Hi Cristo - thank you for being here! The Cosmi is so unique - probably one of the most brilliant representations of the vision and dedication of a man to an idea - a vision - in the realm of guns. I can't handle the Cosmi without thinking how enduring the man was.

+USOG yes, just looking at it you can tell it was a labor of love, the design looks so refined and modern when it was actually designed so long ago. It reminds me of looking at old handbuilt cars like the older Rolls Royce or Bentley's, where a craftsman would spend so much time to ensure every detail was perfect

You do have a nice collection sir you should go to a gun show in the south and meet people there that will take you out to shoot some everyday guns people use to bag ducks or quails. It is a good feeling cooking outside and having people over to eat a meal together bonding with honest gun owners that see your point of view. I seen a beautiful old Henry rifle in a shop on consignment in Houston Texas but they had a slice in the top of the barrel because it was black powder rifle lever action. For $40,000 it would look nice from a distance till you seen that cut in the barrel. That almost hurt me to look at it. Destroying history like that.

Thank you - glad I made the video - Cosmi is amazing. All the best to you.

I hope to get there one day. Take care.

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Yes, why not, I'm sure they do speak English now.

Hi Gerald - So fascinating - an amazing shotgun. I hope you get one.

Thanks Waldo!

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.

Thanks Eloy - it is amazing.

Thank you Lukus 👍

The brilliance of one man with a vision - humbling.

Hi Gary - the Cosmi is unlike anything else - a masterpiece.

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.

Hi Scott - pretty amazing that the designer had the idea and then got the whole thing to work - and work so well.

All the best to you in Ireland!

Hi Jim - I agree - simplicity is best.

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

I have not found anything even close to it.

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.

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!

Me too Victor - labor of love - the design is amazing.

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.

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.

Words from experience - thanks for the note. They're very interesting but maybe not competition guns - I could be wrong though.

Any 2 3/4 inch shell works - recoil is minimal - the action absorbs a lot; despite the floating barrel.

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.

Thank you NY HAP!

Perfect post.

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!!!

And getting tighter and tighter with COVID. Hope you get out hunting : )

Thanks for the suggestion.

Hello - about $6000.

Those Cosmi shotguns - I still can't believe they make them.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

You're way ahead of me. I'll look. Thanks for the heads up.

Hello Younes - Remarkable how the Sjogren works - and the Cosmi as well. Thanks for the note.

About $5000

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!

Yes! The Beretta UGB - with a one shell reload on the side of the action.

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.

Okay - I accept that. : )

I even changed the title. Cheers.

USOG thank you sir and I will admit those are some beautiful shotguns

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.

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..!