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    Jaeger Length

    Speaking without facts as I'm certainly not knowledgeable on the subject I speculate the Colonial gunsmiths copied the short barrel imported rifles because the paying customers were accustomed to that style. If you wanted to one up your neighbor on the next farm with a new rifle then you wanted...
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    flintlock rifles 1822

    Yes, very interesting, always good to get a first person account. Squire
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    fore end or nose cap

    Yes, I was just curious if the cap had any purpose other than protective or decorative in other than an historical sense. I can see how a decked out rifle wouldn't look right without one. Squire
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    screw-barrel jaeger?

    That makes sense. My knowledge of these historical firearms is sketchy but I believe I've come across a reference to screw barrel pistols before. Perhaps the author presumed a common knowledge among his readers. Squire
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    fore end or nose cap

    Gentlemen I've noticed for the most part long rifles have a metal cap on the stock at the muzzle end. I can see the use for this in a military arm, bayonet, etc., but am unsure as to it's need on a civilian arm. Is it practical or simply a common feature? Regards, Squire
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    screw-barrel jaeger?

    New member here fellows, not yet accustomed to posting procedure. Apparently I'm to respond to a post rather than the topic. Squire
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    screw-barrel jaeger?

    It occurs to me the reference may be to the Ferguson designed mechanism. Regards, Squire
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