Thankfully, it's usually the very exquisite, rare hunters,/people who own very exquisite, rare firearms.. The kind of people who can hunt with them regularly for a lifetime, yet the firearm looks new ..
nice and very interesting video as usual really think full for you to take the time to make the video and share your knowledge with us thinks sir your mate from Australia
What a way to live, to devote ones life to developing such an action, so unique, and at the same time so functional. Mr. Cosmi must have had great satisfaction in his work!
Almost seems to pretty to use at all. Very beautiful peice of art by cosmi! Love the video as always with the welth of knowledge you have! Love to learn, thanks.
Currently escaping my "trap" as you call it....interesting world we live in where i can work remotely full time. I remember as a younger man saying "if i could just make money that i can make near the city but live somewhere cheap..."
Excellent video. I thought i had seen it all, sometimes seen it twice. But i have never seen a shotgun like that before. You will have to do a range video on it please.
That is one bizarre shotgun! I've heard of them, but never seen one, and certainly never seen inside one. I'm impressed by the quality and all, but I have to admit, I respect simplicity more than tech when it comes to things that need to work. Not sure I'd be sold on the value of such a system unless you took me to the range with it.
Well now that's two you have came up with that I have never known about. The Mauser 77 and the Cosmi. Most I have at least read about if not seen. I'm reading the wrong stuff, gotta dig deeper. Thanks for sharing both of those.
It is a beautiful collector piece but I actually use my Remington 1100 magnum and it has never failed me. I have more expensive guns but it looks nice when you get yours out off the safe . Mine works in icy weather and rain or shine . My favorite gun I own. I do like my colts but my very favorite is my Remington 1100 magnum
USOG Yes it’s like the glock pistol it fires in any conditions. Freezing rain cold , heat never failed me now I did have the gas rings replaced after a thousand rounds. But it was still going . They were in need of replacing in the summer. Haven’t used it much since then just made sure it worked fine . Neighbor always tried to buy it I told him that’s not ever happening. That gun he had was a good design but if you can’t take it hunting it’s just a wall hanger I got no need for. I have art for that
Thank you for this video. I just recently learned of this Company and gun and wanted to learn more about them and stumbled upon your channel. I am now subscribed because of the content!
8 rounds, It's a duck gun! ...or maybe hunting rabbits? Never seen one or herd of it before. You show aspiration and resolve in your collection. Well done.
Hi Rick - a revelation; when I handled one in Europe for the first time - I thought it was brilliant but for show; then I fired it and I became a believer.
The advantages of the semi-auto and the safety of a break-action. Love it! (just a note: in Europe, we generally prefer break-actions as you want to be able to see if the guy/gal next to you really has unloaded their weapon)
That is an important thing to want to know! Tight quarters shooting no doubt. In contrast, I went to Saskatchewan, Canada to hunt waterfowl - fabulous, beautiful place - full of the nicest people and skies the likes of which I would never have dreamed of - colors from God - and geese / ducks to no end. The closest other hunters were somewhere - but I never saw them. I make no point here - just mention the world as it can be in the vast and open places. Thanks for writing.
Indeed. When sitting up for fowl (or pigeons or crows or something) a lot of hunters prefer a semi-auto as well. Most hunters I know have a cheap semi-auto as their "pest-gun" or "geese-gun". But a lot of hunts over here are social hunts (break out the Jägermeister) like walking-up hunts or driven hunts in which case break-action shotguns are obligatory. (General rule of thumb: if you're invited or your hunt consists of more than two people, bring a break-action) But I could advice break-actions to any new hunter (regardless of location) as it teaches you things like shot-conservation, safety habits (in which direction to load or unload, how to climb a fence), looking around (where are the other guns, other people, buildings?). As soon as these things become a reflex, you could move on to semi-autos.
Excellent words. I hunt mostly with over and under or SXS shotguns. I may miss the third shot sometimes but I don't mind. Your points about safety and clarity are what is important.
Always amazed at your passion for real gun, and you know what I mean by real gun, wood, steel, blued, checkering, art, design, quality.... Made by real people!! This right there is a piece or art, a piece of engineering, a master piece for sure!! I don't know how you manage to get all those great firearms, but you are a lucky man I'm sure!
I’m an Italian shotgun aficionado. I bought a Benelli 20 gauge Super 90. It’s a wonderful shotgun and so light to carry so I gave it to my very petite Italian daughter-in- law.
USOG I checked out the prices for Cosmi shotguns. The prices ranged from ~11 grand into the high 20s. Probably very fair prices for such a fantastic shotgun!
See nothing is impossible for man if he puts his mind to do it. Like Browning all in his head and trial n error in the shop. Nicely made id love to shoot one before buying one. As a competition trap shooter we're always looking for a light edge if it fits n shoots and scores well.
I have never seen an action like that. That's a wonderful firearm you have there. I looked the prices, too expensive for me but still far below others.
Hi Jake - sometimes they come up for a lot less than market prices , although not inexpensive. I could not resist simply because there is nothing that I know of like the Cosmi.
She’s a beauty . How much ammo you got ? I keep 9mm, .22, 5.56, and 30.06 stockpiled for times like this and I’m glad I did because I was able to get my money back and free ammo so to speak . You have a super nice collection of firearms . Growing up in the 70 s and 80 s these guns used to be prevalent in k mart and Wal mart and now I think back on all the good investments I could have made but I don’t sell too many guns . I have usually given them to family members for home protection . I m down to one moss berg 12 ga and it’s all I need tbh . My next firearm will be lever action , something brand name. I’m a ruger fan despite the lower prices of their guns they make a great gun imo amd have been happy with ruger for years . Remington , s w . I like steel and wood and always will , for a gun especially . Hand someone a Mauser and then hand them a glass filled , what a difference .
It was an awesome design and I have an Italian over and under never fired . It’s for my grandchildren. In .410 it’s pretty also but if all you do is look at it I got not one red cent to put on one. Unless I had John Wayne’s six shooter from his movie he owned himself. Then I guess I collect other things. Was unique though. If you only hunt from a blind or in a field with bird dogs . I still prefer my choice. I guess that’s why they have a menu in the restaurant different choices.
The guns that hold 3 shots were usually marketed inbthe us for hunting waterfowl There is a federal law that states you only get 3 shots at migratory birds.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns by the way since I have your attention do you have any videos firing this? I'd love to see what it is like with slugs and various shot since I don't think I'll ever see firsthand.
Amazing gun. But here in Iceland there is no production of firearms, but there was a man who built some number of single barrel bolt action shotguns, somewhat similar to the long Marlin goose gun. This was only one person making shotguns as a hobby, but if I remember correctly he made 100 plus shotguns and they were sough after here in the period he made them. Perhaps you should acquire one for your collection and I bet you would find it interesting since the tooling the builder had was rather primitive. The man branded his guns with the icelandic female name "Drífa" but the word drífa can also be a verb related to the english word "drive" (not in the meaning of driving a car, but more in the meaning of pile driver og driving a nail). The drivas drowe the shots a long distance hence they were called "Drífa".
Hello Ivar - So interesting! That will be a very interesting gun to find. I'll have to hop on a plane and visit Iceland and find a Drifa. Or maybe I should check around one of my favorite places - Gimli - I'll bet someone brought one or more over on one of those charter flights. I used to hunt waterfowl in those great marshes near and around Gimli - met countless Icelanders.
Ah yes, icelanders immigrated to this area in Canada and established Nýja Ísland or New Iceland, they even got permission to be sovereign for a short period, but that failed. Also there was some number of icelanders that settled in northern USA and there is some diaspora in Seattle.
Yes - noticed a few things Icelandic in Seattle. I remember names such as Einarson, Marcassun (sp?), Sigurdson and so on. One fellow told me about fantastic hunting and shooting in Iceland - I think from shore at great distances but I can't remember what they were shooting. I'll have to have a look myself. : )
Yes, the names are common icelandic names that turned into family names in America, Einarsson means son of Einar and this also goes for the other names, Marcassun would probably be Marcusson. As for hunting in Iceland, then it could have been reindeer (I think similar to whitetail deer) this is the only game on land in Iceland apart from small animals like arctic fox. Water fowling is common mostly geese and ptarmigan. There are two main stock of geese that breed here, graylag goose and the pink footed goose, but also smaller stock of white fronted goose plus two that pass by in Iceland spring and autumn on the way to Greenland and perhaps to Canada from the mainland of Europa, these are barnacle goose and brent goose (does not taste good since it thrives on seaweed) but small number of the two last mentioned do breed here in Iceland. In recent years some greylags have quit migrating and stay in Iceland through the winter, mostly a stock or few families who are residing in the capital town Reykjavik but several families in other parts of Iceland also. The reindeers are not natural in Iceland, they were imported from Norway shortly before 1800 and let loose in the wild, but at present they mainly or only habit the north east, east and south east part of Iceland and mostly in the highands, but are from time to time seen in the lowlands also. Reindeers in other parts of Iceland did not survive, so reindeers are only found in areas east of the biggest glacier rivers. Several muskox animals were imported from Greenland but none of them thrived here.
That really looks complex. John Browning? Perhaps in the way he thinks but to me it seems Browning had the manufacturing in mind. His designs seemed to be optimized to be built with as little as possible in time, skill. I'd love to own a Cosmi just to marvel and examine it but OMG they are pricey! 15 to 20 G? I found a used one for 7....
I always lose money in my gun dealings ): living in Sweden we have a set number of rifles/shotguns for hunting we can own (or for sport shooting or collecting) so when I want something else I have to sell a gun, and you know how it is, when you want something you want it now so you don't take time finding the right buyer just sell it asap :P
Okay - so - new laws are needed : no fewer than 10 guns for all gun collectors, 20 for hunters. Fines if the numbers drop under these minimums : ) - just teasing - I long ago gave up on trying to understand all the different laws in all the countries. All the evince shows that no matter the cost or consequence - freedom is the one and only principle above all others; prisons have almost no gun crime - but who wants to live in a prison?
Hi Jan - I wish I did. I met George - such a fine man and gunmaker. The rotary action was perfection. I keep hoping one will come along....but nothing yet. Thanks for asking.
Beautiful weapon. I wonder how do you aquire such a knowledge about guns. I strongly recommend you to make a video about the keys to became a gun guru like . I sincerely apologise for not visiting your video in last couple of months as I was back in to action. Regards SATHVIK
I think you need a soft light to drag out some of the shadows so we can see better.....maybe a strip of aluminum foil to reflect light back onto the guns
It's an amazing design, but I don't understand why he's not having a fixed barrel and utilizing the space under the hand guard for recoil operation where t could impinge directly on that wonderful chrome action... maybe with a bit of modern CAD you could add a loading gate... but it's so different and cool.. very nice piece.. never seen one
Good ideas - there is always a better way but people run out of time and patience and get stuck in a theme of parts. Thank you for taking the time to write.
Thank you so much for the video. I inherited a Cosmi 20ga from my grandfather who traveled the world bird hunting. I’m proud to have such rare and beautiful piece. I would love to shoot it but due to the age and value I’m afraid to. Honestly, I didn’t know how the damn thing functioned until watching your video. Is there anyway you can provide a “ how to clean” video or point me somewhere that shows the process step by step. Thank you.
Hi Bobby! I'm so happy for you! Your inherited a "Ferarri" - in the gun world. I have the original book and I can send you a copy - I have to find it and then make you a copy or send electronically. Sorry if this takes me a little time. The Cosmi remains a revelation - an amazing, amazing vision and dedication to an idea. Bravo! All the best to you. Your Grandfather knew.
Aww man, that would be so awesome if you can do that for me. I can Venmo you some $ for your trouble. Also, I have 2 more shotguns “L.C. Smith side by side and a old Beretta side by side” I would like to get your professional opinion on. Again, thank you so much!!!
i can't remember why i don't have a cosmi--oh yes, i had to buy a house instead, and i could not get a mortgage on the cosmi--that's a shame cause i think back and would rather have had the cosmi--a gun for a rajah! truth be known, i never came across one at any price, thank goodness, or i would never made it out of the poor house....
Thanks for the note - I guess it is not so much that the long recoil system is beneficial; it is more that the long recoil system was one of the first that worked. As you know, the more modern systems may be more efficient, reliable and easier to manufacture; yet hunting arms are not so much about these things. Many hunt with bows and arrows; others hunt with flintlocks or pistols - in many ways the more challenging the equipment the better the hunter has to be. : ) I still miss the boat about the magazine - I'll have to look again - thanks for the heads-up. All the best to you for 2022.
Let me guess, the price is you cant afford it if you have to ask. If anything will ever motivate me to stay in school its the fact that buying one of these is literally the only way I will ever have a 16 gauge semi-auto with an 8 + 1 capacity. I may be trailer trash, but I will never degrade myself into settling for a 12 gauge Auto-5.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thanks. But on a serious note, why are these the lengths you have to go to just to get a decent 16 gauge shotgun? I have saved up almost 2 grand for a nice skeet gun but I still cant find anything besides 12's and 20's. Most skeet loads carry an ounce of shot. One ounce is a 16th of a pound. Therefore a 16 gauge bore should make the ideal shotgun for shooting clays, Right? Im not dropping over 1K into a gun thats chambered for ammo availability at wallmart rather than performance.
COSMI ARE WAY OVERPRICED FOR WHAT THEY ARE 5-20K E FOR A SHOTGUN THATS NOT EASY TO LOAD...SURE IT HAS QUALITY BUT DOES IT WORTH THE PRICE ... TO ME COSMI IS LIKE AN I PHONE A WANNABE STATUS SYMBOL ...
Hi : ) I always like a dissenting voice! It is complicated and expensive and not the easiest to use - but what an effort, what a dedication to an idea - as flawed as it may be. One day they will stop making these.
That shotgun is so well made . Look at it !
Shifting the magazine to the butt and bringing the balance rearward puts it into another realm from all other semi-autos.
What a wild feat of engineering! I didn't know these existed. Thank you for rectifying that.
Thankfully, it's usually the very exquisite, rare hunters,/people who own very exquisite, rare firearms.. The kind of people who can hunt with them regularly for a lifetime, yet the firearm looks new ..
I had never heard of a Cosmi gun, so I checked out the web sight. Learn something every day. Thanks for the video.
Thank you - glad I made the video - Cosmi is amazing. All the best to you.
Wonderful, really wonderful. The factory in Italy is still operating.
I hope to get there one day. Take care.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Yes, why not, I'm sure they do speak English now.
Forgotten weapons needs to cover this shotgun
nice and very interesting video as usual really think full for you to take the time to make the video and share your knowledge with us thinks sir your mate from Australia
What a way to live, to devote ones life to developing such an action, so unique, and at the same time so functional. Mr. Cosmi must have had great satisfaction in his work!
A great example of craftsmanship at highest level. Thank you.
Wow ! the internals are just WOW ! thanks for sharing
I've seen these before. Never had the chance to fire one. But definitely a unique firearm. And beautiful gun.
Hi Scott - pretty amazing that the designer had the idea and then got the whole thing to work - and work so well.
Appriciate this look at a very interesting shotgun. I now need to own one because the design is so fascinating.
Hi Gerald - So fascinating - an amazing shotgun. I hope you get one.
Almost seems to pretty to use at all. Very beautiful peice of art by cosmi! Love the video as always with the welth of knowledge you have! Love to learn, thanks.
Thanks Waldo!
Currently escaping my "trap" as you call it....interesting world we live in where i can work remotely full time. I remember as a younger man saying "if i could just make money that i can make near the city but live somewhere cheap..."
An incredibly beautiful weapon. Thank you once again for sharing your collection.
Excellent video. I thought i had seen it all, sometimes seen it twice. But i have never seen a shotgun like that before. You will have to do a range video on it please.
The brilliance of one man with a vision - humbling.
Incredible Engineering There Perfecting The Art Of Perfection 😮😮😲
Absolutely gorgeous shotgun, thank you for sharing it with us.
Great Video! I do like the Benelli inertia action and did have an pre-WWII FN A-5 but the Cosmi is the "Cats Meow."
That is one bizarre shotgun! I've heard of them, but never seen one, and certainly never seen inside one. I'm impressed by the quality and all, but I have to admit, I respect simplicity more than tech when it comes to things that need to work. Not sure I'd be sold on the value of such a system unless you took me to the range with it.
Hi Jim - I agree - simplicity is best.
Well now that's two you have came up with that I have never known about. The Mauser 77 and the Cosmi. Most I have at least read about if not seen. I'm reading the wrong stuff, gotta dig deeper. Thanks for sharing both of those.
Hi Gary - the Cosmi is unlike anything else - a masterpiece.
It is a beautiful collector piece but I actually use my Remington 1100 magnum and it has never failed me. I have more expensive guns but it looks nice when you get yours out off the safe . Mine works in icy weather and rain or shine . My favorite gun I own. I do like my colts but my very favorite is my Remington 1100 magnum
I like the 1100 too - a superb shotgun.
USOG Yes it’s like the glock pistol it fires in any conditions. Freezing rain cold , heat never failed me now I did have the gas rings replaced after a thousand rounds. But it was still going . They were in need of replacing in the summer. Haven’t used it much since then just made sure it worked fine . Neighbor always tried to buy it I told him that’s not ever happening. That gun he had was a good design but if you can’t take it hunting it’s just a wall hanger I got no need for. I have art for that
Very Nice Shotgun to say the least. Thank you sir for sharing the view of it with us.
Thank you Lukus 👍
They had one at my favorite local shop and I had no idea what it was at the point. Thanks for doing a video on this!
Thank you for this video. I just recently learned of this Company and gun and wanted to learn more about them and stumbled upon your channel. I am now subscribed because of the content!
8 rounds, It's a duck gun! ...or maybe hunting rabbits? Never seen one or herd of it before. You show aspiration and resolve in your collection. Well done.
The Cosmi is amazing. Thanks for sharing!! :-)
Hi Rick - a revelation; when I handled one in Europe for the first time - I thought it was brilliant but for show; then I fired it and I became a believer.
The advantages of the semi-auto and the safety of a break-action. Love it!
(just a note: in Europe, we generally prefer break-actions as you want to be able to see if the guy/gal next to you really has unloaded their weapon)
That is an important thing to want to know! Tight quarters shooting no doubt. In contrast, I went to Saskatchewan, Canada to hunt waterfowl - fabulous, beautiful place - full of the nicest people and skies the likes of which I would never have dreamed of - colors from God - and geese / ducks to no end. The closest other hunters were somewhere - but I never saw them. I make no point here - just mention the world as it can be in the vast and open places. Thanks for writing.
Indeed. When sitting up for fowl (or pigeons or crows or something) a lot of hunters prefer a semi-auto as well. Most hunters I know have a cheap semi-auto as their "pest-gun" or "geese-gun". But a lot of hunts over here are social hunts (break out the Jägermeister) like walking-up hunts or driven hunts in which case break-action shotguns are obligatory. (General rule of thumb: if you're invited or your hunt consists of more than two people, bring a break-action)
But I could advice break-actions to any new hunter (regardless of location) as it teaches you things like shot-conservation, safety habits (in which direction to load or unload, how to climb a fence), looking around (where are the other guns, other people, buildings?). As soon as these things become a reflex, you could move on to semi-autos.
Excellent words. I hunt mostly with over and under or SXS shotguns. I may miss the third shot sometimes but I don't mind. Your points about safety and clarity are what is important.
Bit strange to think Cosmi was Leonid Breschnev favorite shotgun, but sensible as he wanted his guns to function and be good in use .
Always amazed at your passion for real gun, and you know what I mean by real gun, wood, steel, blued, checkering, art, design, quality.... Made by real people!! This right there is a piece or art, a piece of engineering, a master piece for sure!!
I don't know how you manage to get all those great firearms, but you are a lucky man I'm sure!
So lucky David - and I'm grateful. : ) I turn over every rock to find interesting guns and things - it is surprising what treasures are out there.
I’m an Italian shotgun aficionado. I bought a Benelli 20 gauge Super 90. It’s a wonderful shotgun and so light to carry so I gave it to my very petite Italian daughter-in- law.
Now there's a subject Kenneth - those Italian shotguns. Superb.
USOG I checked out the prices for Cosmi shotguns. The prices ranged from ~11 grand into the high 20s. Probably very fair prices for such a fantastic shotgun!
See nothing is impossible for man if he puts his mind to do it. Like Browning all in his head and trial n error in the shop. Nicely made id love to shoot one before buying one. As a competition trap shooter we're always looking for a light edge if it fits n shoots and scores well.
Words from experience - thanks for the note. They're very interesting but maybe not competition guns - I could be wrong though.
Thanks for showing us.
DANG
I'm promoting this video in my gun groups
Thank you Jeffrey - I need help. I can't seem to bring in enough viewers and subscribers, although I try hard.
USOG -sir, you are doing great on both, subs and views.
I've offered to introduce you to people in the industry.
its just art, great video, awesome piece .
Thanks Eloy - it is amazing.
Great video! You have a beautiful collection.
I have never seen an action like that. That's a wonderful firearm you have there. I looked the prices, too expensive for me but still far below others.
Hi Jake - sometimes they come up for a lot less than market prices , although not inexpensive. I could not resist simply because there is nothing that I know of like the Cosmi.
I have never seen an action similar to that either, it is magnificently unique.
Wow! I learned a lot! Thanks for this video. That’s the most interesting shotgun I’ve ever seen!
She’s a beauty . How much ammo you got ? I keep 9mm, .22, 5.56, and 30.06 stockpiled for times like this and I’m glad I did because I was able to get my money back and free ammo so to speak . You have a super nice collection of firearms . Growing up in the 70 s and 80 s these guns used to be prevalent in k mart and Wal mart and now I think back on all the good investments I could have made but I don’t sell too many guns . I have usually given them to family members for home protection . I m down to one moss berg 12 ga and it’s all I need tbh . My next firearm will be lever action , something brand name. I’m a ruger fan despite the lower prices of their guns they make a great gun imo amd have been happy with ruger for years . Remington , s w . I like steel and wood and always will , for a gun especially . Hand someone a Mauser and then hand them a glass filled , what a difference .
Breath taking , beautiful work thank you for sharing with us, cheers.
Again amazing collection......boys and there guns, hell of a story.........i am so jealous.....lol. thank you ...interesting gun
The Cosmi for me is a new one never seen before..!
Beautiful gun, Thanks for sharing and the education on it.
It was an awesome design and I have an Italian over and under never fired . It’s for my grandchildren. In .410 it’s pretty also but if all you do is look at it I got not one red cent to put on one. Unless I had John Wayne’s six shooter from his movie he owned himself. Then I guess I collect other things. Was unique though. If you only hunt from a blind or in a field with bird dogs . I still prefer my choice. I guess that’s why they have a menu in the restaurant different choices.
Perfect post.
Amazing thanks for sharing, hi from Ireland
All the best to you in Ireland!
The guns that hold 3 shots were usually marketed inbthe us for hunting waterfowl
There is a federal law that states you only get 3 shots at migratory birds.
Thank you NY HAP!
Ingenius.
Mama mia, that's a spicy meata ball! Graci amigi
That's amazing
GENIUS
I have not found anything even close to it.
o wow that looks like a nightmare to maintain. more like a clock than a firewarm.
That's a good point Tree - I had not considered taking it apart for repair. Hmmmm....I think you're right.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns beautiful but I like my fire arms simple and easy to dismantle, clean, reassemble. Also I like low cost lol.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns by the way since I have your attention do you have any videos firing this? I'd love to see what it is like with slugs and various shot since I don't think I'll ever see firsthand.
So true, about how cities and city life, have a way of trapping you. 👍
And getting tighter and tighter with COVID. Hope you get out hunting : )
Never heard of it before
Amazing gun. But here in Iceland there is no production of firearms, but there was a man who built some number of single barrel bolt action shotguns, somewhat similar to the long Marlin goose gun. This was only one person making shotguns as a hobby, but if I remember correctly he made 100 plus shotguns and they were sough after here in the period he made them. Perhaps you should acquire one for your collection and I bet you would find it interesting since the tooling the builder had was rather primitive. The man branded his guns with the icelandic female name "Drífa" but the word drífa can also be a verb related to the english word "drive" (not in the meaning of driving a car, but more in the meaning of pile driver og driving a nail). The drivas drowe the shots a long distance hence they were called "Drífa".
Hello Ivar - So interesting! That will be a very interesting gun to find. I'll have to hop on a plane and visit Iceland and find a Drifa. Or maybe I should check around one of my favorite places - Gimli - I'll bet someone brought one or more over on one of those charter flights. I used to hunt waterfowl in those great marshes near and around Gimli - met countless Icelanders.
Ah yes, icelanders immigrated to this area in Canada and established Nýja Ísland or New Iceland, they even got permission to be sovereign for a short period, but that failed. Also there was some number of icelanders that settled in northern USA and there is some diaspora in Seattle.
Yes - noticed a few things Icelandic in Seattle. I remember names such as Einarson, Marcassun (sp?), Sigurdson and so on. One fellow told me about fantastic hunting and shooting in Iceland - I think from shore at great distances but I can't remember what they were shooting. I'll have to have a look myself. : )
Yes, the names are common icelandic names that turned into family names in America, Einarsson means son of Einar and this also goes for the other names, Marcassun would probably be Marcusson.
As for hunting in Iceland, then it could have been reindeer (I think similar to whitetail deer) this is the only game on land in Iceland apart from small animals like arctic fox. Water fowling is common mostly geese and ptarmigan. There are two main stock of geese that breed here, graylag goose and the pink footed goose, but also smaller stock of white fronted goose plus two that pass by in Iceland spring and autumn on the way to Greenland and perhaps to Canada from the mainland of Europa, these are barnacle goose and brent goose (does not taste good since it thrives on seaweed) but small number of the two last mentioned do breed here in Iceland. In recent years some greylags have quit migrating and stay in Iceland through the winter, mostly a stock or few families who are residing in the capital town Reykjavik but several families in other parts of Iceland also.
The reindeers are not natural in Iceland, they were imported from Norway shortly before 1800 and let loose in the wild, but at present they mainly or only habit the north east, east and south east part of Iceland and mostly in the highands, but are from time to time seen in the lowlands also. Reindeers in other parts of Iceland did not survive, so reindeers are only found in areas east of the biggest glacier rivers.
Several muskox animals were imported from Greenland but none of them thrived here.
All I can say is WOW!!
Me too Victor - labor of love - the design is amazing.
That really looks complex. John Browning? Perhaps in the way he thinks but to me it seems Browning had the manufacturing in mind. His designs seemed to be optimized to be built with as little as possible in time, skill. I'd love to own a Cosmi just to marvel and examine it but OMG they are pricey! 15 to 20 G? I found a used one for 7....
Ya - these are labors of love - Cosmi must have spent years on the design. Of all the shotguns I own - this one stands alone in the "marvel" class.
I honestly don't know if I would rather have that or a browning a5.
I'd like an informative on the pump Action browning , the BPS rifle and shotgun .
I always lose money in my gun dealings ): living in Sweden we have a set number of rifles/shotguns for hunting we can own (or for sport shooting or collecting) so when I want something else I have to sell a gun, and you know how it is, when you want something you want it now so you don't take time finding the right buyer just sell it asap :P
Okay - so - new laws are needed : no fewer than 10 guns for all gun collectors, 20 for hunters. Fines if the numbers drop under these minimums : ) - just teasing - I long ago gave up on trying to understand all the different laws in all the countries. All the evince shows that no matter the cost or consequence - freedom is the one and only principle above all others; prisons have almost no gun crime - but who wants to live in a prison?
God Bless Sweden though - I love that country.
we are getting rid of licenses for silencers next year!
again a great review ! you don't happen to have a george hoenig rotary round action shotgun ? would love to see you review it
Hi Jan - I wish I did. I met George - such a fine man and gunmaker. The rotary action was perfection. I keep hoping one will come along....but nothing yet. Thanks for asking.
Beautiful weapon.
I wonder how do you aquire such a knowledge about guns.
I strongly recommend you to make a video about the keys to became a gun guru like .
I sincerely apologise for not visiting your video in last couple of months as I was back in to action.
Regards
SATHVIK
I think you need a soft light to drag out some of the shadows so we can see better.....maybe a strip of aluminum foil to reflect light back onto the guns
Thanks for the suggestion.
I can just picture a game warden trying to see if the Cosmi complies with the law and only can fire 3 shells before a reload.
Those Cosmi shotguns - I still can't believe they make them.
And cosmi just announced a 45/70 rifle 😃
It's an amazing design, but I don't understand why he's not having a fixed barrel and utilizing the space under the hand guard for recoil operation where t could impinge directly on that wonderful chrome action... maybe with a bit of modern CAD you could add a loading gate... but it's so different and cool.. very nice piece.. never seen one
Good ideas - there is always a better way but people run out of time and patience and get stuck in a theme of parts. Thank you for taking the time to write.
you're welcome, I love your collection of unusual and rare high quality guns
any update on the cosmi? im thinking about getting one, but theres not many videos of it, or have any idea of cleaning it
Такое ружье было у Леонида Брежнева, вы знали об этом USOG ?
Very interesting, I hadn't seen one before. How well does the Cosmi handle different loads? How is the recoil?
Any 2 3/4 inch shell works - recoil is minimal - the action absorbs a lot; despite the floating barrel.
Thank you so much for the video. I inherited a Cosmi 20ga from my grandfather who traveled the world bird hunting. I’m proud to have such rare and beautiful piece. I would love to shoot it but due to the age and value I’m afraid to. Honestly, I didn’t know how the damn thing functioned until watching your video. Is there anyway you can provide a “ how to clean” video or point me somewhere that shows the process step by step. Thank you.
Hi Bobby! I'm so happy for you! Your inherited a "Ferarri" - in the gun world. I have the original book and I can send you a copy - I have to find it and then make you a copy or send electronically. Sorry if this takes me a little time. The Cosmi remains a revelation - an amazing, amazing vision and dedication to an idea. Bravo! All the best to you. Your Grandfather knew.
Aww man, that would be so awesome if you can do that for me. I can Venmo you some $ for your trouble. Also, I have 2 more shotguns “L.C. Smith side by side and a old Beretta side by side” I would like to get your professional opinion on. Again, thank you so much!!!
i can't remember why i don't have a cosmi--oh yes, i had to buy a house instead, and i could not get a mortgage on the cosmi--that's a shame cause i think back and would rather have had the cosmi--a gun for a rajah! truth be known, i never came across one at any price, thank goodness, or i would never made it out of the poor house....
Hi Greg - I know what you mean. Living under a bridge and owning a Cosmi is a little out of balance. But I picked a really nice bridge. : )
you know, i thought i had a pretty crazy collection, and i do, BUT you put me to shame!
It's got the same concept as the sjögren shotgun .
Hello Younes - Remarkable how the Sjogren works - and the Cosmi as well. Thanks for the note.
How are long recoil semi auto shotguns beneficial?
He really missed the boat in re topping up.the magazine.
Thanks for the note - I guess it is not so much that the long recoil system is beneficial; it is more that the long recoil system was one of the first that worked. As you know, the more modern systems may be more efficient, reliable and easier to manufacture; yet hunting arms are not so much about these things. Many hunt with bows and arrows; others hunt with flintlocks or pistols - in many ways the more challenging the equipment the better the hunter has to be. : ) I still miss the boat about the magazine - I'll have to look again - thanks for the heads-up. All the best to you for 2022.
There is a rifle cosmi now
You're way ahead of me. I'll look. Thanks for the heads up.
Hi What is the price of the Venetian Cosmo displayed in the 8:44 minute of the video?
Hello - about $6000.
It bothers me when people clean their guns wrong and let the oil get into the wood makes me upset .
How much,, Quanto Costa ,??
About $5000
Let me guess, the price is you cant afford it if you have to ask. If anything will ever motivate me to stay in school its the fact that buying one of these is literally the only way I will ever have a 16 gauge semi-auto with an 8 + 1 capacity. I may be trailer trash, but I will never degrade myself into settling for a 12 gauge Auto-5.
Hi Nik - You'll get one of these...I believe in you : )
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thanks. But on a serious note, why are these the lengths you have to go to just to get a decent 16 gauge shotgun? I have saved up almost 2 grand for a nice skeet gun but I still cant find anything besides 12's and 20's.
Most skeet loads carry an ounce of shot. One ounce is a 16th of a pound. Therefore a 16 gauge bore should make the ideal shotgun for shooting clays, Right? Im not dropping over 1K into a gun thats chambered for ammo availability at wallmart rather than performance.
who gave this a thumbs down.... ?????
Didn't beretta make a similar semi auto but breakbarrel?
Yes! The Beretta UGB - with a one shell reload on the side of the action.
Would rather have a versa max than any of those crummy guns.
COSMI ARE WAY OVERPRICED FOR WHAT THEY ARE 5-20K E FOR A SHOTGUN THATS NOT EASY TO LOAD...SURE IT HAS QUALITY BUT DOES IT WORTH THE PRICE ... TO ME COSMI IS LIKE AN I PHONE A WANNABE STATUS SYMBOL ...
Hi : ) I always like a dissenting voice! It is complicated and expensive and not the easiest to use - but what an effort, what a dedication to an idea - as flawed as it may be. One day they will stop making these.
The auto 5 is one of the worst shotguns ever, with a huge recoil because of Browning’s failed design.
I have to disagree the best semi auto shotgun produces is the auto 5
Okay - I accept that. : )
I even changed the title. Cheers.
USOG thank you sir and I will admit those are some beautiful shotguns
auto 5 a great shotgun? it was a horrible design, big and with increased recoil thanks tomthe faulty lock barrel design.
The Cosmi for me is a new one never seen before..!
Remarkable work - a labor of love. An achievement beyond description. Few know what it takes to design and produce something like this.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns It was a lifetime of pondering along with skilled craftsmanship to make it work..!