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CARVED STAG LATE 1700s Antique GERMANIC JAEGER .54 Caliber FLINTLOCK Rifle With Beautifully CARVED STOCK & Raised Cheek Piece
Guns International #: 102007962 Seller's Inventory #: 220129
Category: Antique Rifles - 1500-1850 - Antique Rifles - Flintlock
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
CARVED STAG LATE 1700s Antique GERMANIC JAEGER .54 Caliber FLINTLOCK Rifle
With Beautifully CARVED STOCK & Raised Cheek Piece
Here we present an antique Germanic Jaeger Flintlock Rifle, made circa the late 18th to early 19th century. What is now recognized as the Jaeger type of rifle, goes back to at least the early 17th century. It is characterized by its short overall length, robust octagonal barrel and usually a substantial butt stock with raised cheek pieces and a patch box. This made it very handy to carry and load for the forester or hunter where it originated in the Hesse and Bavaria regions of Germany.
The jaeger was very influential in the design of what is now considered the American (Kentucky/Pennsylvania) Long Rifle. This was due to the jaeger’s use by some of the Hessian mercenaries during the American Revolutionary War, as well as the number of German immigrants that congregated in Pennsylvania in the 18th century. In addition, several countries liked the concept of the short jaeger rifle so much that they designed their military long arms after it.
The origin of this example is unknown, whether it was in Prussia or colonial America. It utilizes a flintlock firing mechanism. It has a short, stout, 21-3/4 inch octagonal barrel with a large bore of .54 caliber. The wood stock is nicely checkered and carved with hunting scenes. The patch box on this one is located at the toe of the butt, and has a wooden door that slides out. Here is a very nice example of a likely Germanic hunting arm.
The overall condition is good. The barrel has been refinished. Excellent action. Bright bore with sharp rifling. This has a solid stock. A portion at the fore end has been replaced. The sliding patchbox door has been replaced. It’s not often a piece such as this has maintained a wooden trigger guard without significant damage.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 21-3/4 inches.
Caliber: .54 Flintlock
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1500
#220129
SOLD
Antique: Yes