@@brambakker4058 the "restoration ",like 99% on RU-vid. They take good objects, film the "reveal " first with say a brand new gun, then apply techniques to make it corrode fast,the newly formed rust combined with paint in many cases will be fast to revert to a point where you can just film with the new gun. Easy money, unfortunately all over RU-vid, some of this guys are making 20 "restorations " a month, try it yourself, see how long it actually takes to restore something that far gone. I'm not saying this is the case, very unfortunately it could
Yeah, and then the relief the perp felt when virtually all the important parts for forensic comparison (slide, firing pin, and barrel) get tossed in the trash rather than turned over to law enforcement. More than a bit concerning.
Let’s face it, prosecution for breaking laws is, at best, lax. The perp could say “oh hey there’s that gun I used to kill 6 people, cool resto!” in court, and the judge would just hand down a probation sentence (source: have been the victim of a crime that ruined my entire life and the perp got just that)
You know, this isn’t recorded with his eyeballs. There’s this thing called a video camera, it records footage at several frames per second, a film of sorts, that can be viewed later through the correct devices.
Electrolysis doesn't remove much rust other than some surface rust as it is directional to the positive current. Any internal rust is unlikely to be affected by electrolysis. Watch some other genuine restorers and presenters e.g Backyard Ballistics that are credible and have actual knowledge of the processes involved. It is also highly unlikely this handgun was "underwater for decades". More probably bought cheap second-hand in poor condition, and then deliberately submerged in various rust-producing solutions to accelerate an appearance of rusting for click-bait and money-making. TBH, it seems most of these youtube so-called restorers are guilty of this fakery behaviour. Look at this presenter's video history for example. He started off small, testing the market with a gun magazine and some knives, then proceeded to find cheap handguns to demonstrate on. It wouldn't be so bad if these presenters were honest about it, rather than BS everyone.
I have an old P-89 9mm that is heavy, but shoots like a dream. The P-95 was the next evolution of that model if I recall. Nice job restoring that classic.
P85,P-89, P90, I think there was a P91 chambered in 10mm that had low sales so it was stopped, P93, P94, P95, P97, P345. I loved the P- series River handguns. Very reliable, very accurate, but took some getting used to if you carried one.
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I like how this the gun the boston bombers used against the cops and he's shooting a pressure cooker which they also used in the bombings and against the cops as well as pipe bombs 😅
Looks like the slide acted as an anode and was sacrificed, which preserved most of the other main parts. This is most likely due to being a different metal mix than other parts which caused sacrificial galvanic corrosion.
⚠️The only reason I got a new slide and new parts was to make it fireable. I will leave the old slide on for the rest of its time and use it as a wall piece.⚠️
Did you replace the actual trigger, or were you able to re-use the original? I have a P89DC that has an extremely long trigger pull. A P95 trigger can be modified to fit the P89, but unfortunately it seems that NOS triggers are NLA from Ruger. Every parts source that I checked with did not have any new or used ones.
That’s awesome! I have a soft spot for the p series rugers. My first pistol was a P89 my dad bought me. He passed this last year and it just makes me love them a little more. Thanks for this video 🖤
I love watching these videos... Can you please list the solutions & products used (and mixing ratios where necessary)? I would like to attempt some of my own restorations on artifacts but don't want to waste time guessing on what chemicals & processes to use! There are thousands of products out there, but seeing what actually works is what people want to know. Keep up the interesting work!
It really is amazing that someone could look at this and think it's anything but garbage. Awesome work and skills to restore things in conditions this bad.👏👍
@@DeWin157 It is real. But done on purpose. There's a reason the serial number got censored. The pistol is most likely not old at all, but for the sake of this restoration video ruined on purpose. You can trace those serial numbers back at manufacturering time, location and more. It's a nice restoration though, I do admit.
Always breaks my heart to see these original firearms not fully restored, because they were mistreated or tossed into a riverbank... Such a wonderful think to see them restored to former glory! Cheers.
I was very happy to see you replace the slide. I was getting nervous that 20 minutes into the video you hadn't decided to yet. But the patience and care you show for this firearm is very impressive. As noted by others, this will be a nice piece to add to your collection.
That’s amazing, really nice job and patience! I own a couple of Rugers and they have always been super reliable. After the work done to this gun a guarantee it goes bang
Another great video! This was my first firearm I purchased and had it about 6months before it was stolen. I was only 21 years old. I remember I was devastated! It was a lot of money for me and I had to save up for it
Someone burglarized the house I used to live in about 5 years ago and stole a 1939 Remington "Scoremaster" 22lr Bolt Action that my Paternal Great-Grandmother owned and used to "Protect" the old Family-Farm during the period that my Great-Grandfather had been deployed out to fight for out country in WWII... Then it was passed down to my Grandfather, whom in turn, passed it on down to my Father when I was around 5-years-old! A short time later, I was taught how to shoot a Gun for the first time ever, using that same, old, awesome, Remington bolt-action 22lr, once owned by my Great Grandmother, that had passed away over a decade before I was born..... One day, come home from work to a broken window and lots of things missing throughout my house, but BY FAR, the worst thing was that irreplaceable Family Heirloom... If that gun ever comes up some day due to the serial numbers being reported as stolen, I swear to Yahwey, that person will, in fact, cease to breathe very shortly after that!!! ☆☆☆ LONG-ASS-STORY-SHORT: ☆☆☆ PEOPLE THAT STEAL OTHER PEOPLES GUNS, DESERVE TO BE HUNG IN PUBLIC, FROM THE MUNICIPAL GALLOWS!!!
@@tgabe6163 That's why the first part of every gun owner's collection should be a gun safe. Especially pistols. Gives me a lot of peace of mind when I'm gone.
Purchased a P95 brand new in 1995/96. I have countless rounds (probably 10,000 or more) through it. Bought it because it was all I could afford back then. Even as a budget gun it has never given me any issues and still performs flawlessly today.
@waffel7664 Lol my friend. I belong to one of the largest and oldest gun clubs in America. I shoot competitively in 3 different competitions, I'm a certified range instructor, a licensed firearms collector, a retired LEO and adjunct range instructor for my department, and I volunteer at the range on weekends. I have more than 10,000 rounds through more than a few guns. 10,000 rounds through that particular gun is actually a conservative estimation.
Something doesn't look right. How could the slide and barrel be so badly corroded when all the other metal parts aren't? If I had to guess I'd say this weapon was buried recently, and the side and barrel were deliberately made to look worse for dramatic effect. I could be wrong...
I'm more concerned with this half-assed cleaning being called a resto, but yeah it's most likely faked in some way. At least, the corrosion is likely faked.
Ever thought about an ultrasonic cleaner? The electrolysis has always worked great for me but an ultrasonic cleaner really helps reduce the amount of scrubbing
I used the same method to restore some Civil War era guns we found buried here in Virginia… a Pineapple Derringer (same model Boothe used!), a double barrel carriage gun, a Colt 1851 Navy (gold trim and wood grips still intact !) and a Lefaucheux 1854… enjoyed putting science to use!
Following verification of being unloaded, what do you think about using an ultrasonic bath(s) with Evaporust or WD-40 to soak handguns and various parts in? Seems that might speed things up substantially. Really enjoying your videos.
The ole P95, my dad had one during the Assault Weapons Ban from 94-04. You could only have 10 round mags then. He never did care for that gun. It always felt unbalanced to me, as you held it it just seemed to wanna flip slide down because 80 percent of the weight was above your hand in the slide. He got rid of after the AWB was lifted.
Most of these weapons are found on the bottom of a river or lake during droughts, then sent to restorers contracted with police departments to match the barrel and firing pins to any murders. I knew one such restorer when I was going through candidacy with the Portland, Oregon, police department in the early 90's.
@@MtGamin I mean, we can only hope lol. Nonetheless, I would strongly urge anybody who comes across a firearm under those kinds of circumstances or under any in general that didn't take place as a lawful transaction to have the proper authorities trace who it belongs to. As well as documenting that you are the person who now is in possession of it. The last thing that anybody would want on their plate is being in possession of a discarded firearm that could have even possibly been used in a crime or any other suspicious nature. I'm not here to make assumptions, it just feels a little...off...idk
if the internal dimensions weren't absolutely knackered from rust and actually worked, keeping that corroded finish on the outside would look so cool. I would almost be inclined to weld up the inside and machine it back down if possible.
Out here on Galveston island in Texas on the causeway bridge there have been tons of weapons tossed over, you would have a field day on the ocean floor
