. Be careful on the case hardened receiver too. Its easy to remove as its only .001-2 inch thick. Never use a chemical rust remover. Those little singles are tough as a boot and will live forever with care. NEVER polish the main hinge pin. Grease that contact surface on pin and barrel under lug. Wear on that pin will change the headspace and lockup of the gun.
You did a beautiful job on that weapon man. I can't believe that such a small issue was the reason it went unsold for so long. Also it was a pleasure to meet you at the the DFF meetup.
I couldnt believe it either. Took me a couple minutes to figure out the problem. At least I got a great bush gun for cheap. Thanks for watching. Hope to see you at the next one
Using various grits of sandpaper will remove more of the stain and make a slicker finish than the steel wool. Using steel wool between the coats of Polyurethane or other finish coats will make it slicker. Most of the Model 94's by Savage Stevens were Birch hardwood stocks, or some other type of hardwood. I've never seen a Walnut wood stock on a Model 94. I have refinished the stocks on at least 6 different Savage Stevens that needed a new look. Your gun looks nice.
Good job on your restoration.. The stock finish looks good but next time try finishing the wood with boiled linseed oil. That's hard to beat and the grain pops well. Easy to fix any dings that may later happen as well. Still good work and fine job.l
My great granny left me with an old Stevens 20 ga. single shot. I fired it last time in 1990 to see it it was in working order. Other than that, it hadn’t been fired since her nephew died in 1959. It just sits in my vault and I would like to get it restored for no other reason than sentimental.
Thank you, both for the restoration and for taking time to record and post the video. I saw an old Stevens single shot 12 gauge at my local gun store yesterday and almost bought it. After doing some research (part of which resulted in viewing your video) I'm going to call them first thing tomorrow morning and have them hold it until I get a deposit to them. I am obliged to you.
Yes, I did. It is in remarkable condition for a 100 year old gun. The wood furniture cleaned up very nicely with 0000 steel wool. I wiped the wood with medical alcohol before an application of paste wax. The result does not look anything at all close to being a century in age. In another act that some might regard savage, I shortened the barrel from its ungainly and awkward 30 inches to a much more manageable 20 inches. I drilled and tapped a hole near the end of the barrel and installed a modern and larger brass bead. The result is a super-simple, easily-repaired, and ultimately reliable 12 gauge shotgun that, if I was allowed to choose just One Gun To Rule Them All, would grab as I headed, for the last time, out the front door and into Disaster World.
@@paulgustafson8895 While the description of your mods made me cringe a little, that's my problem. If it makes you happy, that's all that counts. Glad you were able to get the gun and enjoy it.
Exact make and model of the one I bought in the early seventies. Got it from Montgomery Ward in a big city. $30 dollars and carried it right out the door unwrapped. No background checks or anything. Still like new but needs a new firing pin from too much dry firing.
Danny Lee Well my videos are more of a hobby to me, something I typically only do when I'm in the mood to do so. As such months can go by where I don't upload a video. Can't blame anyone for not subbing to me for that reason
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Makes me sad when i used to go into a gun shop and see old pieces like that, knowing i couldn't save them all. Thanks for restoring it back to its former glory.
You can get some real bargains if you know how to fix them. Usually just dirty ,especially the firing pins on the old Stevens sxs. I have done 3 so far , and I enjoy fixing them. They were built like tanks . and will last another 100 years.
Keep beautifying old guns like this…that was fun to watch!! I love old single shot guns and old beat up guns in general once brought back to life. Well done.
You are killing me with that leatherman screwdriver tool....that being said...Respect for a great job.
Great job. You’ve taken an old gun and given it a new lease of life. Well done you. Looks great 👍
My little Baikal single shot 12 guage gun looks like the working gun it is, having spent many hours in camp and the veld with me. I usually carry it with size 9 shot, some AAA and some SSG cartridges for varying applications. After 36 years I think it earned the treatment, I shall get into it. Thanks for the video.
Man I just love the old single shots !
Just picked up a Single Shot shotgun for $50, plan on fixing it up. This video helped me out a lot.
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I have a similar gun. Mine is a Stevens 20 ga. It also has the cheap factory finish on the stock and forearm. You made that gun look like the more expensive firearms. Good job. I may refinish mine after seeing this.
thank you. what a wonderful restoration. i used to have a similar gun...years ago. i hope someone treats it with as much care.
WOW!! what a fantastic job on a beautiful old war horse. kudos to you, sir!!
carry on!!
I have one of these in 20 gauge that my grandfather bought me when I was 8 years old. I'm 55 now and that old shotgun has taken a huge number of rabbits, squirrels, grouse, dove, ducks, geese and a few deer. I;m not thinking I may need to do the same process with mine but I don't think mine needs any repairs just a good cleaning inside and a refinish on the stock. great vid!
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There's some elegance in a single shot shotgun that appeals to me that I can't explain. It just a very basic gun that stands on its own-no fancy sights, no magazines, no "tacticool" look. It just is. I have a New England Fiearms .12-gauge I'm looking over now. I paid $80 on it and still functions as good as any fancy pump gun or semi-auto out there. This is the kind of gun that in the days of World War One when a civilian Home Guard was formed, this is what alot of the men and boys shouldered. Look it up. The pictures are there. I guess this appeals to the historian in me.
Very nice. Personally, I love the idea of preserving something like your shotgun. If taken care of it could last your lifetime, and be passed along to the next generation. Good work and great video!
Excellent restoration of a rural iconic shotgun used by millions of Americans. I have had 20 gauge for over 50 years and works like new.
Dad bought me a 20 ga when I was twelve. Of course, Stevens, with hammer. When I was sixteen, he came home from the bar saying he'd sold it to another drunk. Neither of us hunted after that. He wanted a partner, and I wasn't going to be that. And you know, the money for it was never seen at home. Tossed over the bar. Not my money, I never started to poison my brain.
I have my father’s with tenite stock and forend. You did a damn fine job! Got me motivated to get mine in working order.
I love the linseed oil finish i have the same shotgun and the brown laquer is just criminal seeing how nice the stocks look when you clean them up, you have inspired me sir thank you.
Well I started to smirk looking at your simple, classic shotgun and your non-professional tools. As I watched I changed my viewpoint. You were considerate of the gun and did your best to recreate the condition and function to as new. I congratulate you on the work, the photography and even the background music. Great Job!
I've had a number of these old single barrel shotguns , I probably couldn't count all the squirrels and rabbits I've taken with this very model as a teenager , most people wouldn't take the time to refurbish these old shotguns I probably would've cleaned it up and left it the way it was but you did a fine job on it !!!
I need one..sell it to me
My Dad bought a Harington and Richardson model 58, pretty much an identical shotgun to the one you have, for 75$. He did some cleaning in the receiver, hammer, and firing pin, and touched up metal on the outside of the receiver.and now it shoots like it is brand new. I just saw this video and it reminded me of His work. Great job man 👍
fixing to restore my Model 94 M that my dad owned thanks to watching your video. A JOB WELL DONE SIR !!!
Haha, silly that went unsold for so long. That is a VERY common issue with these shotguns, and a very easy fix. You went above and beyond on restoration.
Agreed. Couldn't believe how quickly I was able to fix it without doing any research whatsoever beforehand. Once I saw that I couldn't help but do everything I could to restore it. Glad I did too because its now my prettiest gun I own
@@ApocalypticBlades My father-in-law has one I want to do for him because it was handed down from his dad. Thank you so much for the video!
Great job. You show this ol 12 ga some love
Good job! I have my great grandfather’s and this is perfect for what I was wanting to do to clean it up. I will pass it down to my son one day.
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She's a good looker now, nice job. I just restored my old NEF single shot (20ga.) I reblued the barrel and refinished the stock and forearm with red mahogany stain and two coats of satin polyurethane, she's looks good now. Mine isn't as fancy as yours, my stock and forearm are plan with no fancies on them.
Nicely done, typical for end issue that goes unnoticed as most places that sell firearms cannot or don't know how or want to fix them. I too like the natural finish with oil.
I bought a brand new harrington and richardson in Australia for 190$ ..Loved it ,pull back the hammer like a revolver and shoot..My son had an array of different shot guns but loved to shoot the H and R more than any other we had,,great video and great workmanship
You did a great job on that gun! Proof that there are hidden gems out there to be had if a person puts a little work into it.
Beautiful restoration job. I have a love for single shot rifles and shotguns. There are fancier and more expensive guns out there but the old single barrel breach loading shotgun is light weight, simple to use and are for the most part, trouble free. They will get the job done.
I’m watching this video at 4am…can’t sleep! Glad I found your channel and watched your restoration. Awesome job brother! I love single shot shotguns. The shotgun looks an operates like new! 👍👍Thanks for posting!
These old shotguns mean a great deal to many of us. They have more sentimental value than any amount of money can buy.
Better made than many of today's guns, You can still get parts for them.
I bought my first one of those a long time ago in Timmins, Ontario, for $27.00. New. Sadly I sold it a few years later, and wish I had one now! Good video.
Brother, you turned that shotgun into a beautiful piece!!! EXCELLENT JOB my friend!!! Happy shooting. ☆Jay. 👍👍
Thank you for taking the time to restore a work of art
I added a 5/8 rib to mine and now it’s a poor mans BT99. It’s great on the Trap range. Honestly great job!
Nice job reworking and cleaning up that old savage Stevens great fire arms I've got a few Steven's I have to pull down and clean up too a bolt action 30-30 and a bolt action .22 hornet one with glass one open sights the 30-30 was my grand mother's she wasn't really tall but she was a crack shot with that hitting woodchucks at just inside 500 yards
Excellent work on the shotgun and the video.
Looks tome that you have found your new trade. You look like you were enjoying this project.
You salvaged a shotgun that, by the time you were finished, anyone would be proud to own. I appreciate you including the faux pas that occurred during the restoration process - it's the humanistic part of the equation. In the end, we're all just folks, and you have a nice scattergun that I hope you got for a good price. I'd have it. Thanks for the video; thumbs up from me.
Thank you for watching. Appreciate that someone enjoyed me leaving it in, I feel it gives beginners the chance to see that mistakes can and will happen and arr nothing to fear starting a project over.
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Nice job. I have that same 94f and now I have a new project.
Good job, there are millions of these fixer uppers in shops across America. They can be picked up for a reasonable price and with a little elbow grease and a rainy weekend, you can have something nice. Again, good job...
Nice looking gun and great video. Well done!
Heirloom quality work, beautiful work.
Bravo, very well done! The final product is really incredible...
Man, awesome job! You did a great job on that restoration.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever. nice work.
Beautiful piece mate! I have a old single shot cooey that was my grandfather's im gonna fix up...at least ill try and make look this good! :) cheers from canada!
I recently redid a Stevens 9478 single shot 12 ga Enjoyed your video
Labor of love and worth passing down generations.
Better than a new one.
That was my first gun love still to this day I'm a old man now have lots high$ gun's how but would never part with that one great job did same 60years a go 😀👍
That is a beautiful shotgun great job man
WOW! Very impressed, great job
I really enjoyed watching your video, as I am going through the same process with an old 410 single shot that belonged to my wife's grandfather!
I am also going to refurbish an old Herrington & Richardson ss 12ga that I recently acquired for dirt cheap. I bought the Gun Adapters chamber inserts to now be able to shoot multiple calibers from this H&R 12ga. I am also purchasing the 209 breach adapter to be able to use the H&R 12ga as a black powder muzzle loader!
I got those ideas from Dave Canterbury and his videos here on RUclips!
You did a masterful job and made that shotgun look beautiful! Stay safe and keep making quality videos!
Nice work. You've turned it into a highly desirable piece.
Man that came out nice...showpiece quality now!
Nice job I like that single Barrell shotgun. I am shotgun lover that gun is perfect for hunting. Keep it up love from Pakistan.
Same as my grandfather's gun.. I learned to shoot using this gun.. Learned the hard the hard way of recoil
Good job. I was rooting for you to find that stock bolt and separate the wood from the action. And you did. A tip. A Dremel wire wheel is quite aggressive. Next time try a fine scotchbrite pad. The grey color. Use it with light oil to pull off rust blooms without removing the oxide blue. Be careful on the case hardened receiver too. Its easy to remove as its only .001-2 inch thick. Never use a chemical rust remover. Those little singles are tough as a boot and will live forever with care. NEVER polish the main hinge pin. Grease that contact surface on pin and barrel under lug. Wear on that pin will change the headspace and lockup of the gun.
Great job, never mind the haters. You did a awesome job. I would let you do my weapons.
Thanks for a great video
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Excellent video. I've just got a Cooey 84, almost identical to yours and it requires the same restoration.
Good job what a fun project. I’ve started looking for a single barrel.
I have one of those in an ‘M’ model,36” barrel. I will do your method. Thanks for your hard work.
You did a beautiful job on that weapon man. I can't believe that such a small issue was the reason it went unsold for so long. Also it was a pleasure to meet you at the the DFF meetup.
I couldnt believe it either. Took me a couple minutes to figure out the problem. At least I got a great bush gun for cheap.
Thanks for watching. Hope to see you at the next one
absolutely beautiful,well done.one of the best videos I’ve seen ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
cool! my brothers about to refinish our days old shotgun. thumbs up the vid. nice work
Everybody is looking for single shots and it ejects a plus.Well done.
Thanks. Looked this up because my grandmother gave me my great grandfathers model 94. Going to the same to mine.
Thanks for posting this. Quite thorough and informative. I feel fully prepared to perform a basic restoration on any gun after seeing this. -b
That’s a sweet shotgun & great job!
Finished, the gun looks good!
It’s a lot easier to unfold the flat head like you hade it and then refold the Multi tool nice video I like single shots
Very nice restoration..
Great job bud. I'm working on one just like it.
I've always had singles. Both break action and bolts. I prefer them. FUN!
Great job this a great gun to pass down to the next generation
Using various grits of sandpaper will remove more of the stain and make a slicker finish than the steel wool. Using steel wool between the coats of Polyurethane or other finish coats will make it slicker. Most of the Model 94's by Savage Stevens were Birch hardwood stocks, or some other type of hardwood. I've never seen a Walnut wood stock on a Model 94. I have refinished the stocks on at least 6 different Savage Stevens that needed a new look. Your gun looks nice.
The grandfather of the kid who pawned that gun would be damn proud
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Did a wonderful job.
Excellent work.
You should be very proud of yourself. That's a lovely job you done on the Gun. Not over done like some do but a sentimental restoration. Well done.
Looks fantastic
A very dependable firearm with many years of use ahead of it. Good Job!
I have a similar gun, nice to see the labor of love
Good job on your restoration.. The stock finish looks good but next time try finishing the wood with boiled linseed oil. That's hard to beat and the grain pops well. Easy to fix any dings that may later happen as well. Still good work and fine job.l
Very beautifull gun , great work bro , nice video .
I see why you have so many subs Chasen, this was satisfying to watch
Thanks man. I'm trying to get back into uploading soon, so hopefully you'll be seeing more content like this
I finally got back into uploading Doom videos after well over a year of nothing. Hope the same inspiration hits you for your weapon videos!
Nice work! You did not show the hard part of getting those springs back in the receiver!
Looks great! Receiver is beautiful.
The same beloved gun of my late Oldman...
My great granny left me with an old Stevens 20 ga. single shot. I fired it last time in 1990 to see it it was in working order. Other than that, it hadn’t been fired since her nephew died in 1959. It just sits in my vault and I would like to get it restored for no other reason than sentimental.
That was emotional. I cried towards the end.
I had to go get therapy
Beautiful, nice job!
Thank you, both for the restoration and for taking time to record and post the video. I saw an old Stevens single shot 12 gauge at my local gun store yesterday and almost bought it. After doing some research (part of which resulted in viewing your video) I'm going to call them first thing tomorrow morning and have them hold it until I get a deposit to them. I am obliged to you.
Paul, did you end up getting the gun?
Yes, I did. It is in remarkable condition for a 100 year old gun. The wood furniture cleaned up very nicely with 0000 steel wool. I wiped the wood with medical alcohol before an application of paste wax. The result does not look anything at all close to being a century in age. In another act that some might regard savage, I shortened the barrel from its ungainly and awkward 30 inches to a much more manageable 20 inches. I drilled and tapped a hole near the end of the barrel and installed a modern and larger brass bead. The result is a super-simple, easily-repaired, and ultimately reliable 12 gauge shotgun that, if I was allowed to choose just One Gun To Rule Them All, would grab as I headed, for the last time, out the front door and into Disaster World.
@@paulgustafson8895 While the description of your mods made me cringe a little, that's my problem. If it makes you happy, that's all that counts. Glad you were able to get the gun and enjoy it.
Exact make and model of the one I bought in the early seventies.
Got it from Montgomery Ward in a big city.
$30 dollars and carried it right out the door unwrapped.
No background checks or anything.
Still like new but needs a new firing pin from too much dry firing.
For the amount of effort you put into your vids I feel like you should have more subs...
Danny Lee
Well my videos are more of a hobby to me, something I typically only do when I'm in the mood to do so. As such months can go by where I don't upload a video. Can't blame anyone for not subbing to me for that reason
Chasen Tom Oh.... I still like your vids and think you should have more subscribers ❤
Nice work Brother!
perfectly done keep the good job
Very nice work. Now you have a squirrel busting long gun.
Looks good , i would have removed the stock before refinishing so much easier no taping required . Good job.
That looks beautiful man! If you didn’t up the value of that shotgun I don’t know what will.
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These are typically pretty cheap guns, but I would like to look into it and see if I did up the value any.
It went from $100 to $110
Outstanding..now I gotta find me one
Must have been a pain to do all this work AND film it. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful results.