This is just too cool. Butcher45 might be especially interested. I did not know this kind of rifle even existed back then.
Lewis and Clark Girandoni Air Rifle (http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=-pqFyKh-rUI&vq=medium)
I got to see that rifle in person. The army heritage center is right here in carlisle and they had it on display for a while. actually they were making another one to shoot at demonstrations. pretty cool the way it was designed.
Yeah very cool. I cant watch the youtube video due to my internet speed but I did see a show on the air rifles they took along with them. The ability for the rifles to shoot multiple times scared teh bejesus out of the indians. It was used as a form of shock and aww that kept them from being attacked by hostiles.
Quote from: Semp on February 26, 2011, 06:04:22 AMI did not know this kind of rifle even existed back then.
You weren't into the outdoors and hunting as a young fella :confused:.
Barry are calling semp old :laf:
I am sorry this topic doesn't interest you guys. :argh:
I have read about the air rifle of Lewis and Clark and a few other hunting expeditions back in the day. This is the first time I have seen the type gun used on the L and C expedition.
THANKS for posting... :highclap:
Quote from: Semp on February 26, 2011, 06:04:22 AM
I did not know this kind of rifle even existed back then.
I didn't either. Fascinating and interesting stuff.
Pat
Quote from: Semp on February 26, 2011, 12:25:18 PM
I am sorry this topic doesn't interest you guys. :argh:
I think it's purdy cool. I like history & this is a big part of it. Thanks for posting it up. :yoyo: :yoyo:
I had no Idea!
It's incrededible that they could contain that kind of air pressure with the technology of the time :confused: I wonder what they used for seals?
Thats good info right there!
Thanks Semp!
Quote from: WldWldWest on February 27, 2011, 10:04:50 AM
It's incrededible that they could contain that kind of air pressure with the technology of the time :confused: I wonder what they used for seals?
I think in one of the videos I watched yesterday about the recreation of the gun they said that the seals were made from buffalo horn.
Pat
Yea most people don't realize that bigbore air rifles pre-date centerfire ammunition by quite a stretch. Very advanced weapon for it's time. I'm not buying the 20 shots@800psi deal, though.
That's quite the weapon there !
Wow, who woulda thunk.
I'm not a history buff...but I think I learned a little something.
Semp,
Thanks for sharing that interesting video! I think I read about tha L & C air rifle in the American Rifleman some time ago, but that video really tells the story!!
Jim
Quote from: WldWldWest on February 27, 2011, 10:04:50 AM
I had no Idea! It's incrededible that they could contain that kind of air pressure with the technology of the time. I wonder what they used for seals?
Thats good info right there!
Thanks Semp!
Yep, Glen nailed it for me too. That is the oldest airgun I have seen. Or maybe I have seen one and thought that it was a percussion rifle and passed it over. I will try to look a little closer when I make it down to the OGCA show.
Jerry