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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Gunsmith of Williamsburg (1969)

 An incredible video detailing the intricate and steps required to masterfully create a beautiful black powder firearm from the 18th century.

VIDEO HERE  (1 hour)

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11 comments:

  1. CraigJanuary 18, 2022 at 4:11 PM

    My junior high metal shop teacher showed this to his classes. Great must watch.(1979)

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    1. UnknownJanuary 20, 2022 at 11:50 AM

      We watched it in A&P school in the early nineties.

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  2. hjetsJanuary 18, 2022 at 4:41 PM

    I saw a program once on the gunsmiths of williamsburg and took a vacation there one year to inquire about having a gun made. I had a flintlock made for me by Royland Southgate and wanted another high quality flintlock. They looked at me like I was an idiot. They don't sell guns, they're employees of the State of Virginia.

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  3. Dakota VikingJanuary 19, 2022 at 3:01 AM

    Thank You for that, I could have watched that craftsmanship for several hours. Visited Colonial Williamsburg in the mid 80's don't remember a gunsmith, wonder if they still have one.

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    1. Fish Out of WaterJanuary 19, 2022 at 7:49 AM

      Wouldn't be at all surprised if now ex governor Northam eliminated the job.

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  4. ChrisJanuary 19, 2022 at 8:32 AM

    They still have one, I was there in 2019. He makes one or two rifles a year. Williamsburg is a fascinating place. They make all of the replacement materials they can on site with Colonial methods. Watching the blacksmith make nails is particularly interesting.

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  5. MacArchJanuary 19, 2022 at 8:59 AM

    The Gunsmith is still on the website…. https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/locations/gunsmith-shop/

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  6. JoelJanuary 19, 2022 at 10:49 AM

    My friend's father (Mr. Brumfield) was a gunsmith there through the 80s and 90s. Really nice, laid back guy. The best part of living in this area is you become immune to the sounds of muskets, cannons and pretty much any sound that comes from Camp Peary.

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  7. HalfElfJanuary 19, 2022 at 12:30 PM

    I also saw this in metal shop circa 1979, and was fascinated, the others in the series include the cooper(barrel maker) and a wheelwright. Good easy veiwing.

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  8. BillDaveJanuary 19, 2022 at 4:43 PM

    Great video. I always thought a octagonal barrel had improved strength, guess I was wrong.

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  9. loftyJanuary 19, 2022 at 5:29 PM

    What a wonderful way to spend an hour, I was almost sorry when it ended.

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