Gunsmith of Williamsburg

[Gene L]

I saw this video about 20 years ago. It's about a gunsmith who builds a rifle from start to finish, a colonial rifle, IIRC. He builds everything, lock, stock, barrel, and furniture. Quite detailed.

It was made in 1969 and narrated by David Brinkley.

It's on CD, I found, for about $20. And well worth it. Here's a link.
http://www.williamsburgmarketplace...et&categoryId=25873&catalogId=12122&langId=-1

 

[Katahdin]

Very interesting,

 

[Rick Boylan]

It's a great DVD. I bought it a year ago and have enjoyed watching it over and over. It's well worth the money. I'll never get tired of it.

I also bought a DVD from a guy on ebay. The DVD it titled "Thoughts on Loading and Shooting a Flintlock Rifle ..... in a traditional manner" and it's made by and staring Don Bruton. It's also worth adding to your collection. It sells for $20 also.

 

[Obi-Wan Cannoli]

I own both of these DVDs by Wallace Gusler. I would highly recommend them as well.


http://www.logcabinshop.com/catalog.php?path=&product_id=27870
http://www.logcabinshop.com/catalog.php?path=&product_id=68327

 

[coloradoclyde]

Nice!.... :thumbsup: :hatsoff:

 

[omarick1948]

It was on PBS a while back and I recorded it. Already had a copy of the documentation on DVD, but can't hurt to have a back up! Oh, Wallace Gusler is still alive and well out in the northwest still making rifles. Someone said he is backlogged for several years and his base price starts around $30.000 .

 

[BullRunBear]

I got a copy on VHS tape at Williamsburg many years ago. Pretty much wore it out before it was issued on DVD. I watch it at least twice every year, partly for the content which is outstanding, partly because I miss David Brinkley's voice. The man could read a phone book and make it sound spritely.

Colonial Williamsburg puts out a number of DVDs. The ones I've seen have all been excellent.

Jeff

 

[Cowboy]

I watch it at least twice every year, partly for the content which is outstanding, partly because I miss David Brinkley's voice. The man could read a phone book and make it sound spritely.

:rotf: Now that's funny!

Respectfully, Cowboy

 

[vfisher93]

You can just google it on youe tube and watch it for free.