The text appears to be a transcript of a video showcasing a private collection of historical firearms. The collector, Arsène, gives a tour of his collection, explaining the history and significance of various guns, including submachine guns, rifles, and pistols. He shares his passion for collecting and his interest in the historical context of the weapons.
Arsène explains that his collection is not just about the guns themselves, but also about the stories and people behind them. He mentions that he has been collecting for many years and has acquired pieces from various sources, including flea markets and other collectors.
The tour covers a range of topics, including the development of submachine guns, the use of firearms in World War I and II, and the role of Swiss arms manufacturers. Arsène also shows off some unusual pieces, such as a handmade gun from Afghanistan and a tank turret.
Throughout the video, Arsène emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical context of firearms and the need to approach the topic with respect and responsibility. He also mentions that he enjoys sharing his knowledge with others and hopes to inspire a new generation of collectors and historians.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker has a large collection of weapons from various eras.
2. The collection includes over 2000 items, not counting handguns.
3. The speaker's passion for collecting weapons started in childhood.
4. Their father was involved in intelligence and talked about errors, especially since their brother was deported to Germany and died in a concentration camp.
5. The speaker is interested in the history and mechanics of weapons.
6. Submachine guns were created after the First World War, with the Italians and Germans being the first to develop them.
7. The speaker has a few Swiss military vehicles in their collection.
8. The collection includes a Thompson submachine gun and a Kalashnikov.
9. The speaker has a Finnish-made Kalashnikov with a cartridge case collector.
10. The collection also includes a homemade submachine gun made by craftsmen on the border of Afghanistan.
11. One of the craziest pieces in the collection is a 100-round magazine that can fire in semi-auto or burst mode.
12. The speaker has an American-made Wes 45.1 pistol, which was adopted in 1911 and remained in service until the end of the Vietnam War.
13. The collection includes a famous man's saber and a semi-automatic pistol that was used in a duel.
14. The speaker has a collection of Swiss-made cannons and machine guns.
15. The Swiss company Sigg supplied the American police with specialized equipment.
16. The speaker has a tank turret from a Swiss tank, which was used to manufacture troop transport vehicles.
17. The tank turret has a 120mm cannon that was used for testing purposes.