Pre 1993....hmmm...how about 213 years before 1993!

[Air Head]

I'm sure most of you know about this, but those who don't will probably really enjoy.
A similar rifle was along for the ride on the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

I'm not certain, though I don't think there were any repeating arms carried by soldiers at this time.

There are other videos that show similar period correct repeating air rifles working and shooting.

I find it incredibly interesting.

Hope you enjoy,

Rich

[1900colt]

I'm having a tank made for one of these types of airguns.  Hope to have it done by fall

[Air Head]

I'm having a tank made for one of these types of airguns.  Hope to have it done by fall

How cool is that! A replica?

[1900colt]

I'm having a tank made for one of these types of airguns.  Hope to have it done by fall

How cool is that! A replica?

For an original Schembor Girandoni type rifle.  Wanted a new tank so I can use full pressure instead of putting 850 PSI in the 200 year old one

[Air Head]

Wow!

What caliber? Have you posted pict's here?

[1900colt]

Wow!

What caliber? Have you posted pict's here?

Here is a couple pictures and a terrible video of it firing (guy filming will give you whiplash) ... using original tank filled around 550/600 PSI.
It's .44 caliber. I'll make a better video someday when the new tank arrives.

[Air Head]

That's really cool,

Looking forward to the next video with the new tank. Maybe you could demonstrate power and accuracy.

Pretty interesting, beautiful rifle. Thanks for sharing!

[lwhaples]

Nice! Enjoyed watching both of the videos.

[Mossonarock]

Yep, they don't make 'em like they used to.

Imagined stories:
"Huh, that's some real smokeless powder you're using there. BTW: is it a caplock or flintlock?"

"Neither actually, its an airlock."