air rifle

an air gun with rifled bore.

Origin of air rifle

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

There are two methods possible which afford partial relief: traps and driving them away with an air-rifle.

Bird Houses Boys Can Build |Albert F. Siepert
Trottie oiled up the air-rifle, which he was only allowed to use in windowless wildernesses.

Everyday Adventures |Samuel Scoville
They were in uniform; each was armed with an air-rifle and a short sword.

A Lively Bit of the Front |Percy F. Westerman
Just as soon as I get enough food saved up, and can swap my alleys and chaneys with Billy Drake for his air-rifle.

The Corner House Girls |Grace Brooks Hill

Ill shoot any one who touches me, and he caught up his air-rifle.

The Motor Boys in the Clouds |Clarence Young

air rifle

a rifle discharged by compressed air