Some years ago, an elderly guide at the Browning Museum in Ogden told me that he was a neighbor to John Moses Browning when he was a young kid. Once, Browning’s daughter invited him over to look at her father’s “gun design room” in his home. He was surprised when they got there it was just a bedroom with only a bed and a small table with some note paper. She said her dad would go into his room and stare at the ceiling for hours, sometimes for a day or so and not come even to eat. As he stared at the ceiling he visualized gun designs, then went to his shop and whittled some “test parts “ from wood, then he would proceed to make a metal prototype. The boy was disappointed that the room had hardly anything in it. John Browning was a genius!
I visited this museum and it was marvelous. 3 storied building with at least one, if not more than one, firearm that ever was invented and or used throughout history. As I was in the elevator, going down to the main floor, a gentleman asked me what did I think. When the elevator doors started opening, on the first floor to exit this wonderful place, the guy asked me if I would like to see the basement. I says HELL YEAH, and he takes me down into the basement where they field strip all of the weapons to insure all their collections continue to operate. Being a former Marine and very fond of arsenals, I truly recognized that my life could not be any better....So far... Next days we were in Cody, Wyoming and lo and behold, Buffalo Bill Cody has his own 3 stories of weaponry Museum. Good Gof Almighty, the man upstairs was more than kind to me those two days back in 2007. You ever have the opportunity to visit either of the two, you need to allot 5 to 7 hours to really see, learn, and appreciate these two collections. Semper Fidelis...❤️🇺🇸🫡
When JMB designed his first automatic pistols, no one knew what an automatic pistol should look like. JMB's designs were accepted as the way automatic pistols should look. JMB not only designed how pistols work, he created the aesthetic for how they look. Mechanical design genius with an artist's eye. Amazing man.
No other man contributed more to the national security of America than John Moses Browning and his automatic weapon designs for the military. Simply incredible. Wow!!!
This is excellent!!! Would've really liked to see the prototypes of the pistol that became the Hi Power...the final iteration of his last design,the P-35, was the work of his protege in Liege, Dieudonne Saive
Thanks very much for sharing. I need to visit this place. As a fan of Mr. Browning I've been mulling around the idea of a visit and you have stoked the fire. JMB made some iconic military weapons that simply haven't been improved upon much in decades... the Ma Deuce, 1911, etc etc etc but some of his Belgian civilian examples like the SA-22, Hi Power, O/U shotguns... just stunning works of art. A '60s vintage Hi Power was the first gun to really generate in me the quickened pulse that can only be described as lust... I think I was about ten.
The oldest gun I have is a colt Derringer 22-7 shot.. it's made out of Chrome brass and a shellacked wooden handle.. after World War I my grandfather had a BAR I inherited that through him.. My dad was in World War II he brought back an M1 carbine.. and my mother's brother he was in the Navy he gave me his Colt 45 with the original holster and knife and then through the years he collected a total of 60 handguns all from the 40s the 50s the '60s.70s.. after Vietnam I was able to bring back my M16. I turned myself into a big collector started buying a lot of German handguns from World War II..Still no matter how heavy it is my favorite weapon is the BAR..🤯🔫💨🇺🇸
@@wizardofahhhs759 Ya.. so what's your point we earned it we sacrificed Our Lives you probably sat in front of a video game with a bag of potato chips.Playing War Games👨🔫 Do you really believe in the early 1900's during World WW I or after WW11 you're not allowed to bring your weapon home or souvenirs whether it's German or Japanese after the war is over.. Obviously you don't know sh*t..Don't ever judge me or my family.. go back to your video games and your bag of potato chips..🤮
And he designed those firearms without CAD CAM computers or even a slide rule. He was the Thomas Edison of firearms. Gun manufacturers woukd buy his designs outright without needing trials or even a working model just to keep the designs away from competitors.
Good question. I doubt it though as any patents are long since expired. However, the Gershwin estate has been fastidious about renewing copyrights so you're still paying royalties if you want to perform Rhapsody in Blue.
I've been to the Museum there in Ogden. I was in SLC on business and decided to take a short side trip to see it. My only regret was that I had to leave and I wished it was bigger. I paid the full $7 even though I could have paid $5.
We, would like, to know....the l o n g list , of casualties, caused by HIS inventions. As well, AS ; all the animals, shot for FOOD FOR HUMAN BEINGS. Both numbers, are probably MILLIONS upon millions, a p a r t. Separate, the Good, from the Bad, dis-regarding thee UGLY .....of WAR . period .
Some years ago, an elderly guide at the Browning Museum in Ogden told me that he was a neighbor to John Moses Browning when he was a young kid. Once, Browning’s daughter invited him over to look at her father’s “gun design room” in his home. He was surprised when they got there it was just a bedroom with only a bed and a small table with some note paper. She said her dad would go into his room and stare at the ceiling for hours, sometimes for a day or so and not come even to eat. As he stared at the ceiling he visualized gun designs, then went to his shop and whittled some “test parts “ from wood, then he would proceed to make a metal prototype. The boy was disappointed that the room had hardly anything in it. John Browning was a genius!
I'm guessing she was trying to show him something else but he didn't get the hint.
I visited this museum and it was marvelous. 3 storied building with at least one, if not more than one, firearm that ever was invented and or used throughout history.
As I was in the elevator, going down to the main floor, a gentleman asked me what did I think. When the elevator doors started opening, on the first floor to exit this wonderful place, the guy asked me if I would like to see the basement.
I says HELL YEAH, and he takes me down into the basement where they field strip all of the weapons to insure all their collections continue to operate. Being a former Marine and very fond of arsenals, I truly recognized that my life could not be any better....So far...
Next days we were in Cody, Wyoming and lo and behold, Buffalo Bill Cody has his own 3 stories of weaponry Museum. Good Gof Almighty, the man upstairs was more than kind to me those two days back in 2007.
You ever have the opportunity to visit either of the two, you need to allot 5 to 7 hours to really see, learn, and appreciate these two collections.
Semper Fidelis...❤️🇺🇸🫡
When JMB designed his first automatic pistols, no one knew what an automatic pistol should look like. JMB's designs were accepted as the way automatic pistols should look. JMB not only designed how pistols work, he created the aesthetic for how they look. Mechanical design genius with an artist's eye. Amazing man.
The right men at the right time. Thank God for John Moses browning.
No question, the BEST gun inventor of all time.
Certainly! There are many who have made guns that are very popular but no one pumped out quite as many classic American designs as him.
not the most influential gun designer of OUR time ... the most influential gun designer of ALL time.
No other man contributed more to the national security of America than John Moses Browning and his automatic weapon designs for the military. Simply incredible. Wow!!!
This is excellent!!! Would've really liked to see the prototypes of the pistol that became the Hi Power...the final iteration of his last design,the P-35, was the work of his protege in Liege, Dieudonne Saive
Thanks very much for sharing. I need to visit this place. As a fan of Mr. Browning I've been mulling around the idea of a visit and you have stoked the fire.
JMB made some iconic military weapons that simply haven't been improved upon much in decades... the Ma Deuce, 1911, etc etc etc but some of his Belgian civilian examples like the SA-22, Hi Power, O/U shotguns... just stunning works of art. A '60s vintage Hi Power was the first gun to really generate in me the quickened pulse that can only be described as lust... I think I was about ten.
A new national holiday,........ John M Browning day !
Even with today’s technology computers no one will ever beat what the browning boys did absolutely incredible
The mighty BMG. Still in use today a century later.
Don’t forget the Hill Air Force museum a few misses south another Utah treasure
Treasure indeed!
Great video, Colt museum is awesome too!
The 1911 was good then.. Its still good today and will be good Tommarow ;)
No doubt! Unfortunately I dont own one... yet. Once I do I can call "my" Browning collection complete. Saving the best for last!
Thank's 6.5 Guy ... John M. Browning Museum is on my bucket list.
Let me know when you come. I live in Ogden, and be happy to show you around.
Nothing better then trains, guns and cars.
What an amazing place.
The oldest gun I have is a colt Derringer 22-7 shot.. it's made out of Chrome brass and a shellacked wooden handle.. after World War I my grandfather had a BAR I inherited that through him.. My dad was in World War II he brought back an M1 carbine.. and my mother's brother he was in the Navy he gave me his Colt 45 with the original holster and knife and then through the years he collected a total of 60 handguns all from the 40s the 50s the '60s.70s.. after Vietnam I was able to bring back my M16. I turned myself into a big collector started buying a lot of German handguns from World War II..Still no matter how heavy it is my favorite weapon is the BAR..🤯🔫💨🇺🇸
So your family has a history of thievery.
@@wizardofahhhs759 Ya.. so what's your point we earned it we sacrificed Our Lives you probably sat in front of a video game with a bag of potato chips.Playing War Games👨🔫 Do you really believe in the early 1900's during World WW I or after WW11 you're not allowed to bring your weapon home or souvenirs whether it's German or Japanese after the war is over.. Obviously you don't know sh*t..Don't ever judge me or my family.. go back to your video games and your bag of potato chips..🤮
@@melbourne-heat.69-71 At least I didn't steal my video games and potato chips..
that was awesome! thank you very very much!
Thanks for watching and leaving a positive comment.
I remember being astonished at how many companies made guns to Browning's designs!
I had no idea that the famous Winchester was a Browning design.
And he designed those firearms without CAD CAM computers or even a slide rule. He was the Thomas Edison of firearms. Gun manufacturers woukd buy his designs outright without needing trials or even a working model just to keep the designs away from competitors.
Realmente me encantó ver el museo de este increíble armero es más...soy fanático de Browning fabuloso video!!!!!!
I’d like to see that some day
Love too visit form England maybe more than $5 but always Loved browning legendary such a KING 👑
Come on down. I live in Ogden!
Awesome!
I'd like to see the prototypes of what eventually became the BHP..one was a blowback design and the other striker fired
Worth the visit.....
Nice tour👍🇺🇸✌🖖
He went right by those 22 pistol 🔫
On my retirement bucket list.
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Nobody came close at the time.
Nobody has come close at any time! At least not yet.
My home town
Nice vid. I wonder id J Brownings heirs get license fees from his designs still?
Good question. I doubt it though as any patents are long since expired. However, the Gershwin estate has been fastidious about renewing copyrights so you're still paying royalties if you want to perform Rhapsody in Blue.
I am a descendant. No financial benefit. But very proud of my heritage
I've been to the Museum there in Ogden. I was in SLC on business and decided to take a short side trip to see it. My only regret was that I had to leave and I wished it was bigger. I paid the full $7 even though I could have paid $5.
I've been there
Arguably? Think he ment unarguably...
👍👍👍
I will stick with my 1901 pump shotgun.
You do that. Leaves more Brownings for the rest of us.
The museum is far more interesting than this video represents it. Disappointed to be sure.
We, would like, to know....the l o n g list , of casualties, caused by HIS inventions. As well, AS ; all the animals, shot for FOOD FOR HUMAN BEINGS. Both numbers, are probably MILLIONS upon millions, a p a r t. Separate, the Good, from the Bad, dis-regarding thee UGLY .....of WAR . period .
The germans are the best gundisigners at those times.
LOL
Ok...right
I will give you the Mauser rifle receiver, yes. But that’s all.
Did you not watch the video? 😩
Ya that's why they won ww1 and 2 oh wait ..