Tour of a Dutch Gun Collection

[@thedamnyankee1]

We should all say thanks to the collector for sharing this with Ian, and thus, us. It looks like quite an effort, and a labor of love i'm sure. Seriously, Thank You for Sharing this.

[@thebotrchap]

He must be one of the very few people left in NL with a collectors license. The former army museum in Delft had a similar collection and then some. It was open on request for research or group lectures. Managed to gain access a few times :-)

[@betaich]

Hi Chap, where did you leave the bloke?

[@thebotrchap]

Joris vV I know, I lived 10 years in NL. I exploited the "Antieke Wapens" category to the max to have a bit more freedom.

[@nelsonnoname001]

Maybe it's the guy who ran the Army Museum, here?

[@tostie3110]

past Museum collectors and private shooters I met at Militracks, I think you're right.

[@TheVideoMaker15]

The Chap are you the chap from the bloke on the range?

[@Farmeraap]

"Everyone needs a Hotchkiss" *Lacks Hotchkiss*

[@darthrex354]

And Mormons, can't forget Mormons. Nice but very persistent.

[@ostiariusalpha]

The Stoned Videogame Nerd​ If John Moses Browning, Matthew Sandefur Browning, Jonathan Edmund Browning, Val Allen Browning, or Bruce Warren Browning had knocked at my door asking about my eternal salvation, I wouldn't even have hesitated to invite them in and humor them for as long as they cared to stay. Mormons that made guns for the betterment of the United States were tolerable folk.

[@DJDocsVideos]

Not true. We have plenty a Jehovah's Witnesses and most of the "independent" churches you just don't notice because they get swept under the rug as protestants. A Ton of Muslims... well around 5% (as of 2015) compared to a 59.4% of Christians (including 1.9% of Orthodox Christians) and 34.8% of Atheists other religions are only 0.8%

[@rogerwilco2]

You probably have Scientology and a whole bunch of other fringe religions, but you might just not have noticed them.

[@ResaFMkII]

"I can't get far enough away from all the guns" Not something I thought I'd ever hear Ian saying!

[@littlegrabbiZZ9PZA]

Yeah, I'm drooling. Reminds me of a guy I sold a revolver to. His collector's permit was for "military and governmental small arms of all nations and time periods, including competing models and firearms of similar type, design, or function, and including fully automatic firearms and weapons designed for explosive projectiles". It's the German Collector's Permit holy grail. And yeah, I dropped the price down a hundred for the chance to drool all over his collection for a day. *So* worth it.

[@Caracho86]

I have heard of people my grandfather knew (he was a hunter, just as I am) , that there were times when this was possible. I highly doubt I`ll be ever allowed to buy any of the guns besides those which are allowed on my hunting license.

[@littlegrabbiZZ9PZA]

Caracho86 It's possible, but hard. Our collectors need a theme for their collection, and once that theme is pretty much filled out, they can extend that theme. The guy I sold my wheelgat to started with "WWI Italian infantry rifles" and, through seven extensions, arrived at "if it is gun, you can have it".

[@bumblebeebob]

Thank you anonymous Dutch collector for sharing your awesome collection with Ian and ultimately us. It is truly a fantastic collection.

[@knate44]

Ian's new family sitcom: Everybody loves Bergmans

[@rosicroix777]

On behalf of all your veiwers, Ian, please convey our thanks to the anonymous collector for sharing his wonderfull collection with us.

[@apollonius6214]

Speak for yourself

[@JonnyJungle77]

What an absolutely amazing collection. I could spend a month in there and probably still not have checked out everything. Many thanks to the owner for letting us get a glimpse.

[@YaoiMastah]

Allow me, as a Dutch and gunowner and -enthusiast, to clear up some misunderstandings I noticed in the comments (several of fellow Dutchmen). First off, Dutch gunownership is a long and bureaucratic process that revolves around the idea that we should keep guns away from crazies and crims. If you have patience and the mental capabilities to fill out stacks of forms and sit through several courses, you are indeed deemed fit to own guns. This has nothing to do with an opressive government and all-knowing EU legislation, but rather the idea that we, as gunowners have certain responsibilities towards society. Now, collecting guns like the ones you saw in this video is an entire different animal altogether. To be a guncollector, you need to fill in certain forms. Those forms are only available if you are a member of certain (Royally appointed) guncollecting societies. To become a member of such a society, one needs to be a prospect first. To become a prospect, you need to be introduced by another collector first. To move from prospect to member, you need to write several peer-reviewed publications on the subjects you wish to study in your collection (mind you, a gun collection is not for fun, but for scientific reasons alone). Furthermore, to become a full-fledged collector, you need to prove that you have the financial means to start and maintain such a collection. Therefore, most collectors (and there are quite a few) usually collect books, or ammunition, or antiques (which are free to own, except for the ammunition), or flare guns, or proofmark prints, or band together and open a museum (hello tax-cut).

[@Jaroneko]

Thank you.

[@planescaped]

So be rich and know the right people... Sounds about right.

[@kazkikongokiller6447]

So it's perfectly OK to restrict firearm ownership and make it exclusively available to only the police, military, or the rich and well-connected, but God forbid the average citizen has the money or willpower to hop through all the bureaucratic hurdles set in place by sheeple like you. But it's alright, as long as it's in the name of "muh responsibility to society" amirite?

[@notyourdamnbusiness8795]

@@kazkikongokiller6447 "First off, Dutch gunownership is a long and bureaucratic process that revolves around the idea that we should keep guns away from crazies and crims. If you have patience and the mental capabilities to fill out stacks of forms and sit through several courses, you are indeed deemed fit to own guns. This has nothing to do with an opressive government and all-knowing EU legislation, but rather the idea that we, as gunowners have certain responsibilities towards society." thats why you wouldnt get a gun there.

[@kazkikongokiller6447]

Yeah, you're right - I wouldn't get a gun there. I wouldn't even come close because I don't have the ludicrous amounts of money to "maintain" a collection of overpriced antiques, nor do I know any people in high places who would "permit" me to start owning them. Garbage country, and that is why I moved to the U.S., where I don't need to prove or give any "good reason" for wanting to buy guns.

[@shootmcrunfast]

Wow, what an impressive selection. Some very fine pieces here, and even with age and size of the collection all look to be in very nice condition. Many thanks to the owner for letting us see these. I think it is a testament to the quality of Ian's videos that he is invited to view collections like this.

[@GrowlingRB24]

"Oh a Welrod!" Never change Ian, never change!

[@thegoldencaulk2742]

Dutch AR-_10s_. Ian said he had multiple of them. I didn't bring enough bread and peanut butter for all this jelly.

[@keithrobertsson2164]

The difference between "jam" and "jelly" is: jam has fruit solids in it while jelly only has the juice.

[@keithrobertsson2164]

And what brought on this bit of vulgarity? I was answering Slaughter Round, not Stigstigster.

[@keithrobertsson2164]

How true, How true.

[@BeoZard]

Jelly and Jam are different things. Jelly is made from juice Jam is made from whole fruit. We have Jam in the US, just Jelly is more popular.

[@BeoZard]

Jelly contains no gelatin it is gels through the action of the pectin. Fruits high in pectin, like apples, grapes, and blackberries make great jelly. Jams are better made with fruits that are lower in pectin. If I go to my cupboard right now I can pull out a jar of grape jelly and a jar of strawberry jam.

[@Arphalia]

"I can't get far away enough from all the guns" that, my friend, sounds like a WONDERFUL dilemma to have lol.

[@matthayward7889]

An amazing collection, and I'm glad the (very generous) owner gave you access 👍

[@SMLENo1Mk3]

There are no words in the english language that can describe the level of jealousy I am feeling right now....

[@MichaelBerthelsen]

Jeremy Alden-Smith Feel free to use other languages... It's understandable in this case. ;-)

[@MichaelBerthelsen]

humor​ ;-D I speak 5, and can only come up with one Japanese word. 羨ましい, means 'wow, you're lucky, with I have the same luck as you!'. Basically jealousy without the negativity of desiring someone else's stuff, but wishing him well for it, and expressing hope that I'll end up in just as good a situation as him some day... Man, that would be sweet...

[@brianreddeman951]

I'd just tack on an adjective and/or your choice of expletive to the word and be done with it. :)

[@Alan-bw2zg]

Jeremy Alden-Smith I was trying to come up with some, and I agree... English is a lousy language to describe envy.... suffice it to say there's not a lot i wouldn't do to have such a collection ( there's some, but not a lot).

[@Alan-bw2zg]

Michael Berthelsen yeah, but I want negative bad feeling. No one should have more than one crew served until there are enough crew served's for everyone to have one. Remember sharing is caring... me first!

[@stillhere9728]

Damn it Ian, you have cause me to commit two of the cardinal sins; lust and envy. You evil purveyor of sin! LOL

[@acedia_14]

David Moore gun jesus forgives all sins

[@phileas007]

Gun jesus even travelled to Holland for your sins

[@Briselance]

What? He can't be Purveyor of Sin, for he is the Gun Jesus. He's the Gun Messiah. And I should know, I've followed quite a few. Hail, Messiah!!

[@JanusXAlvarenga]

Omg, you gave me another reason to love the Dutch. Waffles, flintlocks, and bikes. Way to go, guys! Love from the U.S. of A.

[@TheKajunkat]

So how many people found themselves talking to the screen going " No go back! I want to see that one some more!" It was like a fly over of a candy store.

[@stephen4401]

are all of these guns fireable in their current condition or do they have to be converted to semi or nonfiring. I'm not familiar with Dutch gun laws.

[@ForgottenWeapons]

These are all live.

[@stephen4401]

Very Cool!

[@falcovg2]

Stephen Pokowitz well dutch gun laws are very strict, as a dutchman I am really surprised this person is able to have this many live guns in a private collection, displayed like this

[@robinbrugman5971]

Falco van gaans je kan wapens hebben allen je hebt een vergunning nodig

[@chuckvanderbildt]

You would not be able to acquire the permits necessary for this without the complete trust and cooperation of the local police. They will also make unannounced house calls to verify that you are indeed following all the laws and procedures to the letter. But once you have a good working relationship with the local LE, and make sure to stay healthy and on the right side of the law, this is indeed possible (if uncommon) in the Netherlands!

[@Siskiyous6]

Somewhere I went wrong in this world, but supporting you was not one of the wrong steps. Very cool collection, I look forward to seeing the videos that come from this collection.

[@TheSakuraBirb]

I'm salivating. All that history packed in one room.. I don't think I'd ever be able to leave them alone!

[@kobathor]

I cannot wait to see the videos that come out of this place. Glad to support you on Patreon so that you can do international trips like this one!!

[@omardumbrell435]

If this guy is childless and looking to adopt an heir tell him I'm available.

[@donhunter4102]

Omar Dumbrell Bwaaaaaaaaahahahahaha!!!!!!!

[@Sharp_Stone]

Wouw!!!! Looks promissing!!! Can't wait for the vids!

[@toadie2k]

"That" between the Bren and the BAR is an FN 30-11. FN-made commercial Mauser 98 action in .308, FN MAG-profile Barrel, MAG bipod, FAL-based external Magazine, Wooden stock risers, eccentric STANAG 2324-compatible mount. Made around the same time as the PSG1 and WA2000 with similar design intent. Know it by sight, have been modelling on for a few months. Info on these suckers is thin on the ground. Supposedly Belgian Army Recon still use them in some form.

[@pommel47]

Ian, if possible try to visit the Tojusmuseet (Royal Danish Armory Museum) in Copenhagen, DM. It is enormous and features the private gun collection of the Danish Kings. Some amazing presentation pieces (i.e. wheel-locks that are works of art), and a slew of historical pieces: small-arms to artillery.

[@jessedutchnl1762]

looks amazing, great collection. Didn't know we had such big collectors in my country haha

[@tylerjames5482]

that's a awsome collection probably one of the most complete collections I've ever seen thanks for sharing

[@DFX2KX]

I know he wants to maintain his anonymity (for understandable reasons), But in the off chance he sees the video: You have my respect just from how well all of those pieces are arranged and presented. That is a wonderfully organized collection. The sort of thing where I would I would be afraid to touch anything. XD

[@janvandenbos7085]

I am very proud to see this Dutch gun collection Ian, because i am Dutch to, thank you for sharing !

[@AAAF556]

I was cringing in anticipation of Ian tripping on the ma deuce and face planting straight into zee German section.

[@walterkurtz4360]

what a collection glad you got a chance to check it out

[@dasexpanddongthegreat1321]

"...a Brita, a Bren, another Bren, ...that, M14, BAR..." that made me laugh

[@julianmach3192]

It's amazing! I love "Forgotten Weapons", you make great job showing so many cool weapons. Greeting from Poland and thank you, Ian!

[@Tizzandor]

may i suggest to visit the Overloon War Museum? a great museum, i've been there 3 times, on time during the Militracks.

[@SirSaladhead]

I've been there too. They've got cool stuff, but I don't think much in the way of forgotten weapons. But it's been a couple of years, maybe that has changed by now.

[@tostie3110]

Tizzandor Last week too perhaps? I was there as well :D

[@rvanhees89]

Necramonium at the military base?

[@TNTLotLP]

Aw shit, you too? The car ride there was when we realized the Airconditioning was broken. That was not fun :')

[@tostie3110]

Joost Zaal It was a pretty warm day, not to mention that walk from the parking lot.

[@loooodoooog]

Thanks to the owner looking forward to see more of his collection

[@mozzy207]

Holy balls, someone's loaded

[@basstrom88]

Ba *BOOM* tish :)

[@lakewooded4929]

You should put the word out that if collectors don't want their collections broken up after they pass away, they should just bequeath their entire collection to you.

[@DanielWW2]

2:25, holy sh*t, a STG45M. Is that a replica or the real thing? Also, damn never knew such a private collection existed right here in the Netherlands.

[@marcroelse9517]

laughs in military/police gun collection is soesterberg one of the largest in the world

[@betaich]

Thank you very much Ian for showing us all that.

[@andrewrobinson9825]

This is a "pause the video and spot what you know", awesome stuff

[@Michael_Smith-Red_No.5]

I second the thanks to Anonymous Collector, and mention that the walk-through reminded me of the armory in the Construct from The Matrix, but with more style.

[@wattasz6348]

Id just love to look at everything for a whole day, Ian has the best job in the world.

[@reaperkillz2420]

Another great video Gun Jesus, keep up the great work.

[@TheSteelEcho666]

You need half a dozen sten guns because only one in six fire when you pull the trigger. You can get them to fire every time by dropping it but it's rather difficult to aim that way.

[@planescaped]

Just put your gun on the ground and kick it in the direction of your enemy. Soccer/football firing method.

[@nick_pappagiorgio]

"if you are willing and able to get the required permits" Same is true in California and New York, you just need five-six figures of bribes for the permitting authorities.

[@markomagajna2742]

Thank you, anonymous gun oener, for sharing your treasures with Ian and thus, us...:-)

[@justhuman3977]

Really cool to see you visit the Netherlands. great collection. from another dutch gun enthousiast.

[@jimdoane1362]

You are a very lucky man, and thank you for bringing us along with you

[@Taurevanime]

A very nice collection. I don't think a week would ever be enough to cover all the rare items in his collection, let alone a day. Hope filming went well enough that you may come back in the future to film some more.

[@Tracks777]

Nice! Keep it up!

nice collection mr. anonymous, thanks for the view.

[@Snowman-sq8ll]

A field of unicorns with horns of unobtainium spitting double rainbows everywhere

[@flynn88MN]

very kind of the dutch fella to share is collection with you and us. very impressive.

[@JenniferinIllinois]

Ok, this is the best video EVER! I saw a Bergmann! I am SUPER JEALOUS!!!! Most museums don't have this many amazing firearms. -Jen

[@dalesubic345]

Ian, you need to go visit Bob Brockman in Houston. When I worked for him at UCS (Universal Computer Systems) in the mid 1990's I saw his gun locker. He keeps it for entertaining clients in Mexico, on bird hunts and so forth. It was the firs time that I had seen 200 guns in a big safe. He is a billionaire and does BBQ with George senior on the weekends. You know who I mean well, he was a President.

[@ShawarmaFarmer]

If someone in Australia had a collection of this style and size I think the media and general public would have a heart attack upon discovery.

[@zoixy82]

You do get a government door knock every 3 months when over 35 firearms here.

[@saltdetected1756]

well there was this bloke who had over 150 guns in his home (collector obviously), and once the media found out they pretty much shit themselves he lived down in tassie i think (they've got shittier gun laws than we do on the continent) hell, just search "tasmania" over on r/ausguns and you'll see what i mean

[@ShawarmaFarmer]

@Zoixy I know. I was at my mates house when that happened.

[@dutchhiphopfan050]

Trust me: if this ever went viral in the Netherlands shit would hit the fan. I know for sure I was surprised. Getting a handgun is already very hard over here.

[@marcoi99495]

people like that don't even understand how hard it would be to feasibly get ammo for half this shit

[@JasperM1972]

Wow, did not even think this was possible over here. Looking forward to the upcoming vids from the collection.

[@oranjid]

www.forumeerstewereldoorlog.nl/wiki/index.php/Wapens_en_munitie_-_informatie_voor_verzamelaars if you care about the "how". Think we just need to grow old and bored, with a well payed job. Two things that are getting more and more difficult these days in u-rope it seems :(

[@presidentlouis-napoleonbon8889]

There is a Bavarian Podewils Lindner rifle and a French Model 1842 Tbis!!! Wow that collection is just wonderful!

[@friedchicken297]

Ian, my man, please tell me you did a video on that UD-42? I saw one hanging up there and remembered reading about it and not finding terribly much information. Continue to be the hero of small arms history, technology, and engineering we all need you to be.

[@ILikeToLaughAtYou]

And they say money can’t buy happiness...

[@DJdude250]

i would go to church every sunday if they told me heaven had a place like this

[@kubamakovsky]

thank you anon dutch man your generosity wont be forgotten

[@highlandoutsider]

what an awesome collection, looking forward to your in depths on these babys.

[@keisersosey2173]

This has gotta be the coolest gun collection I’ve ever seen

[@djdrack4681]

Rewatching this, I gotta also give props to the dude for a solid collection of flare launchers under the SMGs

[@Aonghuis]

That guy has a stellar collection! So cool.

[@senavicente]

Ohhhhh that FNC on the wall!!!! Beautiful collection

[@advancedcavemen4104]

Mid-early late 20th century was a cool time to be alive for firearms enthusiasts. After the invention of semi-auto/full auto weapons, SMG's, and some more modern handgun designs, but before a ton of countries started banning or heavily restricting them.

[@MichaelBerthelsen]

That's a really cool plaque on the right at 7:12, with all the different caliber bullets! =)

[@gryphonz3]

The word "Amazing" just does not quite describe this collection. Holy Crap!! And I thought I had a problem...;) Absolutely Incredible!!

[@lesgl]

Great tour..maybe one day you can get to visit the Lithgow small arms museum here in Oz..i was there not long ago and was surprised to see a EM-2 on display..they must have sent some down here in anticipation of it being adopted as a Commonwealth army rife...another oddity is the down sized SLR made for New Guinea..

[@nutz4gunz457]

This is what I want my entire house to look like.

[@etelmo]

The Fienwerkbau AW93 really jumped out at me as a little out of place, while I would love to know the history behind it (personal stories are often the most interesting) I also understand the desire for privacy by the owner. It would be lovely to get a closer look at some of those early repeating rifle designs, the intermediate ones before they had it all figured out are always the most interesting (some almost being rube goldberg machines).

[@dutchconf]

Nice to see you enjoy our little nation!

[@stephen4401]

Ian, just curious. Do you know what percentage of your viewers come from outside the US? From the comments it seems to be a pretty diverse viewership.

[@oJoJo]

Yeh this Historic Machinery from golden ages surely attracts the intrest of many nationalities

[@Darelumga]

Me too, it´s not like the common US-Gun Channel. I got bored by all of them, specially by the "make sure the gun is clear". I personally like the story behind some guns. Ian is a very good storyteler, too. And then ther is the Technical Part. I like how he is showing the gun funktions.

[@johns2861]

Why do you think it is "good they banned them in my country" if you "could not care less about guns"? Are you one of those sorry individuals who wants to ban everything you don't care about personally? If everyone thought like that nothing would be legal...

[@Darelumga]

THX, iatsd!

[@johns2861]

He clearly stated it is "good they banned them in my country" which is in conflict with his statement that he "could not care less about guns." Clearly he has feelings and opinions on guns. Both from an engineering and legal point of view. I'm not American.

[@fatcat3211]

potentially 5 years of forgotten weapons videos from this one room.

[@cptant7610]

2:24 He even has a StG 45! Replica or not that's an awesome gun!

[@arthurtwoshedsjackson4336]

Fascinating as always thank you .

[@FeatheringitBrother]

Thank you Ian, thank you mr. anonymous collector that I'll envy to the grave.

[@bookwurm99]

use a polarizer on your camera when looking through glass. it can be adjusted to help cut down glare and reflections.

[@matthijsvanelden2896]

seeing this makes me feel proud that there are some damn good poeple in my country. i really want to visit that place now XD

[@mrgiggles2279]

"gun jesus in vallhula" would be a more fitting title for this video.

[@tisFrancesfault]

I imagine that Ian's heart skipped a beat when he walked into that room.

[@SNOUPS4]

Many thanks to the anonymous collector and to Ian!

[@BarryAllen-hm1op]

Nice collection. Thanks Ian.

[@Ryzomadman]

Outstanding collection of weapons.

[@JohannesHuisman]

Cool stuff Ian! Hope you liked the Netherlands.

[@simonparker8997]

Glad to see the AuSten there. Can't imagine too many of the ~20,000 made survived "The Purge" of 1996, especially in functional condition.

[@DtWolfwood]

Looking forward to reviews

[@dennisvisser3910]

back in the day we exported alot of guns. it's just that most dutch gunworkshops were in walonia, altho owned by dutchmen. and there we stil make guns today.

[@owenst.hilaire769]

A fantastic collection. Rivals many museums.

[@ristoalanko9281]

I can't imagine the amount of trouble and paperwork to get this kind of collection legally... I also envy the serious stack of paper money involved collecting it.

[@RedBloodSandman999]

Really exited to see wihch weapons you filmed there

[@torpedosaway]

I think I speak for all of your attentive viewers when I say thank you to the anonymous collector. To be an American 20-something about it, "Dude, you're the man!"

[@EchtMartijn]

Nice vid, thanks for the upload. And i hope you have a good time in my motherland!

[@USSEnterpriseA1701]

I think the real question is, how many of the Dutch Mannlicher carbine variants does he have? In all seriousness though, that guy has the makings of a fantastic museum there. I can't imagine how much effort and time that must have taken to gather up.

[@thisismebram]

I love the fact that you say "The Netherlands"! There's more to our great little country than just Holland... Also, I have to know where this is so that I can go have a look!

[@electronicgrinsch]

SkyKnifer do you say federal republic of Germany or Germany? America or United States of America? Great Britain or England? Gosh how it's possible to be butthurt by the traditional name. I assume you are also not Dutch and you don't speak it as well... It's all netherlandish right? What a bs

[@thisismebram]

electronicgrinsch I am Dutch, actually. Holland is a province (2 to be correct, Noord and Zuid Holland). And is a small part of the country that is The Netherlands. Though it is true that a large majority of Dutch people live there, there are also a lot of Dutchies that are not from Holland. As you can probably guess by this comment, I am from one of the other provinces and yes, I dislike it when people call my country "Holland". Try telling a Welshman that he's English. It's the same thing, though I bet that his reaction will be a lot less friendly.

[@ThijsVanDalen]

Holland is not thesame as The Netherlands, and what are you rambling about you clearly have no idea lol Holland is only 2 of the 13 provinces all together it's called The Netherlands, we all speak Dutch but in our own language it's called Nederlands, People from the province Friesland speak Frisian which is the closest related language to English.

[@thisismebram]

Thijs Van Dalen thank you Thijs

[@ThijsVanDalen]

oh yeah couldn't see your comment at the time i wrote mine :P

[@aaronsauer6628]

another mind blowing collection thank u