Darne Model 1892 Rotary Shotgun

[@supersonicbros23]

"Rotary shotgun, bet the barrels just swivel" "Its French." *Ian rotates just the firing assembly* Wut.

[@OntarioBearHunter]

I actually thought it was going to be like a Koenig rotary action.. nope

[@TheLostVector]

The French copy no one and no one copies the French

[@wael6604]

i see it now, darne it thats strange even for my good ol' home country (pun intended)

[@beverwyck1]

Every time i watch one of these videos on some of these older gun designs I'm blown away by the craftsmanship they used back then.

[@Prowbar]

Double barrel shotguns are a fine piece of art.

[@BrandonCaparas]

Finally, someone who respects them for what they are.

[@hacyakac3709]

Fiyatı nekadar

[@daviddavidson2357]

@@BrandonCaparas Joe Biden?

[@therugburnz]

@@daviddavidson2357 Please do not use art for unlawful purposes. It makes abstract painters like myself seem like I'm trying to use my art for intimidation. I just want you to see what you think you want to feel it is. Smearing paint is fun. Finding out that a baddie is still in your home after you illegally wasted your last two rounds of pheasant hunting loads is most certainly not. It you use your weapons lawfully to protect your family at home I'm sure the art you create with the baddie's soul, heart & blood could make a decent Jackson Pollack kinda-sorta.

[@imhappyandyou.4003]

This right here is why I will always try to buy older firearms than brand new ones!. They're way more unique build and function wise and there story is usually pretty damn good. I had a chance to shoot a $75k dollar shotgun once and I will never forget that just amazing craftsmanship and the inlay work was beautiful!. Edit: It was hand made by Purdey if you wanted to know and again one amazing shotgun!.

[@slycooper1001]

so, it was nice and Purdey. got it.

[@randythomet2385]

This is not boring. I like seeing all these innovations. Even if they were not successful, they are interesting. I hope to see the slide action model in the future.

[@MachinistSounds]

Thats a 'Darne' nice shotgun.

[@EhAmes94]

Darne it.. I just made that comment but deleted it when I seen you beat me to it.

[@armintor2826]

Dayarne

[@techmetal2964]

Darn(e) it

[@FerdinandFake]

French engineers build the darndest things

[@themilkman9405]

Bruh

[@johnhmstr]

Fascinating piece. When you worked that action the first time i let out an honest "woah". unique and mechanically interesting. great job Ian.

[@juliovictormanuelschaeffer8370]

When a functional design doesn't live beyond trials: 😰.

[@timwhite9255]

I think that it is a very elegant design, i like it.

[@j.m.mitchell6226]

why did this system never catch on? it seems really great.

[@philippines9323]

Expensive

[@codyjackalope8464]

It kind of did in a way. Extreme top of the line over under competition models only open far enough to eject and load shells. Never seen this in side by side however

[@bzmaseo12]

here in France, I know a lot of people who have them! (inheritance mostly) and you can "easily" find it in gun shop and online

[@lucianene7741]

Because people prefer to stick with what they are used to. Imagine a super-cool sports car whose accelerator would be a lever on the steering column instead of the usual pedal. Would you buy it?

[@relathan1]

haha [5 years later] I was thinking the same thing. I would have been one of the people who saved money to buy one. Moving the breech forward just makes sense to me. Beautifully made gun.

[@KincadeCeltoSlav]

Beautiful Firearm with a Clever Mechanism! Thank You Gunguru Ian!

[@zorzerother]

At 4:20 the face is screaming "Aah, put me back, put me back!"

[@williamprince1114]

Darne? That is low hanging fruit for jokesters!

[@jacklennon1035]

you the best

[@clockworkmultiverse92]

"The Darne machine gun jammed again!"

[@jonnda]

0:52

[@Waffenschmiedinx]

I love that design I can't believe it didn't catch on

[@Regolith86]

Not really all that surprising to me. Compared to a standard break-open shotgun, it looks like it would be heavier, take longer to reload, and was probably much more expensive.

[@Jesses001]

It is listed as being rather light, it should be just as fast as a break action, but I can not imagine a way to affordably manufacture that thing at all. All the cams and tight action, all I see is money burned away at a milling machine.

[@Erreul]

Well it is very cool, and I'd buy that for sure. It's just a lot of extra steps, and stuff, when other guns were being sold a lot simpler.

[@JonatasAdoM]

+Regolith Exactly, way too complex compared to a break action

[@phoenixinvictus9880]

Another thing is that when reloading, the hot shells would be extracted directly towards your firing hand. You can move your hand of course, but this style likely wouldn't allow as fluid a reload as a break-action.

[@Krushard]

This can easily make a comeback, I don't see any obvious flaws, the mechanism is elegant and functional.

[@Reckec]

I was surprised when you rotated the block and the stock didn't move. For some reason I thought it would. I think it's an interesting design that is quite novel. Another great choice in weapons to show us in a video. Thanks !

[@slimsammyone]

I'm not usually impressed by a firearm, but third one is an exception. That is an elegant action. I would own a modern version.

[@haraldblotand5460]

Then it is probably because the complexity of their design are to hard for you to grasp or you are impressed at the simplicity of this design.

[@TheTuttle99]

@@haraldblotand5460 *too Idiot!

[@Traderjoe]

If this wasn't over 150 years old, I would say this is amazingly innovative!

[@wingracer1614]

Surprisingly simple and ingenious mechanism. I'd love to see one of his sliding breech guns if you can ever get a hold of one.

[@williamprince1114]

I really like the design.

[@Ratrazor]

That is a really really cool shotgun, and I wasn't expecting it when he turned the stock and the shotgun came apart in half. Which is even cooler than it breaks down so you can put it in a smaller case.

[@willbongiorno7381]

me after accidentally snap it in half thinking its a break action "aw darne"

[@D-Vinko]

Yeah, you couldn't do that. It's a solid piece of metal, like an axle, that holds it together. Basically, go snap an axle first, then talk to me.

[@sodium8935]

@@D-Vinko chill he was just trying to make a joke dude, don't need to be salty bout it

[@IgorANUR]

Интересный механизм запирания.Великолепное дробовое ружье!)

[@tomsterism]

Not at all boring. Fabulously clever and intricate. Genius! Your channel is superb most interesting!

[@drekor72]

That's a fascinating design. Thanks for sharing yet another example of unusual weaponry Ian. 😎

[@robinsage1964]

Beautiful well made shotgun, it has a lot of craftsmanship built in to it.

[@Millermacs]

Absolutely amazing shotgun. Great video.

[@bitfreakazoid]

I've got to hold one of the Darne slide action shotguns. Felt very nice. Been wanting one for a very long time. Didn't know he made another type of action. Very cool.

[@douglasfulmer5483]

"Shotguns are kinda boring." I am a shotgun and I find this offensive.

[@yappojilla]

do you self-identify as a break-action, pump action or semi-auto?

[@douglasfulmer5483]

buffalo stu I identify myself as a 2 Gauge pump.

[@yappojilla]

stay away from my daughter XD

[@douglasfulmer5483]

buffalo stu Oh my. I am a shotgun, how will I do that? I'm not a semi or anything.

[@douglasfulmer5483]

You here thinking I'm some sort of prat.

[@RobertoDonatti]

Shotguns are not Boring! They represent the highest standard of gun design both mechanically and visually. Have you ever seen a gun prettier than a Purdey?

[@andrewince8824]

Great name. "This Darne machine gun keeps jamming"-some soldier.

[@bobbythompson3544]

Watched this on the big screen, thank you for showing us this beautiful design, why it didn't catch on I will never know it is brilliant! Love your work!

[@haraldblotand5460]

Must have given some mean pinch marks while unloading

[@matthewmoody2760]

Darne was a darn smart and crafty gun designer that is just as neat as the folding pump Burgess

[@sgas]

3:30 maybe that locking system can tell you whether your locked or not just by feeling if the trigger is in the right place Not very practical but might be useful sometimes

[@Cuccos19]

It would be nice to see a similar video from the Darne sliding action shotguns too.

[@Суворов-Кутузов]

Каких только нет причудливых ружей и не так ещё перезаряжаются Супер ружьишко

[@gregmiller9710]

...there's a not any boring time with Ian

[@blueguy5588]

Very cool, makes you wish they still made them.

[@mikedunn7795]

I don't see why it wasn't popular. It's a really cool gun.

[@thecsslife]

Beautiful piece of kit.

[@skyzefawlun]

I can't believe that for a brief moment I thought to myself upon first glance that this gun was going to be boring. I knew better, and you confirmed just how cool this shotgun is! First time seeing a rotary shotgun and what a thing of beauty! Such a simple and elegant design. Now I'm curious as to why these didn't catch on more. Is there some fault in the core design that lead to them going out of favor, or never gaining it in the first place?

[@Rubafix989]

Looking at this design it must have been quite more expensive than a break action shotgun

[@jackdina5353]

That rotation is just so cool

[@revueltas28jr]

its a very interesting shotgun,a real piece of art

[@charliedulol]

I like revolvers, shotguns, and bolt action. And i'm french. *This is perfect.*

[@kevinamerio8105]

Wow that’s a very cool shotgun,love it!!

[@scottlandmcc]

That tickles my Millwright nerdiness! Great video Ian

[@сергейпрохоров-я9д]

оригинальная и красивая конструкция!! респект оружейнику!!

[@skwerldeath]

I like it! It's amazing how many clever ways that have been devised to move cartridges and open/close chambers.

[@kirkboswell2575]

Darne also made a double barrel repeater on that sliding breech Ian mentioned. Two in the chambers, and two more in single shell "magazines" below each barrel. Load up, fire two, rack the lever, and fire two more.

[@Jesses001]

I hope you get a chance to look at one of his slide breaches as well. They are great. I am surprised they do not still make them.

[@JazzJackrabbit]

Darne! That's a nice shotgun!

[@gonzo3915]

What an elegant Gun, i really like this design.

[@Manok-na-ytky]

Great shotgun !!! Luxury!!!

[@PXCharon]

I'm honestly shocked that this wasn't popular. Almost as shocking is not seeing a mid range hunting shotgun using this sort of design today.

[@KageNoTora74]

That's one complex Darne shotgun.

[@MrMisterDerp]

If you look closely at 4:27, you can see Darne looking very surprised he’s in Ian’s hands

[@jamiesuvo7420]

Thank you I think that is a very cool design

[@donolbers9446]

That is one interesting piece, one more on the wish list.

[@Tilnaor]

So simple and elegant. And by the block assembly pretty easy to change parts.

[@narathzularantheal3602]

Cool video as always Ian!

[@farkasmate14]

Gosh Darne, that is one fancy shotgun!

[@AndyEmerald]

What an awesome shotgun!

[@CoPstesr42]

Now that's a "Darne" Shotgun if I've ever seen one. Anyone?

[@JohnDoe-iw7zc]

Your number 16 to say it lol

[@VegasCyclingFreak]

Ingenious design

[@skullfracture2]

“Where can I get some Darne bait!?”

[@iainmackenzie6379]

best channel on youtube.

[@blackwoodsecurity531]

Lol, those "Darne Machine Guns" didn't do too well haha, thanks for the upload Ian, love the channel.

[@nickrudy9048]

That's a really slick design.

[@peterparsons7141]

That’s a fine shotgun. IM surprised these aren’t more common.

[@BIG-DIPPER-56]

What a cute little gun!!! Thanks ! 🙂😎👍

[@MichaelLonetto]

Beautiful piece of engineering as art

[@willernst2721]

I feel like someone could definitely make and sell a 12 gauge version of this today. That really is a rather fun and functional way to load a shotgun.

[@agaimless3724]

I'd buy it

[@gunfzx]

I thought it was going to be the original street sweeper, but that mechanism is truly beautiful.

[@worldtraveler930]

Now if I was to find this in a garage sale it would be extremely hard to keep from grinning from ear-to-ear. Yeah pretty sure I'd buy it if it's in any decent shape!

[@seyedamirkhakzadian7794]

فیلم حرفه ای گرفتی و تدوضیح حرفه ای دادی ❤❤❤

[@LawsonMcLaren]

Elegant and beautiful. I'm really impressed with this gun, quite the conversation piece too.

[@zarrir]

This is a brilliant design

[@17thefuzz]

I really like the design, I think it is kinda clever and thought through.

[@bharley57west38]

I LIKE THIS SHOTGUN MYSELF. It has a cool design.

[@gregmerryman802]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@MegaBoilermaker]

Darne built some very clever designs.

[@dixonqwerty]

Wow. Really nice looking and cool shotgun.

[@Anitropius]

That actually looks useful. I'm not too experienced with break action shotguns but this looks like an improvement over a normal double barreled shotgun. I like to sit and fantasize about there someday being an action videogame or movie set in an alternate early 1900's that features obscure but interesting guns like those that you have highlighted but in that game's world they were successful designs instead of the designs which feature prominently in our history. Perhaps if such a game or movie would be developed you could serve as a weapons advisor!

[@molya73]

Like.Interesting locking. I have not seen this before...

[@Joe-ob5oz]

I would love to own that gun very nice piece

[@dtvea]

Never thought I'd find a shotgun video interesting, but I did. Looking at the intricacies of the various metal machining angles, perhaps the Forgotten Weapon's crew could make a video explaining how in the 18th to early 19th century, people were able to machine such complex looking firearms.

[@ucgaofficial5339]

This is actually a great design and I would prefer this over the average designs

[@creeperzoid2639]

Darne, what a cool gun.

[@Wobbly_Wombat_two]

I wonder if there's a playlist of guns with curious/odd/unusual action mechanisms...

[@AussieFanXCIV]

Speaking of bizarre shotguns when are you going to do a video on that Alop's (Alof's?) shotgun conversion? I've been excited to see an in depth look ever since you mentioned it.

[@jorgerostagnol5753]

Increíble !!! El que inventó ese mecanismo, me encanta

[@TheMedraut]

That's very neat from a design standpoint.

[@TheCptnOfFail]

i would love to get my hands on one of these, seems like a fun gun to use. if i had money i would totally bid on one of them.

[@varisb7012]

thats a really Darne cool shotgun

[@PDeRop]

Darn is a very good companyname. When you first talked about the Darn machineguns.. ok.. company called darn :)

[@sir.phillip2697]

there is a modern maker of a swivel shotgun that is alot more finely tuned then this however there is only a few around (more being made) and boy it looks cool

[@Saycomeoutkeegan]

what a cool design

[@SirWinnigton]

Double barrel shotguns make just about everything more interesting

[@JoshuaNicoll]

Darne that's a slick shotgun

[@phrenchphried]

What a great gun! I wonder why they weren't more popular.