Louis and Clark expedition used an air gun

[TRIGGER_1]

Did you all know that the Louis and Clark expedition used an air gun to survive.....

America may have been won with an air gun..........


http://home.nra.org/history/video/lewis-and-clark-girandoni-air-rifle

 

[davevabch]

Yes, and the technology that went into that rifle is beyond the imagination considering how long ago it was. Here is more on the design and history

http://www.beemans.net/lewis-assault-rifle.htm

Thanks for posting Trigger.

 

[bluewater1]

From reading accounts of their expedition I believe they were able to bring down deer with it.

 

[3Coyotes]

And what an impression it made on the indigenous people!

 

[Slowhand]

A classic old firearm.

 

[TRIGGER_1]

I sure would like to see that old air gun sometime or one like it.......

 

[Sarge]

Hey Trigger!

I wonder if Louis & Clark used that air gun to shoot raccoons? Lol!

 

[TRIGGER_1]

Hey Sarge.....I thought you were the one who taught Louis & Clark how to shoot raccoons....