Apocrypha: Behind the Scenes Feb 12, 2023
Added 2023-02-12 22:30:01 +0000 UTCI've spent this week at the Morphy auction company in Pennsylvania, filming a whole series of videos for you guys. As usual, my main focus was on machine guns (including a Vollmer VMP-1930, a DShK-38, a Sten Mk4(S), and an MG-3) but also supplemented by antiques and C&R type arms. So I also covered a Short Land Pattern Brown Bess (marked to a regiment that was in the American War of Independence), a Confederate Tallassee carbine, and much more. I'm filming this from a hotel in Springfield MA, where I will be doing some filming and photography this coming week at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site.
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Too bad! I've been fascinated by the TKB022 ever since I first saw a picture of it. My first question was of course, how do the rounds get fed into the chamber?
Kerwin Kerr
2023-02-16 02:49:50 +0000 UTCUnfortunately, the only example I know of is in a Russian military museum - so not much chance of me getting hands on it and time soon.
Forgotten Weapons
2023-02-16 01:11:59 +0000 UTCIan, could you do a video on the Soviet Korobov TKB022?
Kerwin Kerr
2023-02-16 00:52:07 +0000 UTCIan, I noticed some of your fans call you Gun Jesus. Is this okay?
Kerwin Kerr
2023-02-14 13:45:19 +0000 UTCYou forgot Valentines Day!? Tour wife is REALLY going to make you pay for that.
Chris Alexander
2023-02-14 05:53:12 +0000 UTCThanks a lot, Ian. I figured you'd know the answer!
Kerwin Kerr
2023-02-14 02:17:15 +0000 UTCthat's what I want to know too.
Christian
2023-02-13 23:03:39 +0000 UTCHere you go :) https://youtu.be/1wqlrr9d6TU
Forgotten Weapons
2023-02-13 21:02:29 +0000 UTCI'll try to make the meetup tomorrow, hopefully your armory visit goes well. I assume you'll be working with Alex M over there, he's a great guy and a really talented competition shooter as well. Scott G is another great guy I hope you'll have the chance to meet. It's been notoriously difficult for researchers to get into the collection there and simply "browse" for interesting stuff, so I've got my fingers crossed that you'll be able to overcome some of the roadblocks that have plagued other's I've talked to.
Stephen Bukowsky - Blind Squirrel Enterprises
2023-02-13 20:30:31 +0000 UTCIan, I put this question up on my Quora Feed: Why did the designers at General Motors Inland Division use a proprietary single feed magazine for the M3 Grease Gun and didn't use the Thompson magazine which has the superior double feed magazine? However, no one has yet given a good answer.
Kerwin Kerr
2023-02-13 15:30:38 +0000 UTCif that's only the 1st "start" (hopefully) @ springfield man you'll be the A LOT.
Guido Schriewer
2023-02-13 14:34:06 +0000 UTCWhat did I miss about Rock Island?
Walter Hoel
2023-02-13 12:59:42 +0000 UTCAn actual War of Independence Brown Bess is just the most attractive catnip for me.
Strypgia
2023-02-13 12:49:38 +0000 UTCHave fun in the Armory. Keep the embers burning for when Othias can get up there for the fabled 1911 episode.
Chairman
2023-02-13 03:31:56 +0000 UTCI can't wait to see that Kyper pass Webley. I wonder if it's like my Kyper pass CLLE Enfield looks legit 10ft away but when you look closer there's little details that are just wrong.
SpaceCowboyfromNJ
2023-02-13 02:36:49 +0000 UTCTOP MEN
moosemaimer
2023-02-13 02:34:28 +0000 UTCI have the game on, but muted while I watch this and other videos. Looking forward to Tuesday!
Ian F
2023-02-13 01:19:54 +0000 UTCNot at all. You explained without drama, which is the best outcome. Thanks.
David Morris
2023-02-12 23:51:34 +0000 UTCThe owner and I had a personal disagreement - they would still be willing to have me there, but under conditions that I'm not willing to work under. Sorry if that's still rather cryptic, but I'd rather not air a lot of laundry in public.
Forgotten Weapons
2023-02-12 23:33:20 +0000 UTCI was wondering the same thing and if I missed it. They do have their own YouTube channel and I wonder if they want to try to grow that without Ian.
Will Sanders
2023-02-12 23:19:07 +0000 UTCSame question as David C. What happened to Rock Island. Can you say without causing drama?
David Morris
2023-02-12 23:04:26 +0000 UTCWhy no more Rock Island? Did they shut down?
David C
2023-02-12 22:48:36 +0000 UTCThe Springfield Armory museum is truly amazing. I have only ever seen the parts open to the general public. I can only imagine what the collection behind closed doors must be like! See you Tuesday!
2023-02-12 22:48:08 +0000 UTCIan, completely ignoring the superbowl and Valentines day for the IMPORTANT stuff.
Nicholas White
2023-02-12 22:47:46 +0000 UTCWe all know you’re trying to bring in a looker with a eye for big guns this Tuesday, hehe.💪🏻
Jerry Harkins
2023-02-12 22:45:02 +0000 UTC
