Germanic Antique "Jaeger" Rifle - Engraved/Carved Relief - Full Stock

Antique Jaeger/ Germanic style Rifle - Engraved - Relief Carved - Full Stock.

Late 1700's Rifle with Brass Furniture

Likely manufactured as a flintlock but updated to percussion sometime after the more reliable percussion firing system was introduced;  Heavy solid barrel.

Jaeger type of rifle goes back to at least the early 17th Century.  They are characterized by its short overall length, robust octagonal barrel and usually a substantial butt stock with raised cheek piece.  These originated in the Hesse and Bavaria regions of Germany.

Brass "furniture" - trims

This Jaeger style was very influential in the design of what we call the American (Kentucky/Pennsylvania) style of early long gun as the Germanic settlers brought both the guns and the craft in making them to both parts of America.

Overall condition is very good.  Original patina.  Action is excellent.  The rear trigger is for setting the mechanism; the front trigger that fires the gun is still functional but much of it's lower shaft has broken.  Bore is dim with sharp rifling.  Stock shows use and remains solid.  There is an old grafted repair at the rear ramrod tube.

Barrel is 27"

Caliber: .60 percussion.

Overall condition as seen in the photos.   So much better in your hands.  Can be sent on approval.