If you aren't familiar with the Forgotten Weapons channel, you are really missing out. In my opinion, this is the best youtube channel on the history of firearms, by far. Ian's knowledge is rich and seemingly endless.

Published just today is a Christmas present from Gun Jesus- The Colt 601, otherwise known as the Colt Model 01, the very first production version of the Colt AR-15. Only 300 produced. This rifle is sixty years old.

Enjoy

Watched it this morning...teriffic piece of work from Ian and Karl, once again.

If you ever get the opportunity to visit the Knight's Armament Museum in Titusville, FL, do it. Private collection, but I believe he has serial number 1 or 2. His collection is immense...lots of forgotten weapons here.

I used to feel Ian was a employee at Simpson Ltd. in Galesburg, Il. Some of the Forgotten weapons he has covered were from Simpson Ltd. It's interesting that Colt paid so little for the gas system. The rifle has surely evolved sinse its inception.

Brownell's is selling a reproduction of these that I've been lusting after.

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Brownwll's is selling a reproduction of these that I've been lusting after.

Was just about to post this. BRN 10 and BRN 605. I dig the brown furniture and the BRN 10 has the early style charging handle inside the carry handle with no FA. Way cool rifle.

This was cool, thanks for posting it up here. I love Forgotten Weapons...Ian has a great way of being concise and informative without rambling on with unnecessary or repetitive information, and I very much enjoy how he breaks the guns down and shows how they function. His videos have given me an opportunity to see how various platforms work that I'll likely never have the opportunity to handle or even see in person. The mechanics of firearms is one of the primary reasons that I enjoy working with guns, so I can watch his stuff for hours.

I've also seen some of his videos on various battlefields in Europe. The guy has a wealth of knowledge about history and conflict and the equipment that was employed. Going on a European battlefield tour with Ian as a guide would be a definite bucket list item for me.

i agree his knowledge of firearms is incredible

he is a walking encyclopedia of gun info

love his delivery too - doesn't take himself too seriously and has the natural curiosity of a true intellect

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We have a DRMO rifle in the armory with the green furniture, correct charging handle, correct flash suppressor, and Armalite/Colt markings. I'm going to take a closer look tomorrow and see if it's one of those.

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Originally posted by K.O.A.M.:
We have a DRMO rifle in the armory with the green furniture, correct charging handle, correct flash suppressor, and Armalite/Colt markings. I'm going to take a closer look tomorrow and see if it's one of those.

I think that DRMO rifles cannot be sold, but if it is in fact a 601, they are worth a tremendous premium.


A complete 601 on a semi-auto clone receiver will sell for more than a transferable M16, to the right collector.


You should see about getting that rifle into a museum.

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Originally posted by K.O.A.M.:
We have a DRMO rifle in the armory with the green furniture, correct charging handle, correct flash suppressor, and Armalite/Colt markings. I'm going to take a closer look tomorrow and see if it's one of those.

But in the meantime. Please please please take a lot of detailed pictures with good lighting.

Inclusion of pictures of the bolt carrier, bolt, firing pin, and buffer would be helpful.