"It's that week between Christmas and New Year's aaaaand, yeah, I'm gonna slack off a little bit." Ian you're a damn machine. This isn't "slacking". Your channel is phenomenal.

@tripv420

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the honesty also

@danacious_t4154

2 жыл бұрын

"And on the 52nd week, he rested."

@CommodoreFan64

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, even Gun Jesus himself deserves a break every now, and then.

@myparceltape1169

2 жыл бұрын

A machine would not enjoy the fun of making the channel.

@benholroyd5221

2 жыл бұрын

@@CommodoreFan64 Well it is his birthday.

If you need a break, take a break. You give us very high-quality content constantly, seriously one of the most prolific KZreadrs out there, it's a well deserved break indeed.

@PyroMite0213

2 жыл бұрын

Hey crabman.

@MosZorb

2 жыл бұрын

Totaly agree

@seriousmaran9414

2 жыл бұрын

A very well deserved bit of lazy too 😉

@KsyPsy

2 жыл бұрын

Полностью поддерживаю!

@alberto5770

2 жыл бұрын

As far as we are concerned Gun Jesus is allowed resting periods too

at the beginning, I watched this channel for weapons but the more time passes, I dig in for amazing and very rare engineering

@DerichndofCoomland

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah know the feeling, and the stories and the history as well.

@TheCosmicGuy0111

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah

@TBreezy17

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@martinh2783

2 жыл бұрын

Came for the guns, stayed for the engineering but we all know it is all the smal side tracks and pieces of history that is the most fascinating.

@bami2

2 жыл бұрын

I don't even like guns that much, the historical context and mechanical engineering is what keep me here.

I feel like this thing would turn a lot of heads at the range when you open up your single barrel break action and stuff 8 shells in it.

@Shin5287

2 жыл бұрын

Or when you drop 8 shots out of what looks like a break action. That’s some movie gun magic right there.

@EGRJ

2 жыл бұрын

[points to headband] "Infinite ammo."

@Luchoedge

2 жыл бұрын

@@Shin5287 now we know where Moe Szyslak pulled that 3rd shot from.

@johngrimes6078

2 жыл бұрын

Also, you can then show them your receipt and spin their heads right off their neck. Seriously, who's paying $15k for a shotgun?

@omnomshibob

2 жыл бұрын

@@johngrimes6078 that's cheap for posh shotguns! Some of them are 6 figures. And pheasant shooters are snobs, it can cost several thousand £ for a day's shooting at some places.

Trust the Italians to make a gun that looks like high class art on the outside and a fine polished musical instrument on the inside. Looks too good to use

@Paronak

2 жыл бұрын

i saw a video how they made these, you would expect they are made in laboratories with high tech precision tools. nah, just a bunch of old chaps in a shed with sandpaper and welders.

@MrGrimsmith

2 жыл бұрын

@@Paronak Precision manufacturing has it's place but always look to the men of the sheds for art. Occasionally it's actually functional too...😛

@alan-sk7ky

2 жыл бұрын

Go look at Ian's video for the Browning B25 kzread.info/dash/bejne/iYCd0q-fZKndYLQ.html exquisite is the word... ;-)

@DreadX10

2 жыл бұрын

"Looks too good to use" (almost)

@stilllearning5159

2 жыл бұрын

Blasphemy it is a weapons destiny to be fired until it is unsafe to fire it .

"Partly coz I'm lazy" - says one of the most prolific, high-quality-maintaining KZreadrs EVER! I mean, if God took a day off, I'm sure it's OK for his gun-of-a-son to release unseen footage!😂 Happy New Year Ian and FW team!

@In.Darkness

2 жыл бұрын

Biden will NEVER get my guns I keep them upstairs

@martinadini4142

2 жыл бұрын

cosmi is a cool gun non than less

@RustyDroid

2 жыл бұрын

@@In.Darkness nobody asked

@animalanimal7939

2 жыл бұрын

Get up on them nuts

@bigmal1690

2 жыл бұрын

God has only worked 6 days his whole life, the gun jesus never stops

The words “Ian McCollum” and “lazy” should never be in the same sentence. You always give us viewers awesome content, and lots of it. Take a much needed break and have a Happy New Year!

@danilkinilya1242

2 жыл бұрын

"Ian McCollum is too lazy to create bad content"

@AnimeSunglasses

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously.

@qoph1988

2 жыл бұрын

If he's lazy, I'm straight-up deceased. Inanimate.

@AnimeSunglasses

2 жыл бұрын

@@qoph1988 Same here! Expired! Stiffs! Passed on! Gone to meet our makers! If he's lazy, then we've run down the curtain and join the choir invisible!

The combination of manually cocking action and a mousetrap internal mechanism really makes this look and feel like a F A N C Y version of the Alofs conversion. Its like if Alofs had the big bucks to refine his design and make it shiny and engraved, you'd get this wild thing.

I thought it was beautiful on the exterior (and it really is) but the manufacturing quality and the interesting design too, this gun is just wow.

I imagine the cosmi ''factory'' , if like many of these small Italian concerns, is little bigger than a cottage shop. Italian labor laws make it very disadvantageous to hire more than 20 employees, so many companies sub out as much as necessary stay under this number.

@extrastuff9463

2 жыл бұрын

It looked rather fancy and with the number in the 9000 range Ian quoted in the video it might not make that much sense to grow larger than a small family owned business if this can keep them in business. Had a look around on their website, everything looked rather fancy and they don't just do shotguns also some rifle types with a 5+1 magazine capacity specifically compliant with italian hunting regulation according to its description. Since none of the firearms listed prices I would suspect they start maybe at 10k euro at best and I don't even want to think about what they charge for this shotgun version: "Gold Special Edition In the Gold Special Edition, the mechanical parts are layered in 24kt gold. This results in an absolutely beautiful appearance and also provides the unparalleled practical benefits of higher absorption of vibrations and 100% resistance to corrosion'" Their merch shop does list prices though, 45 euro for a cap, 800-900 for jackets, 60 euro for a belt, 760 euro fixed blade knives (with sheath), 430 euro shotgun/rifle sheath, 900 euro overshirt, 80 euro polo shirt, etc.

@extrastuff9463

2 жыл бұрын

@@rickden8362 Ah stupid me, forgot an essential part I was thinking about: I kinda figured based on their presentation on the website that they might be happy being a small business making these select few products with highly customised finish. If they'd grow too much and scale up their production they might lose some appeal to customers that want their current product yet still aren't affordable to the general market. Even if there's no legal hurdle it'd still be a significant risk while they now presumably have a stable niche market. But as for the legal situation in general over there and F1 development I can't say I really know much about it. If the transition however is "normal small business" at 20 and less employees and then a sudden bump in labour laws, extra paperwork and fiscal hurdles similar to large companies that'd be a bit much. Over 20 seems like a decent transition point, but it would have to be a manageable intermediate step. In my country (The Netherlands), the employee cutoff points for the various categories are 10, 50 and 250 if I'm not mistaken. And they also have to fall within some financial limits (not exceeding a yearly turnover and/or a total balance sheet value) for their class. I was under the impression this was meant to be more or less universal for EU member states, but it's a strange and complicated system and on the national level I guess they can deviate up to a point (often stricter is doable, but giving excessive benefits/business rate reductions, etc is where it gets sensitive). But my knowledge is very limited when it comes to that, I'm happily working for the government now in the IT sector and maybe elsewhere in the future. Not having to worry about all that stuff fortunately unless I ever want to start something myself. What little I know about it has been picked up from family members over the years.

Beautiful engineered shotgun. Looking forward to seeing it shoot.

The Cosmi is also the first Italian semiauto shotgun. You should now make a video on the second one (and the first made for mass production), the 1947 Bernardelli Semiautomatico, with it's peculiar action. Practically an SVT40 action, with all the gas part removed, that becomes a mix inertial / delayed blowback.

@p_filippouz

2 жыл бұрын

So, we basically are the inventors of semi auto shotguns and we didn't even know?

@Phage26

2 жыл бұрын

@@p_filippouz not really, the earliest two semiauto shotguns I can think of are the Sjogren Inertial and the Browning Auto-5, this is the first Italian-manufactured semiautomatic shotgun, not the first semiauto shotgun in general unfortunately. We didn't have the honor of introducing the concept, Mr Browning did (of course, who else). Even the Sjogren is a very uncommon, albeit very interesting and steamunky shotgun, only 5000 were ever built and they are pretty scarce today, while the Auto5 is probably one of the most famous long-recoil operated shotgun in the world

@p_filippouz

2 жыл бұрын

@@Phage26 well, at least we have the longest lasting gun company ever. The Beretta And we were also able to make the shittiest lmg in ww2 lol

@1ntwndrboy198

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah but Ian said that the best bolt action rifle of world war II was the 38 7.35 carcano.

@bills6093

2 жыл бұрын

@@1ntwndrboy198 Ian described the Beretta 38 as a fantastic submachine gun.

This would be a awesome home range shotgun. I love semi-auto shotguns.

@andrewsuryali8540

2 жыл бұрын

Well, if you live in a properly furnished 18th century ducal palace, sure.

@krissteel4074

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewsuryali8540 rioting peasants on your lawn need to be sorted out regardless of era

@DABrock-author

2 жыл бұрын

@@krissteel4074 “Sire, the peasants are revolting!” “You ain’t kidding, they stink on ice!” 🤣

They (Cosmi) just introduced a .45-70 rifle version of this action. Amazing, fine hand crafted Italian work of art. Keep up the good work, Ian. Take a break already!

This is really a gift - a video on the most astonishing gun I ever had in my hand (40 years ago!) , the fantastic Cosmi. I still remember the breathtaking polished surfaces of the, then still mysterious for me, internal mechanisms. An uncle had one, he used it (sparingly) for hunting, as it was unusually expensive and the waiting list back then was long. What a beautiful gun.

Ian, if anyone deserves a break its you. You're always grinding 100% for these videos, thank you for dedicating SO much of your life to educating other on the amazing and wonderful history of firearms.

If someone comes at you with malicious intent while you're reloading, you can always use the receiver/barrel part as a club

@sorenlilienthal1368

2 жыл бұрын

If it's just one bad guy, one or two shotshells should be sufficient.

Beautiful handmade weapon! Very interesting system and internal design. And the finish is mindblowing, it does deserve to but put in a museum. And you have nothing to apologize for, some people would have their hand cut off to offer the quality of content on your 'lazy day'. Happy New Year!!

@M.M.83-U

2 жыл бұрын

They are in production, you can buy (order) one brand new tomorrow.

Thank you for making this video. When I worked at Griffin and Howe, I worked on guns that I would only be able to dream about had I not worked there. I had a 12 gauge Cosmi on my bench and the work ticket said "detail strip clean and lube." All I can say is that it was one of the most enjoyable afternoons I've ever had. An ingenious design with an impeccable execution. Brought back great memories. Thanks Ian.

The internals of the Cosmi look like a musical instrument.

3:20 i love the contrast between the engraved patinad (sp?) brass and what looks to be the terminator's flute

There's something very satisfying about high quality, finely machined steel. One look into that lower as Ian opened up the action was enough to know this was a high quality piece of machinery.

@andersjjensen

2 жыл бұрын

You may be able to shoot 8 shells in short succession... But you'll be cleaning that thing for 5 hours. You'll probably also enjoy every minute of those 5 hours! :P

That's some of the most beautiful gunsmithing ever seen. What a piece of art.

Once you get into sporting shotguns you soon realize that there are some absolutely wild designs out there. This was no exception.

That snap when you closed the action was SOOOOO satisfying.

That’s a pretty cool gun.It’s like a break-action combined with a semi-auto.Merry Christmas Ian and Happy New Year!

@styx7027

2 жыл бұрын

Got a real question tho, do you need to take down half the gun when reloading, or just break it open?

@andersjjensen

2 жыл бұрын

@@styx7027 Break it. Lock the bolt open (so it can close again without squashing the first shell). Cock the hammer (so the feeding elevator goes down). Plop in 8 shells. Close it. Hit the bolt release. You're now in battery and ready to fire (Unless it automatically engages safety upon closing or bolt release. Didn't see a mechanism for either, but there's a *lot* going on, so I could easily have missed it.) I'm assuming there is a mechanism for lifting the elevator when you close it too... But how that disconnects from the hammer is... more steam punk magic.

Taking a break from constant production isn't lazy, it's healthy. Generally, allowing breaks makes for more production, not less.

Thank you, Ian, and Happy New Year.

Ian out here calling himself lazy. Dude, you put out a quality, entertaining, and informative video, almost every day. Billion dollar production firms can't do that. Take time off if you want, you definitely deserve it. Happy new years Ian.

A work of art, both the gun and video. Thank you for releasing it

We appreciate anything you have to offer.

Exquisite content as usual. Thanks, Ian!

That’s definitely one of the most unique and intricate actions I’ve seen in my life. Thank you for showing this to us, and have a great New Year!

Very interesting and beautifully made action. Thank you so much for uploading this. I have been intreagued by it since you teased a couple of seconds of footage in the first patreon video 6 years ago. Here is to 6 more years! 🥂

given the energy you put into your content a week off is no big ask! best wishes and hope you have a great new year

A very nice 2022 for you Ian, and thanks by all the very good videos that you bring for us. Congrats from Brazil.

Lazy or not the quality and fun was still present as always. Happy New Year to you too!

Hey Ian, thanks for doing another episode to tune in to.. Hope this year brings you the joy, happiness and contentment you have always wanted.. Carry on!

What a beautiful gun. Love the engravings and attention to detail on the inside. Have a much better New Year!

No shame in taking a break, Ian. You always deliver consistent quality videos, you more than deserve to take time to enjoy the holidays. See you next year!

Thanks for all your work mate, happy new year!

I salute all of your hard work over the years, straight through covid lockdowns and all, you have been a sterling beacon of consistency that really does let us all know the sun will tomorrow! Thank you, sir, and happy new year! 🥂🎉🍾

This is Italian elegance, at his finest, and you, dear Ian, are a workaholic. Happy new year

Had never heard of it...cheers and Happy New Year!

I hope that you also have a fantastic new year, Ian. Youve earned it.

this is a work of art. the fantastic complexity of it makes my head hurt, yet every part is a wonder to behold. italian craftsmanship at its finest!

What a gorgeous work of machine art. Thanks for sharing this and all the rest that you do to fulfill our mornings all year long! Happy New Year, Ian. All the best in 2022!

I love the mechanics of this gun and how things fit together,come apart.

This is the most interesting gun you have shown me. Thanks Ian !

Hope you have a happy new years and I enjoy the breakdown and history. Thank you

happy new year dude! loving the weird shotguns you've been showing recently!

Wow, just wow. What a magnificent shotgun. Thanks for sharing it!

Yay! I've been waiting for you to do a video on these!

Happy new year Mr Sir, thanks for the entertainment and learning experience.

Love all the videos from the year Ian ,Have a wonderful new year to you and your family All the best Lee UK

You've provided myself and so many others with SO MUCH KNOWDLEGE, for me specifically, all through 2020 and this year, you deserve a break. Don't even worry about it

Please take your time and get your self in order. No rush as we will be here. Can't thank you enough for all the awesome videos you have uploaded. Appreciate you

Now that's a Beautiful shotgun very rare and very interesting can't wait to see it work out on the range- Happy New Year Ian

Happy New Year from the Midwest! Looking forward to a 2022 full of FW content, Ian.

Fine work of art and craftmanship.

That is the most bad ass shotgun I think i've ever seen. That is so neat! Glad you shared the video my man, even if we didn't get to see it shoot it was still super interesting. Thanks for your content man!

That is a great gun, I am so glad you got lazy and dug that footage out!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours, Ian!

It's so shiny on the inside! Amazing.

what a work of art this is

Excellent (half) vid as always Ian. No but seriously, you're allowed to take a break, don't sweat it. And hell yeah we're all looking forward to a more full video with some shooting!

Cosmi is such a good name for the creator to have since the gun is close in complexity to a rocket.

That gun is a work of art! There are very few times, anymore, I look at a firearm and catch my self saying "WOW" out loud! Just did. Great work Ian!

Even the spring looks beautiful. What a nice gun.

Man that's cool, can't wait for the range video.

Happy new year Ian have a good one and thank you for all the videos

Disassembling this for the first mustve been exquisite

Such a Beautiful Piece of Art

I've been looking forward to a Cosmi for a long time!

We can never dispute that Ian brings us some interesting guns. From one extreme to the other, the budget Alofs conversion to this beautiful Cosmi.

No one can fault your honesty. It's the holidays.. enjoy!

Thanks Ian , best wishes for a very Happy New year and Thanks for your movies . It Is a pleasure to see It in Italy . Kind Regards

Another fascinating contraption of a shotgun, I like it! :) Have a good slacking new year, y'all!

Slack Off all You want Ian. We all Love and Appreciate your work....See you next Year Mate.

Happy New Year Ian, thanks for all the great videos!

Many thanks Ian. A very ddifferent shotgun well explained and great presentation as usual.

Hope you all have a good new year Ian.

Thanks Ian. Wicked gun!

Cosmi's wonderful sculptural model was once owned by a representative Japanese movie actor." What's unique is the bullet supply structure of the gunstock.

Hope you had a great Christmas Ian and I look forward to seeing more videos in 2022.

Yes, sir, never a boring video here. Love the shotgun, any shotgun.

The most beautifully machined and polished shotgun action I've ever seen. The only action I've ever seen in this configuration. Had Ferrari been around in 1938 and decided they wanted to make a shotgun, I bet this is what they would have made. It's an Absolutely gorgeous shotgun. YES! Please bring us more info and range video!

This is a positively _beautiful_ firearm. Simply stunning!

That lower machining is a work of art.

I'll be waiting for that. I so enjoy your videos.

What a gorgeous weapon. Even the inside is gorgeous.

Yikes, $17k for a plain model. Yeah, that's a little too much for me.

@ianfurqueron5850

2 жыл бұрын

Yep - and if you found the same info I did, that was from a 2017 article. Probably more than that now. My WAG is the gun Ian looked at was well north of $20K with the decorations. I haven't found a price list, but I'm also guessing the Titanium SLT model is around double that. Granted, that price is honestly a bit less than I expected while watching the video.

@sipofsunscorchedsarsaparil6052

2 жыл бұрын

@@rottingravensblood9106 Silence, heathen. You're talking to a genuine Holdsworth.

@scottdpugnificent

2 жыл бұрын

@@djjaysky9071benali has very good waterproofing and offers more than enough variety to scratch the, its a italian itch.

@iami3rian394

2 жыл бұрын

@@samholdsworth420 poor, and blowing $20k on a gun are NOT the same thing, child.

@CanalTremocos

2 жыл бұрын

I see used ones for sale at around 6k€ which is about up to par for hunting shotguns around here. I mean if you're paying a couple grand for your club membership and the law puts a cap on the gun's technology you may as well spend a bit on bling.

Cheers man, happy new years

Ian. Take your vacation and relax. Happy new year baby. And omg. That shotgun is classy

That's one of those guns where the decorative outside plays second fiddle to the machining on the inside. Pretty impressive.

I have never heard of this shotgun before and it’s now at the top of my Lottery List.

Shooting one shot gun can be a lot like shooting any shot gun, but it was very interesting to see the internal workings, great film as always.

Thank you , Ian . 🐺

I’ll take half. Have a good New Year!

What a beautiful shotgun, I love it a lot. Engraving is my jam.