Being that PCP's have been on the market over a decade will they ever be considered "TRADITIONAL" airguns? Nowadays "classic rock" contains songs & artists I don't (or barely) recognize. See what I'm saying?
Just curious.....
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@Gerry52 Well considering that the stories I’ve read about Lewis & Clark packing a marvelous Girandoni PCP on their famous early 19th-century expedition, I’d expect that a PCP would be considered a traditional airgun in the United States by someone of note and authority. Are there comparable stories about spring-piston air rifles in the history of this nation?
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I like "traditional" and think that the term applies to the overall form factor, not so much the powerplant.
Traditional airguns, like traditional PBs, are typically steel with a wood stock. Guess that a rifle could have a laminated or synthetic stock and still be considered "traditional" by it's overall shape.
"Carbines" are traditional, just a bit shorter
In my mind, Bullpups and Tactical rifles are in their own category. Don't know where ultra-compact "stocked pistols" fit in LOL!
Cheers!
Traditional airguns, like traditional PBs, are typically steel with a wood stock. Guess that a rifle could have a laminated or synthetic stock and still be considered "traditional" by it's overall shape.
"Carbines" are traditional, just a bit shorter
In my mind, Bullpups and Tactical rifles are in their own category. Don't know where ultra-compact "stocked pistols" fit in LOL!
Cheers!
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Someone says traditional and my brain automatically goes to traditional looking firearms such as long guns. So if it's not a bullpup, land does not have a bottle attached, in my eyes, yes.
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My traditional airgun from my uncle 54 years ago . It is a Benjamin Franklin Model 3120 made in 1966 . Holds about 50 22 cal lead balls . Bolt action and multiple pumps . Rock and Rolls at about 750 fps . A true oldie but a goodie 
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"Traditional" nowadays is likely in the eye of the beholder, based on age or generation and upbringing. The Airforce Texan, with it's rear air tank, resembles the original Girandoni pcp, though it is a single shot breech and not a repeater like the Girandoni. Any repeating pcp is historically traditional.
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The Girandoni Air Rifle: The Lewis and Clark Expedition's Secret Weapon
Almost entirely phased out by 1810, it was during the Lewis and Clark expedition that the Girandoni air rifle fully came into its own.
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@Airgun-hobbyist I had this very thought earlier after I typed my initial response."Traditional" nowadays is likely in the eye of the beholder, based on age or generation and upbringing. The Airforce Texan, with it's rear air tank, resembles the original Girandoni pcp, though it is a single shot breech and not a repeater like the Girandoni. Any repeating pcp is historically traditional.
The Girandoni Air Rifle: The Lewis and Clark Expedition's Secret Weapon
Almost entirely phased out by 1810, it was during the Lewis and Clark expedition that the Girandoni air rifle fully came into its own.
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Do we apply the car/truck yardstick of 25 years old or just rename them "traditionally priced air guns" Nirvana is on the classic rock stations. Maybe somewhere around 2034 they count if we are being picky and discount the girardoni pcp of 1795?
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Kinda my point. At some juncture everything becomes a a classic or common use or traditional.
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Country music singers
Have always been a real close family
But lately some of my kinfolks
Have disowned a few others and me
I guess it's because
I kinda changed my direction
Lord, I guess I went and broke their family tradition
They get on me and want to know
Hank, why do you drink?
Hank, why do you roll smoke?
Why must you live out the songs that you wrote?
Over and over
Everybody makes my prediction
So if I get stoned, I'm just carrying on
An old family tradition
I am very proud
Of my daddy's name
Although his kind of music
And mine ain't exactly the same
Stop and think it over
Put yourself in my position
If I get stoned and sing all night long
It's a family tradition
So don't ask me
Hank, why do you drink?
Hank, why do you roll smoke?
Why must you live out the songs that you wrote?
If I'm down in a honky-tonk
And some ole slick's trying to give me friction
I'll say leave me alone
I'm singing all night long
It's a family tradition
Lordy, I have loved some ladies
And I have loved Jim Beam
And they both tried to kill me in 1973
When that doctor asked me
"Son, how did you get in this condition?"
I said, "Hey, Sawbones
I'm just carrying on an ole family tradition"
So don't ask me
Hank, why do you drink?
Hank, why do roll smoke?
Why must you live out the songs that you wrote?
Stop and think it over
Try to put yourself in my unique position
If I get stoned and sing all night long
It's a family tradition
Have always been a real close family
But lately some of my kinfolks
Have disowned a few others and me
I guess it's because
I kinda changed my direction
Lord, I guess I went and broke their family tradition
They get on me and want to know
Hank, why do you drink?
Hank, why do you roll smoke?
Why must you live out the songs that you wrote?
Over and over
Everybody makes my prediction
So if I get stoned, I'm just carrying on
An old family tradition
I am very proud
Of my daddy's name
Although his kind of music
And mine ain't exactly the same
Stop and think it over
Put yourself in my position
If I get stoned and sing all night long
It's a family tradition
So don't ask me
Hank, why do you drink?
Hank, why do you roll smoke?
Why must you live out the songs that you wrote?
If I'm down in a honky-tonk
And some ole slick's trying to give me friction
I'll say leave me alone
I'm singing all night long
It's a family tradition
Lordy, I have loved some ladies
And I have loved Jim Beam
And they both tried to kill me in 1973
When that doctor asked me
"Son, how did you get in this condition?"
I said, "Hey, Sawbones
I'm just carrying on an ole family tradition"
So don't ask me
Hank, why do you drink?
Hank, why do roll smoke?
Why must you live out the songs that you wrote?
Stop and think it over
Try to put yourself in my unique position
If I get stoned and sing all night long
It's a family tradition
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