Vintage Girandoni gallery
All these photos are from my Original Girandoni Rifle, an extraordinary Military air rifle.
The Girandoni air rifle was a .46 caliber air rifle invented by Italian Bartolomeo Girandoni in the late 18th century. It was used by the Austrian army in the late 18th and early 19th centuries as a silenced weapon for hunting and for warfare. The rifle was capable of firing up to 20 shots in rapid succession before needing to be recharged with air, making it a highly effective weapon for its time. It was also known for its sleek design and its ability to be easily carried and hidden.
Peter and his Girandoni
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Peter and Girandoni air rifle
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loading Girandoni
Pushing the loading gate overto allow a ball to drop into the breech. 20 shot magazine. .45 cal
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Girvalve
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Girramrod
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Gir rhs rif
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Gir rightside
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Gir side cover off lock removed.
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Gir tank
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Air gun Manufacturers A-Z
A Abas, Acro, Acvoke, Air-o-matic, Airstar, American Luger, Ampell, Anschutz, Ansonia, Apache, Arms Corp B Barracuda, Benjamin, Boone, Brigand, Britannia, Brown, BSA, BSF, Bugelspanner, Bussey C Carolus, Certus, Champion, Cogswell, Crosman, Cub, CZ D Daisy, Dare Devil, Demon, Diana, Dolla E Eisenwerk, El Gamo Cadet, Elmek, Erma, Excellent F Falke, Famas, Farco, Feg, Feinwerkbau, Fionda, Flz, Footemaker, French Trainer, Fwb G Gallery, Gamo, Gem, Gem or Bergman, Gems, George Smith, German Air Rifle, Giffard, Greener Markings H Haenel, Hahn, Hakim, Hammerli, Haviland, Hawthorn, Healthways, Heanel, Hercules, Herinkan, HG, Howa, Hubertus, HW75, Hy Score I Indian J J Tonks, Jaguar, Joc, Jos, Junker, K K98, Kalamazoo, Kentucky, Kessler L Lanes, Langham, Lark, LD, Lincoln, Lindner, Loungue, Lov M Mahely, MAN, Marck, Marke, Markham, Mars, Mauser, Midland, Milbro, Millita, Monkey, Muskeeter, Mustang N Norica O Oklahoma, Olympic, Original, Oscar P Parker, Phantom, Pioneer, Plainsman, Pope, Predom Q Quackenbush R Record, Record-champion, Rochester, Roland, Rossi S Saxby, Schimel, Schmidt, Sears, Shark, Sharp, Sheriden, Skanaker, Smith and Wesson, Sportsman, Starfire, Stella, Sterling, Sussex Armoury, Sussex Arms, Swift T Targ Air, Tau, Taiyo Juki, Tell, Telly, Thunder Bolt, Titan, Tonks Crank, Trapmaster, Typhoon V Various Gems, VZ W Walther, Warrior, Webley, Westley, William Paul, Winchester, Winsel Y Yewa, Yunker Z Zamas, Zem
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Vintage airguns are antique or collectible airguns that are no longer in production or are considered rare or valuable.
Airguns are firearms that use compressed air or other gases as a means of propelling a pellet or BB. They have a long history, with the first recorded use of an airgun dating back to the 16th century.
Vintage airguns can be made of various materials, such as wood, metal, and plastic, and they may have different features and designs depending on the time period and manufacturer.
Some vintage airguns are single-shot, while others are repeaters that can hold multiple pellets or BBs.
Vintage airguns can be collectors' items and are often sought after by airgun enthusiasts and collectors. They can be valuable due to their rarity, age, or historical significance.
Some vintage airguns may be valuable due to the materials or craftsmanship used in their construction, or because they were made by a well-known manufacturer.
If you are interested in vintage airguns, it is important to handle them with care and caution. Many vintage airguns may not be safe to shoot, and they should be treated as decorative or collectible items rather than functional firearms.
If you are unsure about the safety or condition of a vintage airgun, you may want to consult with a professional gunsmith or airgun expert.