Napoleon 3 era Lefaucheux revolver Restoration

#gunrestoration #restoration #restauration

Restoration of a 1860 ( Napoleon III era ) Lefaucheux revolver. We have found this gun while magnet fishing in South of France.

Judging by its condition, it has been in the water for decades and we decided to not to contact the police.
The gun was damaged but we decided to preserve it by removing the rust, making it functionnal and protecting the metal for a display.

This video is only a restoration of an historical object and in no way about the apology of weapons.

Material used :

𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 and 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 :

𝙏𝙞𝙠𝙏𝙤𝙠:
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[axelfoley]

J'admire ta patience pour tes restauration vraiment du beau travail.

[agnesmalloy]

I absolutely love videos like this no talking or music work and soothing sounds! So enjoyable thank you!❤

[jeromewagschal]

From someone who restores guitars for a living among other things I can say you did an AMAZING job...I'm extremely impressed...

[pauli.vanili]

The engineering that went into these old time weapons always astounds me.

[nzim]

I’m so so glad you kept the hand grips and only lightly restored them. Too many people ruin Restos like this by replacing them when it isn’t needed. When I saw the condition they were in I was really hoping you’d keep them.

[odekipalace]

brilliant work! its nice that you restored it without adding or replacing parts, that way its actually a true relic of the past. thank you:)

[nataliroma]

А я одновременно поражаюсь и мастерством реставратора, и мастерством человека, чья работа так великолепно выдержала проверку временем. Браво всем настоящим мастерам любой профессии!
👍👍👍

[maha-odhv]

جمعَ هذا الرجلُ في عملِه الصبرَ والإتقانَ والذوق.
تحية له.

[Rosk]

The fact that this weapon was restored to working condition is amazing.

[lonewlf]

The guy who made that gun died long ago but his creation still remains.

[sulaii]

It's incredible to think about all of the adventures and memories that this gun may have been a part of, and now it can be appreciated once again thanks to the restoration work. 
This video is a great example of how restoration can bring new life to old objects and preserve their stories for future generations to enjoy.

Thank you

[elendea]

Прекрасная работа! Особенно порадовало, что вы не побоялись дать вторую жизнь деревянной рукоятке, многие реставраторы не заморачиваются и просто выпиливают новую, а я считаю, что надо максимально сохранять первоначальную комплектацию!👏🏻

[sheriffnomad]

Look at that…I love older tech, especially older revolvers, they just look visually appealing and it’s crazy. Keep doing what you’re doing!

[azking]

I can never get enough of these restorations

[TheColossusofRhodes]

I'm not sure whats more impressive, this man's restoration ability in bringing old treasures, relics, and pieces of history back life, or that he seemingly has a tool for everything.

[dirtroadsandwoodstoves]

Gorgeous, really just a pleasure to watch. All the mechanisms still working, the lost history of the piece. Just great.

[gameoverlordN]

The fact that it was able to be cocked and released after all that time with no replacement parts is bloody impressive on the makers part.

[Binod-rbmr]

No words to describe your work. Awesome Job, Keep it up !

[anthonysantiago]

Amazing how you were able to salvage the wooden handles.. Great Job..

[anekdot_ot_jelika]

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