1850s German Jaeger .54 cal

[Marplot]

I like collecting and shooting originals. I have a lot of fun with antiques. Here is one of my favorites.

Seller's description:
"This is an exceptional German Jaeger rifle from the mid 1800's that has a very nice bore with strong rifling in the 31 inch barrel. It has nice wood the is very well carved. The stock has a horn muzzle cap and the silver (I think German Silver) mountings are well engraved. It has double set triggers and a manual safety as well as half cock. It is marked "V. Chilshilling in Suhl" with "SPKI" on the breech/ It has a sliding wood patch box with a push button release. The rear sight is adjustable for elevation. LOP 13.75 inches, weighs 7 pounds 2.4 ounces. The wood is sound with no cracks or repairs or fillings. This gun could be put back into service."

And I did!

 

[PEARL DRUMS]

Can I have it?

 

[Marplot]

Can I have it?

 

[Marplot]

Can I have it?

 

[denster]

Absolutely beautiful gun. I'm jealous Bill!

 

[Hatchet Jack]

Wow!
That is beautiful. I bet it will be a joy to shoot.
Let us know how it shoots for you.

 

[smokeum54]

Very nice, your making the german in me very jealous

 

[muskethunter1109]

I like collecting and shooting originals. I have a lot of fun with antiques. Here is one of my favorites.

Seller's description:
"This is an exceptional German Jaeger rifle from the mid 1800's that has a very nice bore with strong rifling in the 31 inch barrel. It has nice wood the is very well carved. The stock has a horn muzzle cap and the silver (I think German Silver) mountings are well engraved. It has double set triggers and a manual safety as well as half cock. It is marked "V. Chilshilling in Suhl" with "SPKI" on the breech/ It has a sliding wood patch box with a push button release. The rear sight is adjustable for elevation. LOP 13.75 inches, weighs 7 pounds 2.4 ounces. The wood is sound with no cracks or repairs or fillings. This gun could be put back into service."

And I did!

Really incredible piece! Love the slight drop in the stock!

 

[morehops52]

I love seeing great workmanship like this. Thanks for posting.

 

[hanshi]

Gorgeous! Yes it should be put back into service.

 

[Marplot]

Gorgeous! Yes it should be put back into service.

I shoot it often!

 

[OldSmoky1967]

I like collecting and shooting originals. I have a lot of fun with antiques. Here is one of my favorites.

Seller's description:
"This is an exceptional German Jaeger rifle from the mid 1800's that has a very nice bore with strong rifling in the 31 inch barrel. It has nice wood the is very well carved. The stock has a horn muzzle cap and the silver (I think German Silver) mountings are well engraved. It has double set triggers and a manual safety as well as half cock. It is marked "V. Chilshilling in Suhl" with "SPKI" on the breech/ It has a sliding wood patch box with a push button release. The rear sight is adjustable for elevation. LOP 13.75 inches, weighs 7 pounds 2.4 ounces. The wood is sound with no cracks or repairs or fillings. This gun could be put back into service."

And I did!

Why wouldn't it be in service, already? Gorgeous!

 

[Marplot]

Yes I have been shooting since I acquired it!

 

[TCMonts]

Very nice.