The American Gun Factory - Inside Standard Manufacturing & CSMC

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  • Опубліковано 31 сер 2022
  • We travelled to Connecticut in the USA to check out the Connecticut shotgun manufacturing company which includes Galazan guns and Standard Manufacturing.
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  • @Jebbis
    @Jebbis Рік тому +34

    English walnut is grafted onto American because the American walnut is more resilient but the English walnuts taste better. Growing up my neighbor had a walnut orchard I learned about this.

    • @grizz23
      @grizz23 Рік тому +4

      That’s really cool I didn’t know that I have a few American walnut trees

    • @houseofsolomon2440
      @houseofsolomon2440 Рік тому

      We had a walnut tree in our front yard (Conn.) growing up. I'll never forget the unique smell the pods had-

    • @markcooper9063
      @markcooper9063 Рік тому

      It was for nuts not wood we had these trees all around us in California

    • @adamtaintbury
      @adamtaintbury Місяць тому

      Pretty much every grape vine in Europe is grafted onto American rootstock because of disease resistance.

  • @dennisford4018
    @dennisford4018 Рік тому +37

    As a very proud owner of four Galazan shotguns 2 RBL (28&20 Ga,) an A10 with a 2-barrel set, (20 & 12 ga.) and a new at the time Inverness 20ga. (serial # of 204) I shot the RBL (28) in one tournament and placed quite well. The A10 is probably one of best and most outstanding shotguns I have ever shot. I sent it back and had a 20ga. barrel matched to the receiver and with this combination I won my first Gold Medal in the Police Western States Police Olympics with a 97 score. Due disabilities I stepped away from competition shooting some years ago and sold all but 1 of my Galazan shotguns, keeping the unfired 20ga. Inverness shotgun to remember my several years on competition shooting. It is a lifetime gun believe me.

  • @ryanknapp4964
    @ryanknapp4964 Рік тому +13

    Connecticut was famous for its manufacturing, Remington, Colt, Winchester, Henry and more. Brass in Waterbury. Sikorsky, Pratt and Whitney, Electric Boat, and GE before our fool of a Governor ran them out. NSSF which puts on SHOT show is HQed in CT. I love old guns that say Connecticut on them and appreciate that CSMC is still making them here when everyone else has outsourced.

  • @jabbott376
    @jabbott376 Рік тому +17

    "$6,000 and it comes with that wood? Oh you can pay extra if you want it to look nice." 😂 brutal.

  • @jakebissel2074
    @jakebissel2074 Рік тому +16

    Proud to be a 40 year experienced machinist and see others take pride in what they do automatically.

    • @rapidrrobert4333
      @rapidrrobert4333 Рік тому

      Same here from a retired musical instrument repair tech, 50 years experience. There is only one way to learn, and that is by doing. Crossing the edge teaches you the boundary is. But .... It matters to few.

  • @sportclay1
    @sportclay1 Рік тому +26

    One line of their shotguns was not covered and that was the top of the line Galazan sidelock o/u and sxs. Pinless sidelocks hand made each one a one off. maybe 20- made a year. I own several of Tony's guns. and have known Tony and Lou for many years. Quality products. The retail shop is open Thursday , Fri, Sat. Best to check before making the drive. The Facility is one of the old Stanley tool factories.

    • @throatpunch4789
      @throatpunch4789 Рік тому +4

      Totally bad ASS!
      It broke my heart when said people walked by their beautiful hardwood and case hardened metal hand made artisan guns to go buy plastic glocks. But i do understand, not everyone needs a top of the line heirloom piece. Sometimes they just want a glock to shove into their waistband.

  • @jooch_exe
    @jooch_exe Рік тому +14

    Wow, this was eye watering, and I'm not even interested in guns. The sheer amount of knowledge, pride and passion in that place is something to behold. The workshops are nothing short of amazing! Thanks TGS!

    • @danielcurtis1434
      @danielcurtis1434 Рік тому +1

      Then keep digging!!! If you had fun with this try picking up a real gun???
      Everyone who a gun nut has been in your place!!!

  • @azzajohnson2123
    @azzajohnson2123 Рік тому +12

    That’s a very smart company director building high and handmade firearms worth tens of thousands of dollars then also realising that they have to cater to the consumer market and do well in that space as well to keep his workers in a job and his machines running

  • @Blondejam
    @Blondejam Рік тому +22

    Outstanding. It is such a pleasure for me to see a gun being made. The section on the soldering of the side by side barrels was fantastic, such attention to detail as it has to be. Looks like a fantastic place to look at and visit. Truly a good job JC and Co. Cheers and keep up the good work!

  • @forestsummers5079
    @forestsummers5079 День тому

    A remarkable Company that is a RARE Gem!

  • @MrEtonmess
    @MrEtonmess Рік тому +9

    Excellent tour. Good questions brought out some of the soul of the ‘operation’. Really satisfying to see things being made in this way with mix of machines and handcrafting.

  • @sjowners
    @sjowners Рік тому +12

    Can't believe how much this channel has grown, congrats John and all the team.

  • @jonpettet7085
    @jonpettet7085 Рік тому +1

    This is why i love ytube, documentaries like this are gold.

  • @ditzydoo4378
    @ditzydoo4378 Рік тому +8

    That was Awesome. I've known of Galazan for years, but not this side of them. Thank you for this wonderful behind the scenes look.

  • @LXDDLE10
    @LXDDLE10 Рік тому +22

    Great company, great story, great video. These people understand the markets and the importance of being able to deliver high quality products into several at the same time. Thanks for putting them on the radar.

  • @justinlacapria2898
    @justinlacapria2898 Рік тому +4

    I NEED to go there! I've never heard of them and I live like 20 mins away. I hope someday I can.

  • @user-mm4je1sb9b
    @user-mm4je1sb9b Рік тому +11

    As a resident of CT and an owner of a SMI color case hardened 1911, I am so excited to see how amazing this company is. I hope to be able to purchase more from this American Heritage of a company.

    • @WhuDhat
      @WhuDhat Рік тому +3

      same, would gladly purchase from standard mfg after seeing this

    • @DisguisedFox_
      @DisguisedFox_ Рік тому

      1911!!

  • @SteveShivik
    @SteveShivik Рік тому +19

    Ok one thing 80% lowers and ghost guns are legal inthe usa this guy is not accurate - home made firearms have been legal for over 200 years

    • @SteveShivik
      @SteveShivik Рік тому +8

      And to say only unscrupulous people use or make them is wrong and shows gun manufacturers are businessmen before their own freedom and that of others

    • @douglasoneill
      @douglasoneill 4 місяці тому +1

      Yes!

    • @robinleebraun7739
      @robinleebraun7739 4 дні тому

      Possession of a ghost gun should be mandatory 20 years in prison.

  • @marksd5650
    @marksd5650 Рік тому +3

    Thanks Johnny, that was a good time. I live close to these guys and never knew they were there. Best Regards gentlemen.

  • @Paladin1873
    @Paladin1873 Рік тому +16

    I was not aware Connecticut Shotgun was scratch building their own doubles and over/unders. I thought they rebuilt and refurbished the guns of other makers. Nor was I aware they built all their different brands in house. This is a very informative video.

    • @davidwilson8253
      @davidwilson8253 Рік тому +1

      Lol.
      0
      Lb oh hi hi if at by look like

    • @Paladin1873
      @Paladin1873 Рік тому

      @@davidwilson8253 You'll have to translate that into English for me.

    • @usnchief1339
      @usnchief1339 Рік тому

      @@davidwilson8253 WTF?

  • @CaptainRon513
    @CaptainRon513 Рік тому +15

    Johnny, this is one of your most interesting videos and interesting to find such in USA...I watched you change in your approach as video progressed as the English have always been regarded as some of the finest gun artisans...Apparently you found another!

    • @5_star_stays
      @5_star_stays Рік тому +1

      @@TGS Outdoors On TELEGRAM SCAM SCAM SCAM! IGNORE!

  • @frankjrmuchnok2647
    @frankjrmuchnok2647 Рік тому +5

    What an outstanding tour of a very unique company. Loved every minute of it.

  • @jamesgunter9100
    @jamesgunter9100 Рік тому +1

    This has to be one of the most fascinating videos I've ever seen.

  • @wrxs1781
    @wrxs1781 Рік тому +2

    Good to see, made in America quality.

  • @blt981
    @blt981 Рік тому +4

    That was soo cool. Thanks for your interviewing . The owner won me over to buy his products. He is a John Browning of our current times. I love his sincerity . I’m gonnna give him my BUSSINESS,.I would like to have a beer with him and Would be Honored to work for him.

  • @Duschbag
    @Duschbag Рік тому +2

    Been selling Industrial Tools for over forty two years as well as Shooting Shotguns. LOVED this video. I sell the Eldorado / Drill Master Gun Drills to a few of my customers as well. John is a great guy..! I WISH I could get one of these SPECTACULAR Clay's Guns..! WOW...! 😳

  • @brianhanson4136
    @brianhanson4136 Рік тому +7

    In addition to his rifles, Teddy Roosevelt also took along a 12 gauge Fox side by side, of which he said, “No better gun was made.” There are many nice Foxes on the secondary market, many responsibly priced. If you’d like a new, custom-made one (and have escaped the current economic problems) take a look at the Foxes being made by Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company, but be prepared for some sticker shock.

    • @katana258
      @katana258 Рік тому

      fox phil my dad got in 1920 was the only shotgun he ever owned and now i have it .has just worked every time for 100 years

  • @George_Ren
    @George_Ren Рік тому +2

    Wow, what a factory. I'm just trying to get my head around the knowledge & skill in there.

  • @paulwilson7234
    @paulwilson7234 Рік тому +2

    Definitely an eye opener on American gunmaking. Had to watch this again for A 10 and Galazan over & under.

  • @doorman13k
    @doorman13k Рік тому +1

    They have came a long way! I was introduced to the factory/shop in the late eighties
    .small compared to todays location. The galazan was just in the making and service work was a main stream as well. Well done gents!!

  • @upstage925
    @upstage925 Рік тому +3

    I've been an admirer of firearms since I was a kid. When I became old enough to buy firearms, I started with the cheap affordable guns. As I have gotten older, my tastes have changed and I can appreciate a nice, well made wood stock shotgun/ rifle.

    • @upstage925
      @upstage925 Рік тому

      @@TGS Outdoors On TELEGRAM lol can't wait hahaha

  • @matthewdeepblue
    @matthewdeepblue Рік тому +3

    Now go to Turnbull restoration in New York and Rock Island Auctions there too

  • @nathanmargolis2
    @nathanmargolis2 Рік тому +9

    I live in Connecticut, and go to church with Tony Galazan. His shotguns are truly the best in the US, not just in function, but in the sheer beauty of them.

  • @mrkeopele
    @mrkeopele Рік тому

    absolutely love the hidden fasteners on the scrolled decorative action, nice nice nice, and the plant feels so casual, nice, thank you

  • @everydaycompress4259
    @everydaycompress4259 Рік тому +1

    this is why i love living in North Carolina i can walk out back and shoot many guns as i want and im betting a pistol i own was made right here in this factory :)

  • @DFox-ud3gx
    @DFox-ud3gx Рік тому +1

    Let me tell you something Johnny a friend of mine has 3 of these Connecticut shotgun over and unders and they are not cheap and so beautiful love them.

  • @georgegeorgiev2610
    @georgegeorgiev2610 Рік тому +1

    Never heard of them, thank you for showing, this was awesome!

  • @robertjeffery6100
    @robertjeffery6100 Рік тому +2

    As a machinist I like the shop and the quality 🇱🇷🇺🇸

  • @billmmckelvie5188
    @billmmckelvie5188 Рік тому +1

    I can definitely see someone moving to the U.S. He is very much enamoured with this gun factory!

  • @markb.7642
    @markb.7642 Рік тому +1

    I've been to New England many times and never knew about this place, I will have to save up and make a trip there.

  • @johnfarmer2264
    @johnfarmer2264 Рік тому

    I've fired one of their 12 gauge SXS models. I don't remember which model (it was about 10 years ago) but, i will never forget the sound of the lock up, the balance, and the solid and satisfying punch of the recoil. They truly are functional works of art.

  • @perpetualjon
    @perpetualjon Рік тому +7

    That guy just casually mentioned, "We make a Damascus wheel gun..." I'm like, now just wait a second there!! What?!?! I wanna' see that right this instant!!
    Truly a fascinating facility and collection of master craftsmen. Couple with that the business smarts to keep this place running and innovating all the time and you have a world-class factory with no comparison. The diversity of products alone is impressive. But to see the attitude around what they make and how they clearly value quality over anything else is a pleasure to see. I hope some day to visit this amazing place. No doubt, the "Willy-Wonka for adults" reference is spot-on!

  • @jimmarcham6271
    @jimmarcham6271 Рік тому +1

    Wow ! Mind blown. Thanks for sharing!

  • @benbeattie4609
    @benbeattie4609 Рік тому +1

    A wonderful insight into an American gun maker with a dizzying amount of variation - thank you very much for the superb content, as always! I really want one of those model 21 .22 double rifles now (perhaps in .17 WSM)!!

  • @wekker090
    @wekker090 Рік тому +1

    It sucks not having something like that around here.. would die to work @ a company like that.

  • @paultennis9569
    @paultennis9569 Рік тому

    Wow love to see USA products and how proud this man was showing the workmanship that happens. The handmade guns makes me want to buy one.

  • @richardtaylor3086
    @richardtaylor3086 Рік тому +1

    Amazing factory turning out beautiful guns👍👍👍

  • @mallardcutter7209
    @mallardcutter7209 Рік тому +1

    Great video !!! Looking forward to you coming back over !

  • @ianlinklater4510
    @ianlinklater4510 Рік тому

    Great to see a company defying the odds and producing the most beautiful HAND made intricate useful works of art.

  • @recklesseric59
    @recklesseric59 Рік тому +1

    wow what an amazing factory!

  • @Swrdfshtrmbns
    @Swrdfshtrmbns Рік тому +1

    I have one of their shotguns, the entry level revelation series. I love it.

  • @williamemerson1799
    @williamemerson1799 Рік тому +2

    Damn, what a shop. Seems like a pretty laid back environment.👍🍻

  • @blademan4043
    @blademan4043 Рік тому

    Beautiful! The show room looks like a museum.

  • @teamflanneloutdoors5631
    @teamflanneloutdoors5631 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for bringing this American gun maker to light. As an American I did not realize a company like this existed. Very cool O/U's.

  • @javoratree3861
    @javoratree3861 Рік тому

    That was amazing. Thank you.

  • @jayh9144
    @jayh9144 Рік тому +1

    More videos like this, please!

  • @eddiepedrosa3805
    @eddiepedrosa3805 Рік тому +1

    One of the best advertisements ever lol

  • @alexferrara5975
    @alexferrara5975 Рік тому

    Excellent video. Really interesting to see the quality and craftsmanship that goes into those guns.

  • @jeanmorin9095
    @jeanmorin9095 Рік тому +1

    That was an absolutely fascinating visit. How American! -- in the best of best sense of it!

  • @darellkettley6622
    @darellkettley6622 Рік тому +1

    What an absolute fantastic watch!! 👌👊

  • @SnowFootprints96
    @SnowFootprints96 Рік тому +7

    I love traditional and beautiful guns. But a gun that cost more than a new car is something unattainable by most people. Glocks are boring but they last forever and just work at a price most people can afford.
    I'd love a a10, but I don't know if I can ever afford one.

  • @johnpew6846
    @johnpew6846 Рік тому

    Excellent video! Thanks.

  • @davidbetts480
    @davidbetts480 Рік тому +1

    Hello TGS, I have totally enjoyed this video thank you.

  • @JohnDoe-jn4ex
    @JohnDoe-jn4ex Рік тому

    That was a real threat. Love every second 💕

  • @ddoherty5956
    @ddoherty5956 Рік тому +1

    Jonnie's eyes lit up when he saw the A10 was dripping gold on the action 🤣🤣🤣

  • @jempoof
    @jempoof Рік тому

    Making this kinda stuff the way they have and do is so hard and they do it so well.

  • @hammerdown9
    @hammerdown9 Рік тому +1

    Awesome content! Thanks 🙏

  • @rigsbyL1
    @rigsbyL1 Рік тому +1

    OUTSTANDING !!!

  • @edwardh1591
    @edwardh1591 Рік тому

    I really enjoyed the video. Thank you for sharing.

  • @mirandahotspring4019
    @mirandahotspring4019 Рік тому

    Fascinating video, thanks.

  • @williambaker4417
    @williambaker4417 Рік тому

    That was fascinating. Thanks!

  • @ragnarragnarsson3128
    @ragnarragnarsson3128 Рік тому +3

    Fantastic content! Had no idea Standard built so many kinds of pews

  • @thomaspaine5091
    @thomaspaine5091 Рік тому

    nice tour johnny, didn't know galazan was so big

  • @JA51711
    @JA51711 Рік тому

    Great Dickens quote. True

  • @rh3223
    @rh3223 Рік тому

    Fascinating. Thankyou

  • @CaptainRon513
    @CaptainRon513 6 місяців тому +1

    Johnny, this is one of the most interesting videos...I wish there had been a better description of the G1 with regard to similarity comparison to the K80

  • @grizz23
    @grizz23 Рік тому

    Awesome factory and awesome video

  • @szabib2144
    @szabib2144 Рік тому

    Thank you for putting this out their those were some of the most beautiful firearms I’ve ever seen. When I heard 25k for a 22lr that is only made at a rate of 2 a year I knew this company was amazing

  • @joshmajor8662
    @joshmajor8662 Рік тому +1

    This was VERY INTERESTING!!! Thank you for this, I’ve owned a few standards over the years and have regretted selling them everytime Lol

  • @ct2368
    @ct2368 Рік тому

    Truly amazing.

  • @troystaten5633
    @troystaten5633 Рік тому +1

    Very cool, I did not know that this company is that big.

  • @davidshaffer4649
    @davidshaffer4649 Рік тому

    Wow,just Wow!

  • @John1911
    @John1911 Рік тому

    Dude, that was amazing.

  • @PopBubbleWrappable
    @PopBubbleWrappable Рік тому

    The ultimate high-end Fudd company. Congrats guys!

  • @d.j.9961
    @d.j.9961 Рік тому

    Whereas I have plastic fantastic, I still appreciate older, historical firearms! I love lever action rifles, single action revolvers, & every firearm! My next is a bolt action 6.5.

  • @charlesholder8009
    @charlesholder8009 Рік тому +1

    A great video. I spent most of my time thinking. I want one of those, oh, and one of those. Ooo one of those. Wow, I'd love one of those. Pity they are not for sale in the UK

  • @johnsoncozier2152
    @johnsoncozier2152 Рік тому +2

    This is so amazing its like English guns been made in America

  • @kenlansing1216
    @kenlansing1216 Рік тому +1

    That presentation grade Fox would have been perfect if only a little more understated: too glossy.

  • @antlerking69
    @antlerking69 Рік тому

    Very cooll, thank you very much

  • @911Locksmiths
    @911Locksmiths Рік тому

    I’m jealous of that tour.

  • @bobbyjames2837
    @bobbyjames2837 Рік тому

    I've been doing gunsmithing work for 35 yrs and never heard of you I like what I see iam 62

  • @stupidhead9117
    @stupidhead9117 Рік тому

    Being a TV camera op and videographer, this is very nicely shot and edited.

  • @robertwilliams2623
    @robertwilliams2623 Рік тому

    OMG Beautiful shot guns works of art

  • @hyundai170
    @hyundai170 Рік тому

    Wow what a place.

  • @barretharms655
    @barretharms655 Рік тому

    That is a beautiful shop you have there

  • @mikeproctor3664
    @mikeproctor3664 Рік тому +1

    I've had two of their guns, a 20 gauge Fox CE grade, #3 of the first ones. A custom made 20 gauge Model 21 -1 with 20 and 28 gauge 30" barrels. Sorry to say I sold both.

  • @williamdavies8151
    @williamdavies8151 Рік тому

    That was Great!!

  • @joshuasmidt8595
    @joshuasmidt8595 Рік тому

    Master of his craft

  • @r4rifle
    @r4rifle Рік тому

    GREAT VIDEO!!

  • @valqueenofValhalla
    @valqueenofValhalla Рік тому

    This is why America is great and we must keep it that way