Check out this video of an original Girardoni air rifle from 1780. These were pretty bad ass for their time, 240 years ago.
https://youtu.be/2dZLeEUE940
https://youtu.be/2dZLeEUE940
A video worth watching: The Girardoni Air Gun (original 1780 example)
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Man I could just imagine the look on the enemies face when he saw how fast the Girandoni was able to reload. No gun powder, patch and ball to stuff down the muzzle. A major advancement compared to the guns of the time!
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“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic”. Arthur C. Clark
This must have seemed like it came from another planet!
Honestly not far from what would make a great platform still today.
Removeable and separately refillable bottles, 22 shots per quick refill, and ambidextrous. What's not to love?
This must have seemed like it came from another planet!
Honestly not far from what would make a great platform still today.
Removeable and separately refillable bottles, 22 shots per quick refill, and ambidextrous. What's not to love?
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If someone made nice replicas I'd buy one.
Here's a video of a one off replica shooting.
https://youtu.be/juOQ9Ij3G1c
Here's a video of a one off replica shooting.
https://youtu.be/juOQ9Ij3G1c
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Would you still buy it if the cost was $30,000+? If I’m not mistaken that’s what it cost a couple fellas to reproduce a Girandoni. Would be cool to see someone like Martin Rutterford or Gary Barnes reproduce one.
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Its a dream of many airgunners to see let alone shoot a Girardoni. I own a 44 cal. DAQ/BBB Liege Lock . It is a modern reproduction of an antique rifle. Very cool and unique to shoot.
Just a side note these are no longer in production and Dennis will not make anymore.
Duke
Just a side note these are no longer in production and Dennis will not make anymore.
Duke
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