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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 - ua-cam.com/video/WFBVfvXquJE/v-deo.html 👈
Thanks for watching my channel. See you soon.
Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin.
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Burned Pizza Restoration
Переглядів 88 тис.21 день тому
Pizza Pepperoni restoration of a very burned and totally black Italian style pizza. See me repair this burned food using my angel grinder, drill and grinding paper to finally make the food eatable again. About the burned Pizza We just got a new Pizza oven a Ooni Koda 16” which is a gas-powered outdoor pizza oven designed for stone-baking epic 16-inch pizzas at a very high temperature it heats u...
Huge Firefighter Axe Restoration
Переглядів 222 тис.Місяць тому
Huge Firefighter axe restoration of a big old and raw rusty German metal cleaver. See me restore this tool and engrave some custom engraving work adding a burning skull to the face of the axe. ABOUT THE FIREFIGHTER AXE This Is a fine old German firefighter axe from Wiebelhaus in the heart of the Sauerland region of Germany. They have a long family history of making handcrafted tools. I bought t...
Restoration of Buzz Lightyear 2024 - Toy Story from HELL
Переглядів 622 тис.2 місяці тому
Restoration of Buzz Lightyear from the Pixar Toy Story movies. I will repair this Space Ranger so he is suitable for 2024 and beyond and make him even more resistance to future challenges. ABOUT BUZZ LIGHTYEAR FROM HELL This is a humanmade apocalypse version of Buzz Lightyear. Bought from Sid Phillips Barn yard sale last year for 100$. ;-) THE RESTORATION PROCESS Buzz Lightyear was in very evil...
F-16 Aircraft Restoration - U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
Переглядів 535 тис.6 місяців тому
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COLT Python .357 MAGNUM Gun Lighter Restoration
Переглядів 8 млн8 місяців тому
Restoration of a gun lighter model Colt Python .357 Magnum. I will restore and repair this cool looking cigarette lighter and make it burn again. ABOUT THE GUN LIGHTER Note: this is NOT a firearm it’s a Chinese cigarette lighter that I got from one of my loyal subscribers who send this to me to restore. He is a magnet fisherman and once a while he offers me really trashy objects to restore whic...
Rare Whiskey Hip Flask Restoration - World War II
Переглядів 976 тис.8 місяців тому
Restoration of a rare whiskey hip flask from World War 2 - The hip flask has 2 bullet holes and is probably from the World War 2 and belonged to a soldier from RAF Royal Air Force. The Flask was found near the battlefields of Reims in France by a metal detector guy who is subscribed to my channel. About the whiskey hip flask I got this rare whiskey hip flask from a French subscriber who do meta...
Mini Gun Restoration - Glock 17 Cal .11
Переглядів 4 млн9 місяців тому
Restoration of Glock 17 mini gun. In this video I will restore and repair a very little gun in caliber .11. I will also try to test shoot it with real ammunition. About the Glock 17 mini gun This little handgun was sent to me to restore by a subscriber from this channel. The package was very anonymous, so I do not get much information about its origin and what happened to the Glock. The restora...
Old Pistol Spark Lighter Restoration - Evel Knievel edition
Переглядів 519 тис.10 місяців тому
Restoration of an old pistol ignition spark lighter. I will restore this rusty tool and ignite my salute cannon when it is fully repaired. ABOUT THE OLD PISTOL SPARK LIGHTER I got this pistol spark lighter from a barn sale here in Sweden. I only paid 1$ for it. My guess is that it is from the mid 1980’s and have been used to ignite a gas stove back in the days. THE RESTORATION PROCESS I started...
MINI Zippo Lighter Restoration
Переглядів 1,3 млн11 місяців тому
This Zippo Lighter restoration is probably the world’s smallest ever seen. The lighter was sent to me for repair, and I will make it very beautiful again with a 24-carat gold layer and some awesome custom engravings. Enjoy the video! I got this very small and dirty Zippo Lighter sent to me from one of my subscribers. I think its very cute and I’m looking forward to seeing if the lighter actuall...
Shooting Target Restoration
Переглядів 760 тис.Рік тому
Restoration of a broken Mechanical biathlon shooting target. I will restore and repair this mechanical target and take it to the local gun range to test the functions. ABOUT THE TARGET This is a mechanical biathlon shooting target used for training skills in a combination of skiing in the winter or during roller skis in the summer. Biathlon is a very common sport where I live, we have snow from...
Cannon Restoration + Test firing
Переглядів 3,2 млнРік тому
Restoration of an antique salute cannon from around 1860’s. I will restore this beautiful treasure and repair all the necessary defects and test shoot it with 3 salute cannon shells. ABOUT THE SALUTE CANNON This is an antique salute cannon bought at an auction here in Sweden. The cannon is from Hällefors Bruk in Sweden and this cannon is dated to be around the mid 19th century. The cannon is ma...
RARE GUN Lighter Restoration - World War II Trench Build
Переглядів 16 млнРік тому
Very rare gun lighter restoration from World War 2. This time I do a full repair and restore a special old war relic that was built of brass and old copper cartridges by a soldier during WW II. ABOUT THE RARE GUN LIGHTER This is a spectacular looking and very special war relic from the World War 2. It’s found in the area where the Battle of Bulge took place in 1944-1945. I have bought the Gun L...
Rare Mechanical Toy Restoration
Переглядів 3 млнРік тому
Rare Mechanical toy Restoration from mid-1950’s. It is a cute teddy bear on a rusty crank wind up scooter. The engine is dead so I will repair the engine, fix the scooter and restore the teddy bear so he looks nice and clean again. ABOUT THE MECHANICAL TOY SCOOTER I bought this old toy from a barn sale here in Sweden a few years ago. He was just standing there old and dusty looking cute. I just...
EXTREMELY RARE Lighter Restoration - World War II - Pearl Harbor
Переглядів 3,8 млнРік тому
EXTREMELY RARE Lighter Restoration - World War II - Pearl Harbor
RARE German Air Gun Restoration
Переглядів 262 тис.Рік тому
RARE German Air Gun Restoration
Forging AVATAR MOVIE Na’vi hunting Knife
Переглядів 396 тис.Рік тому
Forging AVATAR MOVIE Na’vi hunting Knife
Firefighter Axe Restoration
Переглядів 1,1 млнРік тому
Firefighter Axe Restoration
TORN APART Axe Restoration
Переглядів 7 млнРік тому
TORN APART Axe Restoration
NORDIC HAMMER Rebuild
Переглядів 286 тис.Рік тому
NORDIC HAMMER Rebuild
F-4 PHANTOM II Aircraft Restoration - U.S. Airforce Fighter JET
Переглядів 13 млнРік тому
F-4 PHANTOM II Aircraft Restoration - U.S. Airforce Fighter JET
BEAUTIFUL Angel Restoration
Переглядів 6 млнРік тому
BEAUTIFUL Angel Restoration
RARE Dagger Restoration - HOLY GRAIL from World War 1
Переглядів 12 млнРік тому
RARE Dagger Restoration - HOLY GRAIL from World War 1
HUGE Butcher Axe Restoration
Переглядів 1,7 млнРік тому
HUGE Butcher Axe Restoration
SUPER RARE Air Gun Restoration - The Warrior .177
Переглядів 12 млнРік тому
SUPER RARE Air Gun Restoration - The Warrior .177
LUGER P-08 GUN Lighter Restoration -
Переглядів 1,1 млн2 роки тому
LUGER P-08 GUN Lighter Restoration -
Mechanical Coin Bank Restoration
Переглядів 2,5 млн2 роки тому
Mechanical Coin Bank Restoration
Restoration of WOODY from Toy Story - CRAZY Zombie edition
Переглядів 15 млн2 роки тому
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Rare Lighter Restoration from World War II
Переглядів 1,2 млн2 роки тому
Rare Lighter Restoration from World War II
India Elephant Lighter Restoration
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India Elephant Lighter Restoration

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @famasmaster2000
    @famasmaster2000 10 хвилин тому

    Wow is all that can be said!! Absolutely magnificent 👌

  • @kaitelemann9429
    @kaitelemann9429 19 хвилин тому

    my first thought: "this pizza needs sandblasting" ^^

  • @jamesjohanjones2026
    @jamesjohanjones2026 Годину тому

    Can you do Zurg?👽

  • @FranklinClinton1
    @FranklinClinton1 Годину тому

    ❤ thank you for this Video its unique 😊😁 greetings👍

  • @jordanbird9270
    @jordanbird9270 Годину тому

    Mesmerizing

  • @MrZaine97
    @MrZaine97 Годину тому

    He turned it from a Fiat into a Ferrari 😇

  • @chrisfitz954
    @chrisfitz954 Годину тому

    What do you use to get the blue oxide? It looks nice.

  • @jamiemorgan4146
    @jamiemorgan4146 2 години тому

    Thanks Martin… Always great 👍🏻 😊

  • @cesargomes3666
    @cesargomes3666 2 години тому

    Sua restauração é foda, o isqueiro ficou zero bala.

  • @anthonybrau7399
    @anthonybrau7399 2 години тому

    Wow...beautiful restoration.

  • @extremzuhauseovernighter98
    @extremzuhauseovernighter98 2 години тому

    und die lag wie viele Jahre im wasser?^^

  • @marciogalvao6022
    @marciogalvao6022 2 години тому

    Perfect

  • @kevinwalker3157
    @kevinwalker3157 3 години тому

    1st infantry division shoulder patch

  • @nimda3967
    @nimda3967 3 години тому

    Гениально 😅 сначала все шлифануть и отполировать до блеска, а потом нагревать и паять

  • @mariadaguiaalvesdebrito7145
    @mariadaguiaalvesdebrito7145 3 години тому

    it was amazing congratulations

  • @BrokeMoFo
    @BrokeMoFo 3 години тому

    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.

  • @JollyRoger2408
    @JollyRoger2408 4 години тому

    Die Gravur auf dem Griff ist das Symbol der 1. US-Infanteriedivision.

  • @user-qf7nj8lr8b
    @user-qf7nj8lr8b 4 години тому

    Как всегда супер!!!

  • @Einherjar_17
    @Einherjar_17 4 години тому

    Excellent reconstruction, a pleasure to see you gentleman, the symbol is for the US 1st Infantry Division, and the name means "anonymous", that is what "Jhon D."/"Jhon Doe" really means, hug from southern Argentina my brother .

  • @MAStebl
    @MAStebl 4 години тому

    Як завжди неабияко)

  • @CJ-ru7pj
    @CJ-ru7pj 5 годин тому

    Kind of wild how the toy's paint is perfect.

  • @whitehuman
    @whitehuman 5 годин тому

    Срочно нужна реставрация тесков😂

  • @paulpozzi2087
    @paulpozzi2087 5 годин тому

    Ca ressemble plus a un phantom

  • @suuris1
    @suuris1 5 годин тому

    Well done!!!

  • @puglife658
    @puglife658 5 годин тому

    Personally I would have used a piece of the old handle as the wedge for the new handle.

  • @baska-
    @baska- 6 годин тому

    *Legendary John D. from Omaha.*

  • @asteverino8569
    @asteverino8569 6 годин тому

    That is quite a lighter, made by a particular handy hand. Great piece to restore and great restoration. Also thanks for the asides. Labels, blinking doll, etc. I appreciate it.

  • @vla512
    @vla512 6 годин тому

    Trabalho realmente interessante você é um excelente profissional parabéns!

  • @acdsnaketube
    @acdsnaketube 7 годин тому

    👏👏👏👏

  • @pauloossani
    @pauloossani 7 годин тому

    I always watch your videos. You are a very good restorer. Thanks for the great videos.

  • @prodigy7635
    @prodigy7635 7 годин тому

    Супер!!!!

  • @cityproofdad
    @cityproofdad 8 годин тому

    not very smart tbh i there was a gun powder inside

  • @duaneho555
    @duaneho555 8 годин тому

    Now that is one awesome restoration! Thanks for the video.

  • @user-hz5fx4gd4e
    @user-hz5fx4gd4e 9 годин тому

    Cool!!! she survived 🔥

  • @sandiearmagost2914
    @sandiearmagost2914 9 годин тому

    Awesome!!!

  • @sandiearmagost2914
    @sandiearmagost2914 10 годин тому

    Ha ha ha ha bon appétit my friend

  • @FuqUYouTube
    @FuqUYouTube 10 годин тому

    Thats gotta be from Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen!! *"He was #1!!!"*

  • @sandiearmagost2914
    @sandiearmagost2914 10 годин тому

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

  • @TheDanielscarroll
    @TheDanielscarroll 10 годин тому

    Another Awesome one!

  • @user-fh5wt2ip3g
    @user-fh5wt2ip3g 11 годин тому

    Здравствуйте , Мартин! Красивая работа!!!

  • @pavilhao9100
    @pavilhao9100 11 годин тому

    Outro isqueiro. Queremos ver coisas diferentes. Você e o melhor

  • @brianmicky7596
    @brianmicky7596 11 годин тому

    Hi, I wish I had your talent, my hand can't hold much these days 😅, You do a fantastic job 👍, All the best Brian 😂

  • @jorgeandreszanocchi6485
    @jorgeandreszanocchi6485 11 годин тому

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

  • @AmoitaJr
    @AmoitaJr 11 годин тому

    HES BAAAAAAAAAACK!!!!!!!!

  • @thistime4you
    @thistime4you 11 годин тому

    Another awesome restoration Martin. Many times I find myself rewatching earlier videos when I need a fix :-)

  • @NorthernMechanics
    @NorthernMechanics 11 годин тому

    Well done! 👌👑🍻🍻💯

  • @WalterCobb-sn1hp
    @WalterCobb-sn1hp 12 годин тому

    Great skills

  • @BattleHardenedGamer
    @BattleHardenedGamer 12 годин тому

    I always love your videos, I just hate the always mirror polish finish some things like this just look better with a more natural less shiny finish

  • @falkhammermuller9342
    @falkhammermuller9342 12 годин тому

    How Long did you let the shark parts run in the mini tumbler?

  • @Miguel_ON65
    @Miguel_ON65 12 годин тому

    Awsome work as usual my friend. Be proud of it. Greetings from Spain