RIFLE USED DURING LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION

KySongDog · February 26, 2011, 06:04:22 AM

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

bigben · February 26, 2011, 06:27:49 AM

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.

slagmaker · February 26, 2011, 07:29:47 AM

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.

pitw · February 26, 2011, 08:11:58 AM

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

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Bills Custom Calls · February 26, 2011, 08:43:44 AM

Barry are calling semp old

KySongDog · February 26, 2011, 12:25:18 PM

I am sorry this topic doesn't interest you guys.

CCP · February 26, 2011, 01:13:01 PM

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...

coyote101 · February 26, 2011, 02:55:10 PM

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

HaMeR · February 26, 2011, 03:48:57 PM

Quote from: Semp on February 26, 2011, 12:25:18 PM
I am sorry this topic doesn't interest you guys.

I think it's purdy cool. I like history & this is a big part of it. Thanks for posting it up.

WldWldWest · 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!

coyote101 · February 27, 2011, 10:40:41 AM

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 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

Butcher45 · February 27, 2011, 11:17:42 AM

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.

iahntr · February 27, 2011, 05:37:42 PM

That's quite the weapon there !

FinsnFur · February 27, 2011, 07:07:09 PM

Wow, who woulda thunk.
I'm not a history buff...but I think I learned a little something.

Frogman · March 02, 2011, 01:51:01 PM

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

Hawks Feather · March 02, 2011, 02:39:36 PM

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