Ian in the Matrix: "I need guns... LOTS of guns..." **racks of thousands of rifles suddenly appear** Trinity: "Um, these are all French..." Ian: "Yes, I know."
Ten minutes later, Ian walks into the lobby of the Agents' HQ wearing a horizon-blue greatcoat and an Adrian helmet. "Please remove any metallic items you're carrying...keys, loose change..." **whips out dual MAT-49s** "HOLY SH--"
Even if he managed to cover every make and model, there’s 1000 sub variants to every model, such as Mauser bolt actions, C96, Browning Hi-Power, AK-47, etc
I inherited a sporterized 1936 SMLE mk1 no4. Sweet rifle. I had no idea what “sporterized” was at the time and didn’t realize until years later the disdain for them.
@@leszekkadelski9569 Me three. I don't have any particular interest in firearms, but I do enjoy listening to a person talking enthusiastically about a technical subject that they have clearly done their research on.
@@BjornTheDim I admit, Ian got me hooked. I used to shoot and play competitive paintball, but right now I do enjoy this content from the standpoint of mechanical engineering. IMO Ian has done superb public service of spreading this knowledge :)
@@twoeyedbob me four, I can't actually stand guns (noise, smell, maintenance, etc are too much for me), but I love the history lessons in mechanical engineering and ingenuity Ian presents.
Man...next time they need to shoot that. Basically set up blocking for where he and the camera will be. Then do the before gun scene, a cut to zoom with his hair ruffling, then back to the wide shot and everything is there.
By total coincidence, I also am a former M17S owner. Traded it in for a SIG 556 in the end. In retrospect, I do miss having it for the collector's factor, but it really was the worst rifle I've ever owned. Not that it didn't work, but it was way heavier than it needed to be, the optic rail was way too high, and I wasn't a huge fan of the trigger.
Seeing him walking around, smiling, surrounded with weapons, pick it up to show it to us. I see no difference between him and Jesus, cause HE IS the Jesus
That is kinda what he does with his videos, but yes, it would be something of a scoop for them if they could get him to do it live with some of the buyers!
I'm sure the people who know about guns enough to want to buy a set of guns from RIA know enough to answer their own questions. I guess Ian could do maybe a few showcases? But that's essentially what the videos are for, and live dissasembly is less clear when you don't have a POV camera
Being from the UK seeing stuff like this is just mind blowing. To see Ian's level of expertise is astounding. To be able to walk around a place like that and be able to randomly pick a thing up and know what it is and how much it's probably worth is bonkers. I want Ian telling what to buy please
There are some pretty good ones there too. I collect antique knives and saw at least a couple early English bowies (probably at least one Civil War era or earlier Wostenholm, etc.).
But at least you can recoup and possibly make back your money and then some if you buy guns instead of Ferrari’s and champagne. Plus you won’t have too many friends and hangers on bugging you for cash if you tell them you just bought 200 guns. It’ll scare of a good number of them although it will also attract the range rats as well. (“Are you collecting that brass?”, “a magic marker and a used piece of A4 paper make a good target, can I borrow your stapler?” And my favourite, “can my boy shoot your gun”, but there’s a 35 year old man standing beside a 40 year old man. 😊)
Absolutely!👌You are so lucky over there in US..Here in Finland that kind of auction is out of the question..Not a chance here to get a license to most of those guns..Handguns too small in size,are categorized here as "pocketguns",impossible to get license,same thing with semiauto rifles witch look "too military"..
Some people have license to semi auto AK here,but they got them before the last restriction in gun laws..Earlier you could buy a semi AK as a hunting rifle,but not any more due to it's "Assault rilfe military look"..Same story with AR:s
The new gun laws:riista.fi/poliisi-ampuma-aselain-muutoksen-voimaan-15-7-2019-keskeiset-vaikutukset-luvanhaltijoille-ja-luvanhakijoille/ It's in Finnish,but google translator may help..
I’ve been watching FW since about 2011 or 2012 and I can honestly say this is the best gun channel on RU-vid, and perhaps the entire internet. Everything here is top notch and informational and above all, just super entertaining! I’m incredibly happy to have stood witness to all the success and popularity built on this channel over the years. Thank you Ian for never selling out, and always providing the audience with the best quality gun content available.
I believe there were "dummy" bullets scaled up for the B. A. R. & M 1919, I don't think the barrels are suitable for live firing. All of the mechanics work, and disassemble as on the original, but a proper barrel that size would weigh too much.
@@williestyle35 As Ian had said when he reviewed one of these, if you somehow made a scaled cartridge and tried to fire it, it'd "explode into a cloud of aluminum and zinc".
There’s something so satisfying and enjoyable about this video style and getting to walk along with Ian. Looking forward to more of Joel’s camera work :)
Where are the crusty old guys selling at ridiculous prices because they're just showing off to the other crusty old guys or the delusional "I know what I got" crowd.
This reminds me of getting to go to the Smithsonian in Washington, D. C. and that "but I only have one day ..." feeling I had ... Thank you for sharing that with us Ian. .
Imagine being told, "You've got two hours. Tour the warehouse, pick out *ten firearms* you'd like to take home*, and we'll buy them for you!" Thanks as always for the fascinating ordnance history, Ian!
Not only do they have a lot of weapons on auction, their staff is EXTREMELY personable and helpful; whether you are bidding or selling (or both for that matter). Great company to work with.
I liked this video even more than I thought I would... and I thought I would like it quite a bit. Not only was it obviously interesting and entertaining, but the audio (background noise, etc.) never became annoying and "Hi Joel" did an excellent job with the camera! I would like to see more sort of "behind the scenes" videos from auctions and museums... and I bet I'm not the only one who feels that way! 👍
There are soooo many interesting firearms that Ian walked by two cannon, a suit of armor, AND a stand full of scimitars without comment. Too much good stuff!
I am super excited about this! I really appreciate this preview of the auction house’s preview room(s). Thank you so much Mr Ian for this format of content. I have to admit that even though I’m in my fifties I still feel pangs of jealousy towards yourself for the opportunity you have to study the craftsmanship of yesteryear. I appreciate all the efforts and sacrifices you have made to bring this irreplaceable history to us in such a easily digestible format. All the best to you and yours!
I'm a Malaysian. Thank you for showing RIA collections here for all to see. My passion for guns started when I was just 12 years old and started watching your contents when I was in high school. Unfortunately the closest gun collections I would get my hands on physically would be in public military and police showcases. Wish I get the same opportunity like those in USA for such auction event.
The us has more than 400 million firearms owned by citizens. They can easily form a militia in a cival war and easily take on their own armed forces with guerilla warfare tactics.
I would bet their security is impeccable and very very good. Would imagine several people who had tabs with the words Airborne, Ranger, Special Forces, and people wirh Tridents, and from units that do not have patches are on the staff.
Shawn R Or, you know, moonlighting or retired cops . People who do security for a living and have deep experience to go with it. Generally a mixed bag.
@@jeffreyroot6300 Yes. If I was going to secure a place like Rock Island I would hire some really good people to design and implement that security. If you have millions of dollars in inventory you do not lock it up with a Master Lock.
Me (sees Luger) - “Oooo... the P08! That’s my favorite sidearm. As a matter of fact I’m gonna go strap it on right now.” Goes back to playing Battlefield 1.
This was really cool to see. It's hard to really comprehend just how many guns there are for you to choose from until you see them all racked up! Even if only a tiny fraction are something unsual it's still going to be quite a few when the numbers are that big :)
I'm impressed how well Ian's keeping his composure, then again he's the professional. I'd be running around going Wow! Look at that one and that one! like a 5 year old in a toy store.
That looks like something near heaven for me. Just to spend one whole day there I don't feel like I would get more than 50 yards from the entrance you went through. So many questions to ask, things to learn...
I would just like to thank you for the wealth of historical information your channel provides. I’m not especially into guns per se. I don’t own any; I’m an awkward cuss and such people probably shouldn’t own firearms or power saws. But I AM interested in history, and especially in the ways technological advances influenced history, or failed to. For example, as a complete gun novice, I always thought bullpup rifles were ‘cool’ and wondered why so many were tried and dropped. Your explanations of the difficulties in actually USING such weapons in less-than-ideal conditions made the matter much clearer for me. I regret that I simply can’t afford to support the channel (lots of dreary details), but want you to know that your work brightens my days considerably. I was especially delighted with this video, simply because you were so very HAPPY in it.
This is such an American thing to see! As a Brit it's so weird seeing guns like that with normal people just wandering around looking at them, much less just buying them and taking them home.
