Jaeger Lovers...

[Wes/Tex]

I have always thought the original Jaeger's were utilitarian hunting rifles, not works of art.

A lot depended on the owner. I've seen Jaeger rifles that were obviously owned by hunter or were military and were somewhat plain in appearance. Another few owned by state royalty could have chiseled work on barrel and lock and inlaid with gold...obviously not your "drag it around the forest" kind of rifle. Most of the latter are exquisitely carved with inlays and chiseled steel and are true works of art. Maybe just the thing for the duke or baron to pop the odd buck but not an everyday hunting rifle! :thumbsup:
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[bpd303]

Finally got my "drag around in the forest" project Jaeger, up and running. Bambi beware!

 

[jerrywh]

The person who made that gun has a lot of talent.
It is not a jaeger but a composition of parts. sort of a crossbreed. It reminds me of myself about 30 or 40 years ago.

 

[jerrywh]

The person who made that gun has a lot of talent.
It is not a jaeger but a composition of parts. sort of a crossbreed. It reminds me of myself about 30 or 40 years ago.

 

[jerrywh]

many jaeger rifles were much more elaborate than this one. That is the reason that so many high art builders have gone to making jaegers. There is practically no limit to what can be done within the limits of HC.

 

[Heelerau]

Gents,
look up Jaeger rifle/Thos Curran, and you will see an eye watering piece that he has been making from scratch, a real piece of functional artwork. !!

Heelerau

 

[Wes/Tex]

Though he can do the 18th century Jaeger style, ole partner Dennis Heckathorn really loves doing stuff from a couple centuries earlier! His "Dragon Hunter" is typical early Germanic and the only thing he store bought for it is the barrel! Yes, I've shouldered it and it is surprisingly comfortable...though, "shouldering" is a misnomer since it's pushed against the cheek with a forward leaning stance.
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This is a view inside the patch box of "Dragonjaeger" and all the little dragons are had cut from MOP or ivory and inlaid by Dennis. His sense of humor is striking.
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[Turtle Creek]

Oh, never mind...I thought it was Jaeger Meister

 

[sbhg]

Got a Pedersoli in .54. Hell if the early Mountain men like Jeremia Johnson considered the .50 cal. big bear medicine then I'm happy with mine. Beautifully done and picked it up new for just under $1,000. Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, but it sure looks pretty hanging!

Get out there and shoot that someb--ch.
Mine was bought as a kit (green horn). I think it and I so far have turned out good, with proper loading and sighting I can get 3" 3 shot groups at 100 yds. held off a rest.