I know nothing about these but holy cow I can respect the fact that these are beautiful pieces. Thank you for sharing

@GarfieldEnjoyer1878

3 жыл бұрын

@Phoenix Brecken woah!!!

Wow, that is beautiful wood! I am a simple man and have simple firearms. Those rifles are gorgeous! Love your channel sir!

They are works of art, not just a utility black rifle!

@pseudopetrus

3 жыл бұрын

@Me. Me I have shot a few black rifles and they were fine in the sense that they were quite accurate and totally functional, but for my own collection, they are all wood, just because I enjoy the wood, even banged up wood, it has character, and for me a sense of history.

Beautiful rifles! Thanks for sharing! You never have to apologize for working hard for what you want, being successful, saving up and spending your money that you worked for as you see fit!

Mike, you won't top this video for the "Wow" factor... EVER! Take care!

I have meet Martin once, what a nice man who did not spend his time tell me how good his work is. I was holding his gun, and the gun spoke for him. Plus, the time he gave to me was very generous. I am glad to see some of his guns on KZread.

Ah I've always wanted this video. Cheers usog. Hope all is good.

My grandfahter has bought Hartmann & Weiss guns since the 60s. Sadly he sold all of them shortly before I was born. I absolutely adore your collection. Especially the petite .223, a perfect roe deer rifle. Maybe someday I will have the wealth necessary for such beauties. Until then my recently aquired Blaser K95 Luxus (has seen only ten shots, bought it for 2.6k€ - quite a bargain) will do the hunting. Hunting as it it ought to be. Greetings and Weidmannsheil from Hamburg!

Mike, I am speechless! These are the most magnificent rifles I have ever seen. The wood to metal fitting, the attention to finish and engraving, the sure mesh of the actions....... If I owned one, I would probably sleep with it in my bed! I almost bought a Ruger Number One in 458 Magnum once but knew I would never get the chance to utilize it in a safari hunt. I love the wonderful wood stocks! I need to watch this again, several times! Thank you for a most wonderful video. These rifles are truly the apex of the gunmakers’ art.

That was such a treat to see such fine pieces of craftsmanship that are reminiscent of a Fabergé egg. I agree with your sentiments on color case hardening as I prefer simple clean lines. That having been said an engraving job can be spectacular as well and it all depends on the eye of the beholder. Guns like the ones you showed have a philosophy of all the little details being done right. That the actions are butter smooth, the balance is correct, wood selection is excellent, finish is perfection, etc. It isn't easy to convey such things because the medium of video is limiting. That you were able to convey your familiarity with firearms that are an experience unto themselves is impressive. Ultimately, thank you for sharing such "one-of-a-kind" fine firearms that are a privilege to see let alone own.

I love single shot rifles. I have a few in my collection. I inherited a bunch of Winchester rifles. shotguns and various other Browning designed guns (Remington Model 81, Browning A5s) from my grandfather, which gave me a big head start on collecting Winchesters...so that was the path I went. But, single shots are very elegant, often very beautifully finished and just great fun. Not to mention, for a handloader, very versatile. The arthritis in my back has ended my hunting career, but the last few years I was hunting I really enjoyed using my Ruger #1 Light Sporter in 7x57 Mauser. About identical to the Ruger in your video but for chambering. Your falling block double rifle is truly special!

That's my idea of Art ! Beautiful !

Wow. Truly a pinnacle in gunmaking art. Thanks for the views.

About four times what my house is worth.

Those are something else, thanks for sharing.

Extraordinary collection Mike. Thank you for sharing these fine rifles. Cheers.

What a collection of Hagns. I am stunned!

Never owned a HAGN and probably wont ever. They sure are Beautiful, I have seen some in gun shops and private collections but I dont buy any gun that I would not take to the woods and possibly hunt with during rain or snow, and those beauty's I could not justify exposing to the elements. They are more like a work of fine art.

What an awesome collection. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. I completely agree with you about buying at least one or two fine pieces. I think every collector should have at least one rifle and one shotgun that will last generations. Guns with at least some element of hand making/finishing. Firearms that make you a little uncomfortable when you're purchasing them, but once you have them are something that you can go back to and appreciate for a lifetime, and someone else can appreciate for a lifetime when our time is up.

That mini action is just beautiful. I think a gun like that in 22 hornet or something similar that you can just go out and hunt small game as the fancy strikes would be a source of lasting joy. I've always thought that the guns you use the most should be the best.

@uralbob1

8 ай бұрын

The Hornet would be the perfect chambering! The 250-3000 Savage would be another great suggestion!

@huckstirred7112

3 ай бұрын

I am sure you could squeeze a 30/30 in it .

Blued steel and nice walnut tells those around you that you appreciate a good firearm and probably know how to use it well. In my past I had to carry a sidearm. In those days we were issued S&W Mod. 10’s and Rem 870 pump shot guns. My tools always wore walnut grips and walnut stocks. Rubber and plastic was available but whenever I noticed a man looking at my sidearm and then he caught my eyes watching him, they always smiled when I gave them my best John Wayne nod. Now my old Sig P226 still wears the figured wood grip panels I added long ago. They’re showing their age but then again, I am too.

Sublime. Thanks for sharing Mike.

In a word .... exquisite! The shear beauty of these pieces is beyond words! Thank you so very much for sharing!

Incredible! Stunning!!

Human perfection, thank you for sharing these exquisite pieces of art.

Beautiful does not begin to say how these rifles look, Amazing is closer but still does not convey the feelings of just seeing them.

Unbelievable craftsmanship! Probably the most beautiful I've seen... Lovely collection Sir!

Beautiful works of art . Thank you for sharing .

What a great video. Keep collecting your guns whatever makes you happy in life keep doing it because it's short.

@davidschaadt5929

3 жыл бұрын

Doggy says ," when are we going hunting "?

They are such beautiful pieces of history and art!!! Thank you for sharing them here!

Thank you for sharing these. Magnificent.

Beautiful Firearms Sir, Priceless Collection❣️

These falling block rifles are so elegant. You, sir, are a man of taste.

Stunning!

Great to see you enjoy what you have earned!

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks for the video, they brought back fond memories for me. Way back in the '80's at the Penticton Gun Show either Ralf Martini or Martin Hagn had a few actions in the white to show. The machine work really has be be seen and felt to be fully appreciated. While I did up a custom on a Ruger No 1 at one time, somehow I just never got around to doing anything on a Hagn action as yet. Who knows though, right?/ Stay well and thanks again.

Thank you for sharing your fine firearms with us. What a treat. Take care.

Absolutely stunning rifles Mike. Thanks for showing. From New Zealand

Wonderful, I actually find myself watching this maybe one time a year, strangely enough around Christmas :) Thank you!

Beautiful collection.

Love the walnut stocks. Such beautiful pieces!

thank you for sharing with us. beautiful. the actions seem so well made.

They are not just firearms, but works of art.

Fantastic! Thank you very much for sharing. Greets, T.

An absolutely wonderful collection of beautiful (in all aspects) rifles. How can anyone not like single shot rifles especially ones of this quality. I drool in envy every time I see that falling block double rifle, that was a tremendous project.

Incredible pieces of craftmanship. Thanks for sharing and greetings from Argentina.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Diego! All the best to you in Argentina!

Thank you for showing us those beautiful rifles.

Fewweeee! They're all so beautiful, but I spotted the stock on that magnum instantly. What a gorgeous piece of wood, and workmanship on it! Really lovely pieces. I remember seeing one or two from before on other videos, from another topic. The case hardening was very interesting too. Ive never seen it done so decoratively before. It's the sort of thing that the more you look at it, the more you appreciate it.

That double is something else . Absolutely beautiful.

Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

Great channel!!! Thank you sir

A gun can be so much more than just shooting, art, history, science, all food for thought on a cold winter night. Thank you for sharing these exceptional rifles!

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Special in many ways; from all the people that write me I know guns are valued world wide - even in places where they are technically not allowed. Probably one of the most enduring machines and valued as art too. Interesting combination of values. Thanks for the note.

Please excuse my daughters hijack of my KZread account, but wanted to say that your videos are full of Expertise. Thank you for a very informative compilation. Have been involved in hunting and shooting and retail gun sales for most of my life, and have had an association with several firearms manufactures and designers, I can say from experience that the bulk of manufacture is done with the chief concern of price and the ability to offer an affordable product in mass. Many of the upper end guns that you have highlighted are virtually unknown to the greater shooting public, and there is much miss information or partial truths out there--it's good to see someone setting the record straight. Well done Sir!

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to write and for your kind words. Notes such as yours are very encouraging. I'll keep going : )

Beautiful collection

So interesting to learn from you about the 'evolution of species' in gun designs. In this video it was especially impactful! And to also hear of your involvement if bringing them to life! Thanks for your work.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lou!

Thank you so much for this. What a statment of perfection. If these don't bring joy the blood has probably stopped flowing in the veins. Cheers.

I love these falling block actions, so elegant and beautiful in both looks and function. I have a Ruger No1 Medium Sporter in .270 and it's my favorite hunting rifle. Being an early No1 it is blessed with a very fine figured walnut stock.

Those are very handsome guns and you describe them with such passion it makes your video's most interesting and very enjoyable to watch. Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful case hardning. Like the old Savages. I love them !

The 500 A-square would be super as it uses the 460 Weatherby case. That is one fine rifle!

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kenai - You're right. The 500 is a total hammer. Flattens anything....a consumer grade .500 BMG. As odd as it may sound - a blacktail hit with the 750 grain bullet simply falls down. No pieces or anything dramatic - just "lights out" instantly - with the .5000 A Square. Not a speck of bloodshot meat. I have a hunch that is the case with most things the A Square encounters. I'd like a bolt in the .500 with a muzzle brake - the recoil is memorable. I wish you all the best my friend: good shooting, good health and family - the works. 🙏

Thanks for sharing this Mike. There is only one word to describe those very fine Rifles, exquisite. They are truly Beautiful, a work of art and something to treasure and enjoy.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty amazing what can be accomplished : )

Congratulations, absolutely stunning firearms.

well done! Kudos to you for promulgating such examples of superb art and engineering. It seems guns in or near that category were more visible in my youth. Today, as you say, the interest has waned and this art is in danger of being lost or relegated to a few museums.

Just simply beautiful.

There are guns to hunt with and guns that are a pure pleasure to own and admire the beauty and workmanship

Another video that is older but I truly appreciate it and your humble mannerisms. I have owned several fine guns over the years, but never of these grades. I do blame you for rekindling a strong passion for singe shots, I hope it doesn't steer me too far from other passions I have, like doubles and drillings. 😊

Beautiful !

Those are amazing.

The first few seconds of the start of this video , i'm going my oh my a table filled with very old Colt SSA in mint condition .. But i'm not disappointed with this collection at all .. The model in .223 is like really wow not just because of the caliber but the rifle itself it just all flows together .. I would like you said, I would rather have Color Case hardening rather than inlays or engraving .. I have never seen a collection that fine anywhere , you should be proud of those ..Very well done..

Speechless except to say thank you!

THE LOURVE OF RIFLES . THANK YOU FOR SHOWING.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Generous words ratrod - thank you.

I always enjoy your interesting videos.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James!

Absolute masterpieces 👍👍

I surely loved the small action but they all are something else beautiful

i really didnt like this channel when i found i but the topics kept bringing me back and now its grown on me

Thank you for sharing very nice!

I could listen to you talk for ages mate!

Excellent video. I also prefer guns made the old-fashioned way with wood and hand-fitted steel. Your collection is remarkable. To my mind, older guns, those made 50 to 150 years ago, even of the more pedestrian variety, will often have hand-finished and fitted qualities, which, although not comparable to your fine Hagens, are much more interesting than many of the plastic and sheet metal guns made today.

Magnificent excellence in all aspects just beautiful.

Beautiful firearms !

Its hard to reinvent the wheel but its how you got there that makes it unique and very expensive to build. These rifles are beyond gorgeous.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon - your words are right on - "Mauser is the wheel" - of rifles anyway. I like that.

Extremely exquisitely refined firearms

Nice gems!

Fine engraving is an art all its own. But I must agree that there is something beautifully spare and simple about a finely built rifle without engraving. It's easier to appreciate the forms and balance of the whole when you're not focusing on the decoration.

Your 223 - BRAVO !!! Absolutely beautiful and actually practical. You can certainly enjoy that rifle year round.

@martinstiastny7679

3 жыл бұрын

There is a beautiful book out on the Ruger Number 1, I'm sure that you're aware of it. I've had the pleasure of "fondling" some custom Rugers. Some with false sidelocks, and they're gorgeous. * My preference is for "varmint" class calibers. I have one in 6mm Remington, which is nice, but I also have one in 225 Winchester that is my favorite. An essentially forgotten cartridge that is not quite a rimmed 22/250, but lots of fun to shoot.

That magnum sure is a fire breathing cannon!! Ha Ha! You pretty much described that to perfection.

Oh man some beautiful firearms‼️

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Some amazing gunmakers out there!

Fabulous looking guns there.

Thank You.

They are works of art. The closest I have in concept would be my old Winchester Model 1885 in .22 WCF, a near relative to the .22 Hornet. It fires a .228" bullet, I make brass for it from Hornet brass and use an old Winchester hand reloading tool for making the rounds. I've been loading with 4F black powder but Trail Boss is something I'll look into.

Beautiful collection of seemingly priceless guns. I’m well into my second book by Peter Capstick Hathaway, “Death In The Silent Places” and a third titled “Sands of Silence - On Safari In Namibia” is on its way. Such riveting reading. All should collect these books as well as good firearms.

Those rifles are absolutely beautiful works of the gunmakers art . Maybe a 9.3 x62 barrel that would be appropriate also definitely something classic. Thank you for showing us those wonderful rifles.

@yeahbee8237

3 жыл бұрын

7x57r or 6,5x55 I dunno why but for a singleshot I think a more flatshooting cartridge is a better fit. Love 8 9,3x62 but wouldnt wanna use a single on bear or moose

The figure and checkering on that walnut alone are making me drool, and that's without taking into account the physical and mechanical beauty of those bank-vault actions.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Plenty of work and time - patience - all the good things : )

@Gunners_Mate_Guns

3 жыл бұрын

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Not to mention considerable skill and (of course) money!

100,000.00 on the table for sure ! Thanks for sharing , your taste is expensively exquisite .......Kudos ....

True art

I love that jaegerrifle!

@nirfz

3 жыл бұрын

looks a bit like a Werndl but in "Hunting-outfit" (those actions were used for huntingrifles as well by the factory =Steyr) edit: found the video about it, it is a Werndl... kzread.info/dash/bejne/amigqqabg7yxgco.html

Wow! I didn't know you were into Art. Beautiful pieces. Have you ever been to the N.R.A. museum in Virginia? Your video reminds me of some of those firearms. I have some guns that are airloom valuable to my Family only. But one you might find most interesting is a 175 anniversary Colt Peacemaker single action revolver. Has A Blued grip and Barrel. The Frame is Beautifully Color case hardened. I think Colt has Turnbull do there color case work. The action has been modified by Bob Munden with strengthened springs. And has Custom French Walnut Grips made by Roy Fishpaw. I Later was able to Study grip making with Roy. I am looking foreward to doing more grip making in the near future. I'm sure you have experienced Custom actions that are so fine yet give you absolute control. Not be any means hair triggered. Simply Smooth as glass and refined. That is such a Joy. Bob was the last one to shoot it and I'll keep it that way. I store it off premises in a security box. Another Great video Best Wishes! M.H.

Speechless 😳

I have to say that I've never heard of hagn rifles but they are beautiful classics. I'm 65 ,but I'd like to even get a Ruger no.1, someday.but I have some Parker shotguns ,and German g-43 and a luger and nambu ,so I can't complain ! But tysy are one of a kind!!

Thanks Mike - what beautiful rifles! Just out of interest please what does the Magnum Hagn weigh! I note you said the walnut was heavy in the tree , and is still heavy! Thanks. Mark C. New Zealand.