Videos tagged with Lewis and Clark Expedition

This episode of the Guns Magazine Podcast delves into the world of big bore air rifles with Tom McHale, editor of Airgun Wire. The discussion defines big bore airguns as .25 caliber and larger, tracing their history from Lewis and Clark's expedition to modern hunting applications. Key topics include the power and capabilities of modern PCP air rifles, projectile types, and the evolving legal landscape for airgun hunting.

This guide provides an overview of the Springfield Model 1795 Musket, America's first standardized military long arm. It details its historical context, design based on the French Charleville pattern, key identification markings, technical specifications, and significant service history. The information is presented with high authority, drawing on detailed knowledge of historical manufacturing and military context.

This video provides a historical overview of the US Model 1795 smoothbore flintlock musket, one of the firearms carried by Lewis and Clark on their expedition. It details the muzzleloading process, including loading powder and projectile down the barrel, and explains the function of key components like the lock plate, pan, touch hole, frizzen, and flint, all crucial for ignition.