EXTREMELY Rare Gun Lighter Restoration, World War II - D-day 1944!

Rare Gun Lighter Restoration from World War II - D-day 1944! This time I repair and restore a very cool war relic built of .50 Cal cartridges by a soldier during WW II.
About the rare .50 Cal gun lighter
This is a very special and cool looking war relic from the World War 2. It’s found by a metal detecting group in France and giving to me to restore. Its made out of .50 Cal machineguns cartridges and it looks very cool. The lighter is made of a brass base and old copper cartridges dated 1942 and 1943. The .50 Cal ammunition was mostly used in the browning machineguns during WW2.
THE RESTORATION PROCESS
I started cleaning the lighter to get an overview of damages so I could plan the restoration. Then I continued by detaching all the lighter parts which was soldered on the lighter frame: the trigger, the trigger guard and the copper cartridges.
I cleaned the gun frame and the copper cartridges in my sandblaster using very fine aluminum beads together with low air pressure. Just to avoid unnecessary damage to the restoration project.
There were a lot of dents and scratches on the lighter parts but overall a very fine condition after all these years on in the ground. I also gave the parts a light hand grinding with some high 1500 grit sandpaper. I polished all the parts but I managed to keep the old look of the lighter still preserve some of the wear and tear on the lighter.
All the small parts was in my mini tumbler using aluminum oxide as my media.
When all the parts was cleaned I soldered it all together and added lighter fluid cotton, a new wick, flint and flint spring to the project. And finished by making a new wick lid from a .308 Winchester hunting bullet
I really think this restoration video turned out very good. Please subscribe if you want to see more cool upcoming projects 🙂 And DON’T FORGET TO SEE my F-4 PHANTOM II Aircraft Restoration - • F-4 PHANTOM II Aircraf... 👈
Thanks for watching my channel. See you soon.
Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin.

[@derandere4965]

Symbol: Shoulder badge „Big Red One“, US 1st Infantry Division.
They were the first US unit to land in Sicily and, later, on the Normandy beaches.
Generally, they made it a bad habit to be the first EVERYHWERE, and that would include the city of Aachen, the first German city to be occupied by the Western Allies.

[@nicholasemerson9852]

My old unit in Afghanistan

[@davidjohnston330]

And a fantastic movie staring Lee Marvin.

[@derandere4965]

@@nicholasemerson9852. good you made it out alive.

[@saveliymirnyy]

Он их сам делает старыми и зелёными. У него все видео такие. Все что он ремонтирует все пузырями пошло зелёное. Химическаяа я реакция. А не природа. Обман зрителя

[@jaredsmidt6346]

The Big Red 1 out Ft. Riley, Kansas.

[@raserus]

John D. would be proud to see how his lighter was brought back to life. Stellar work.

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Would be awesome if he or a relative saw this

[@Fishmoalapaix]

I Wonder how many John D. were on Omaha Beach and if internet foes could find his children/grand children.

[@madmax82988]

You don't know that.

[@Einherjar_17]

Usually in that environment "Jhon D." is for "Jhon Doe", also known as an anonymous person, or someone "without a name."
He means that this item has no owner, the owner is whoever finds it, something logical in that place and in those times, it must have passed through many hands...

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you so much ❤️ :)

[@scottenglert4083]

I was young enough growing up to not really appreciate it but eventually learned of the significance of our quiet, old guy neighbor - one summer in the 1980s he and his wife took a trip to Europe (they *never* traveled)... My mom told me - they are going to a reunion / ceremony... turns out he was a medic with the Big Red One - followed Patton & Bradley around - Africa... Italy...D-Day...Battle of the Bulge. He lived a long but I'd guess also an at least somewhat troubled life after 1945. I've lived in reverence of him ever since I learned as a young teenager more about what his service involved...

[@monicagooch5906]

I always taught my children to never just see an old person as an old person and nothing else - they always have a history to be told, and some of them would put us all to shame. I'm happy to say my children treat elderly people with respect, regardless of who they are.

[@SesshouFan22]

@@monicagooch5906 I used to tell my brothers a lot of those old guys and gals were once more badass than most of us could ever hope to be.

[@KamshotUshatPomoev]

👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐
Если бы не вы,то никто.

[@KamshotUshatPomoev]

​@@monicagooch5906они ни когда бы вас не опозорили.

[@user-wl5qj5fq2n]

Excellent, as usual. This is not a job, this is the art.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@user-bf8zp3xu5x]

Täyttä taidetta. Mestarin työtä.

[@Lighthawk_Demon]

I think we should all take a moment to honor and thank John D. for his service, and possibly his sacrifice.
Thank you sir for serving and/or your sacrifice for the greater good of this world.
God Bless You!!! 🇺🇸🗽

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Salute

[@Bl0ckfett]

I don't think so. You Americans think you make the world better. The only thing you can make is war. And I don't remember WWII.

[@sir-ht4pj8nm1l]

Nothing more satisfying than a clean restoration 👌

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks, glad you think so

[@GraemeBurgess1]

i bet that lighter could tell some stories, imagine the history. Such a great restoration as usual

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks for watching and for your kind words 👌

[@4551...]

Мастер, ты молодец, красавчик, ЛУЧШИЙ!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ОФИГЕННАЯ РАБОТА!!!!!!!! 🥇🥇🥇✔️✔️✔️

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊❤

[@ThatRasinger26]

Am I the only one who noticed the doll blink? 😂😂

[@singaroy1124]

Found your comment. I'm not the only one

[@smn_brice4081]

Ah je suis pas fou 😱

[@heyboo1954]

What min

[@ThatRasinger26]

​@@heyboo1954 11.43 or there abouts

[@masstrapper7645]

That is the emblem of the big red 1. Man you get some of the coolest WW2 artifacts. Another fantastic job. 👍👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot I really appreciat it 😊

[@captbriansbees]

Lost my father in law 2 years ago, he was Big Red 1 during Vietnam. Thank you for this video. Btw, his name was Martin too.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

sorry to hear that you lost him 😢

[@user-ii6dl4vr2g]

Здравствуй, дорогой друг. Давно не имел возможности посмотреть твои видео,так как уже год на войне. Пошёл добровольцем. Не устаю восхищаться твоим мастерством,твоими чудесными руками, которые творят искусство возрождения. Всех благ тебе,и побольше интересных находок и реставраций.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot I am glad you returned safe 😊

[@user-eg3yv3xr7s]

I'm quite certain that the person who created this device all those years ago, is happy to see how you have given his creation a new life.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

I really hope so

[@dragonmaid1360]

Its possibly hes already passed but wouldnt it be neat to find the family?

[@mjb12141963]

They were called the Greatest Generation. Not to take anything away from what those men and women did at home and abroad, but the men and women who have fought and died and been injured over the last 2 or 3 decades are pretty badass too. I want to say a huge Thanks with tears of gratitude for all those who fought, died, or were injured physically and, or emotionally to make America and the rest of the world a little safer from the bad people who seek to take advantage of others. Happy Memorial Day to all who served.

[@user-ms3fs2dp3g]

Марти, Вы - отличный мастер! С удовольствием смотрю все Ваши видео, спасибо.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I really appreciate it 😊

[@russhoffman6301]

The logo on the grip is for the US Army's 1st Infantry Division

[@warheader-gaming5462]

I'm not the only person who was thinking that too ( 2:31)

[@brandonkoblens4832]

Known as the "Big Red One"

[@cathybenson5119]

Wow. I wonder if John D of Omaha is still alive. Or his family.

[@brucemitchell5637]

I was thinking the same thing! It would be nice if his family could see what he made!

[@stewwilliams1537]

What an honor to restore such items of historic value. Truly a calling on your part. Thank you for your craft sir, job well done.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for watching 😊

[@Nikolay06]

Как всегда супер! А музыка в конце создает волнительный момент! Очень круто! Всегда с удовольствием смотрю Ваши реставрации! Спасибо!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for watching I really appreciate it

[@A.R.C.77]

Dam that a cool lighter

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot

[@mattvermillion6062]

Beautiful restoration. Thank you. Now, go enjoy a beer. ;)

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks so much Matt. Yes will do - cheers 🍻

[@michaelmcdonnell5998]

All the guys must have had a laugh when John D lit their smokes with that!
The greatest generation ♥️

[@AwesomeRestorations]

yes I think so too ❤😊

[@Rick40867]

Ultimate This is called Art

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks 😊

[@andybrooks7228]

They made a movie about the 1st infantry division based on Samuel Fuller's experience during WW2.
The movie was made in 1980 and starred Lee Marvin and Mark Hamill.
The 1st infantry division was known as the big red one which is also the name of the movie.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot for info 👍👍

[@ArthurShelby...]

Nice video of preserving this piece of art from WWII...

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks so much glad you think so 😊

[@mikecon7634]

That first vise needs an awesome restoration!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

yes - agree 😂

[@5.56Media]

"Big Red One" ... Amazing!!!!!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot

[@abellos]

Martin, i like how u start from a piece of garbage and transform it into a shiny item! god job as usual

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@bulentilhangoncaloglu1756]

After all, war is not good. This is a lighter with bad memories. Thank you for restoring it to remind us how beautiful peace is. You did another great job. In the meantime, you need to hire and train an apprentice... These restoration works must continue after you are gone... Let me remind you... 😉

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks for your comment I appreciate it 😊

[@krirali637]

مبدع بمعنى ألكلمة ولديك لمسة إحترافية ♥️♥️♥️♥️👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks so much 😊

[@mullerpotgieter]

A true preservation of history

[@blazewolf9038]

really miss watching ur episodes always a good way to end the nite

[@tomswindler64]

As always you have outdone yourself,great restoration.nice way to honor the military veterans from the past.great video.just keep on doing what you do best.😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for watching I really appreciate it 😊

[@Hargravity]

I'd like to see a video of how they make them look old and damaged before they "restore" them.

[@My_Op]

The John D. Omaha 44 at the end is a silly joke: John Doe, Omaha Beach, 1944. Most of his viewers aren't that bright 🙂

[@TrueThiago]

Beautiful! 👏
Rio de Janeiro - 🇧🇷

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@markfigueroa1681]

Thanks for going back to the ambient background sounds. It helps me sleep

[@AwesomeRestorations]

You're welcome 😊

[@hairychest7865]

Good job as always Martin

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@scotty2735]

That's the Big Red 1, I very rough and tough US army unit

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks for info 👍

[@alinka1776]

Пескоструйная обработка это просто фантастика какая-то ❤❤❤

[@AwesomeRestorations]

yes I think so too 😊

[@MetalRush666]

History is lit

[@allanpullin7435]

1st Army corps

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks for info 😊

[@-Cece]

The Solider looking on at 3:04 got me. Thank you for the video.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks for watching 😊

[@mscudde2]

Epic!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@Tim-57]

Beautiful.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@smashyrashy]

Bro really said "sorry guys" for the squeaky vice instead of just muting the sound for 2 seconds

[@jackfruitearth702]

This is a beautiful way to show tribute to John D and his unit.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks glad you think so

[@dennisfeldmann7399]

Thanks again for this opportunity too watch your videos.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks so much for watching Dennis

[@FerSniper]

Лучший, спасибо за потраченное время!!! Здоровья тебе и твоей семье!!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@andregatinhobrancomiau]

The soldier would say to you now: Your restoration work deserves a medal of recognition for the beautiful work done 🎖️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😌😉✌🏻

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for your comment, I am glad you think so 😊

[@1b1uster]

Brilliant!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot

[@jorgeandreszanocchi6485]

Outstanding work Martin. Always respecting lost war veteran's belongings. As a veteran myself, I thank you for these restorations.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for watching I am really happy you like what I do 😊

[@klio_dm2507]

Реставрация удалась на славу. Спасибо за видео. Воскресенье получилось интересное😊

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you very much for watching 😊

[@user-hz5fx4gd4e]

Cool!!! she survived 🔥

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot

[@scottcates]

Outstanding

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks

[@BrokeMoFo]

My Grandparents worked at that plant, my grandma was one of the inspectors checking the 50 cal. shells. Still have one from when she worked there.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

that is so cool 😊👍

[@jpwood6661]

Outstanding!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@user-wv3wl9tb6g]

Очень красивая зажигалка.Вы как всегда лучше всех.Продолжайте свое любимое дело и радуйте нас дальше,прекрасной реставрацией старых вещей

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I really appreciate it 😊

[@1995ribeiro1]

Awesome!!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ianlinera1376]

That's beautiful

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you

[@juansanchez351]

La gente confía en tus restauraciones por la gran cantidad de tu mano de obra... el encendedor quedó perfectamente restaurado. Saludos cordiales desde Argentina 🇦🇷 para ti

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@user-bm2if1qm1k]

اهلا يا صديقي المحترف الفنان ..انا صديقك من جمهوريه العراق العربيه

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@iliketocomment8144]

That lighter is beautiful and badass.👏🫡

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks I think so too

[@KSA_507]

اعظم وافخم عمليه اصلاح وتجديد ❤

[@Mertozdemir84]

Yeahhh ❤❤❤❤

[@andyglegg]

Fantastic !

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks

[@billfisher6708]

WOW!! Nice!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@user-wr3od1dc4z]

Шикарная работа. Мастеру респект 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@ianwalls4976]

Amazing thankyou

[@AwesomeRestorations]

You’re welcome 😊

[@khozabenhamid9745]

It's either those round we're defect or been customized by soldier at that time.. short story, it's nice to see it been brought to live again 😊

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks, glad you liked it

[@g.n.n.-shorts]

Отличная работа, как всегда прекрасный результат.👍👍👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot

[@Eduardo-ob8je]

Awesome! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@louise3993]

I don’t know what’s crazier. The old things you find to restore or how crazy good they look when you are done. I think both. Wait didn’t you keep Heineken beer in the fridge. Now I think I see Budweiser. Random doll in the drawer. I’m sure there is a back story to it. Another amazing restoration. 😊. Thanks for showing us

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot for your comment 😊 I did keep the Heineken fridge - it is at my office and then I have the Budweiser in the garage 🍻

[@claudineisantos9317]

Extraordinário excelente trabalho parabéns

[@AwesomeRestorations]

muito obrigado

[@Kauthaji]

Badass, AR!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks, glad you think so 😊

[@1111capri]

That is pretty bad ass

[@AwesomeRestorations]

glad you think so 😊

[@undergoddess]

another glorious one ❤

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you so much :)

[@petercozzaglio6070]

Good morning, thank you for a Sunday morning restore.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks so much for watching 😊

[@petercozzaglio6070]

@@AwesomeRestorations 😉

[@JohnThorpe1623]

Beautiful!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot

[@kenichimorimatsu717]

Perfect

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you

[@TvoyProDed]

Super Puper Duper 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you

[@robertrutherford8874]

Yes sir! Big Red 1!

[@mulyyudi9217]

Always amazing

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks

[@sandiearmagost2914]

It’s amazing how fast sandblasting brings it back to life. As always! brilliant work!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

sandblasting is really king 😊

[@Serzh_Molotov]

Отличная работа, благодарю за вашу работу.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks so much 😊

[@kizlok73]

Hello Martin, I'm currently cleaning out my micro workshop and I took a break because I was a bit fascinated by the number of things I have, I came across your new video and I got new energy, great greetings and thank you🙋🏻‍♂️ cheers 🍻

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Ha ha a good break once in awhile is good Tomasz. Have a great day and enjoy the sunny day ☀️🍺 cheers from Sweden

[@w.e.coyote295]

AWESOME. As always.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks

[@w00dm31st3r]

Sandblasting and polishing look very satisfying

[@AwesomeRestorations]

I think so too 😊

[@silentvoice5052]

Самое невероятное что я видел. Работа бомбическая👍👍👍Супер мастер-фломастер🙂

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@marcyielloleao538]

Mais um trabalho excepcional que mostra a sua dedicação e seu profissionalismo. Gosto de ver suas restaurações

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I really appreciate it 😊

[@Whatalife36]

Very cool

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you

[@waynewright6979]

Absolutely….WOW!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot

[@tinhosantana6424]

Muito lindo parabéns pelo trabalho

[@AwesomeRestorations]

muito obrigado 😊

[@emilin69]

beautiful

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@truthlesslouw]

Lt Winters doing some sandblasting I see! Awesome work as always!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much. Yes nice of him to stop by and help me 😊😊

[@NorthernMechanics]

Well done! 👌👑🍻🍻💯

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks

[@jordanbird9270]

Mesmerizing

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks I am glad you think so 😊

[@sirtumasyan]

Thanks you 🙏

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Welcome 😊

[@loverofniteghostfreak364]

Holy talk about being blown away...u did a fantastic job wow

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@nickmaylock94]

Шикарная, тонкая работа! Спасибо за видео! Вы лучший!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@juliocesarfonsecagarciaces8845]

Dear friend, you never cease to surprise me with your magnificent videos, not only because of the work of art that you bring back to life, but also because of the quality of your audiovisual, my respects to you, I only have the doubt that you have with the restored objects.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I am really happy that you like what I do. I keep the restored objects :)