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

This is the best walk through I have ever seen!!! This owner is so knowledgeable about everything is so wonderful. Keep up the great job Gun Factory!!!

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Now that's a Great American gun maker. Im not American but Northern Irish/ British...but really respect the tradition, engineering prowess and workmanship. If i may respectfully say if you as Americans don't support your indigenous makers and buy too much foreign... well... everything . Then you will see those makers go to the wall at home , you will ultimately seriously regret it. Buying local or made in the USA supports your area, friends , families and ultimately yourselves. This company is doing it all and their lower priced products are affordable and parts id presume aren't an issue as they do it all in house. They have obviously impressed me from the start to finish of this factory tour. Well done 👍

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!

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

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.

that is the coolest manufacturing place I have ever seen. I mean everyone looks like they are having a super chill time, most people there did not look like they were at work, they were just hangin out with their mates, how cool

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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...! 😳

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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 :)

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

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.

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

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

Definitely need to fix the water leak and replace those tiles

The ultimate high-end Fudd company. Congrats guys!

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.

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

Yea. I have a degree in CNC machine tool and welding. In my working life I have had a couple chances to utilize it and be able to work at a couple of machine shop manufacturing type facilities. In doing so I actually became a really decent CNC set up operator. For me I'd say getting to work at this place would be about a dream come true. I love doing machine shop work. It requires a lot of thought and even more hard won knowledge. There's no fake it to make it when getting such a job. Either you know what you're doing or you don't. I do and would rock a place like this.

Pretty incredible and eccentric factory. Clearly not how modern factories are set up but this is one way to keep alive traditional and niche crafts while managing to keep the lights on!

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!!

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

Why does the Red Duck think I'd be interested in the double barrel pump thingy more than a gun with woooood on it? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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.

I bought an original Model 21, Tournament Skeet from the Connecticut Arms. It was original and in fine condition, I was able to get a verified letter from The Cody museum; the custodian of surviving Winchester records. These are honest preservationists. Their new firearms are superb; I have seen their best in hand and the products are exactly that.

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

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

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

One of the best advertisements ever lol

A remarkable Company that is a RARE Gem!

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.

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

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

Their gun making passion is exceptional!

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.

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

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.

There's something funny about a workshop producing six figure shotguns with water stained drop ceiling lol

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

Great film as usual. But honestly ‘is this where you come to rub the wood - is there a lock on the door?’ 🤣🤣🤣. Couldn’t decide whether he was happy you were visiting or not!

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.

Very interesting! The locked door of the stock finish room went straight over his head 😂

Seems like a awesome factory and innovative.

Good to see, made in America quality.

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

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

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.

The single trigger Winchester 21 is by far the best American made ( no longer made ), but standard makes excellent quality firearms .It's great to make custom special requests, I wish I could afford to have them make me a side by side in 12 gage single trigger in 22 inches barrel

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

Connecticut is part of the historic center of firearms manufacturing in the US and I am glad to see the tradition is being kept alive. I own a Revelation and love the true charcoal color case hardening. It’s a US made O/U that’s competitive with the mainstream price imports like the Beretta 686, but much nicer in my opinion. I think a lot of people looked askance at the DP12, etc. but I see his point about getting attention for the company. Maybe some of those folks will decide to get a Savage-Fox or Revelation.

I wanna see you dual wielding machine guns next time you come here 🇺🇸

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

Nice video, but all i see and keep pop up on my mind are those water damaged ceiling tiles! :D

Awesome video!! New found respect for this company. I'm still new to firearms, living in a less than privileged state. I don't hear gun tubers, where I get most of my consumer info. from, talking about this company. I'm a new fan of Lou too, i like they way he thinks. I'll be looking over their offerings for future purchases. I can't afford the expensive stuff but good to know they have something for the average enthusiasts

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)!!

You should've gone to Palmetto State in South Carolina. TOP NOTCH!!

Lou, the manager, seems like a really nice guy. The factory looks a bit haphazard, but they obviously know what they're doing making guns. Having a broad range of types and quality is a good strategy for covering the market.

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

Hahaha I was waiting for the demomolitia to turn up...

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

Beautiful! The show room looks like a museum.

Thank you for the outstanding video!

Amazing factory turning out beautiful guns👍👍👍

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

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

That was a real threat. Love every second 💕

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

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

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

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

wow what an amazing factory!

Long time ago, there were factories just like this in the UK. Building products from concept to finish. With a nice Made in ENGLAND OR UK, not anymore. Those golden years have gone. 😢

Damn I grew up in New Britain and had no idea this place was here.

Fascination insight into this business

A fantastic video! What cool insight. Sadly this is my first exposure to this company and product… I suppose there is more than browning and beretta out there.

More videos like this, please!