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Hello ALL.
I guess you could say this rifle was built using a Jager type general stock profile. But the lock, barrel profile, and hardware are all quite different. Reminiscent of the Rococo style of decoration during the 1720-1770 period. Heavy raised carving throughout the stock. Lots of eye candy on this one. (By the way, there is another one of J.D.'s guns recently posted on the Pre-Flintlock section of the Forum. An English Snaphaunce. Posted by member Flint62. The Thread also includes a bit of history of the builder and his inspiration for the Rococo period). Anyway, here are the general specs on my gun:
GUN: A Jager-ish type rifle built with period Rococo type hardware.
LOCK: The lock is unmarked inside or outside. It's pistol size. Only about 4" long by 13/16" wide. Even looking through the last TRS catalog, I can't find a match. It sparks/functions excellent. Maybe another member here recognizes who made it.
STOCK: Looks like American walnut (?) I'm not good at ID-ing wood. Engraved bone nose cap and wrist inlay. Rococo style brass hardware throughout. Lots of raised carving. Wrist mounting for peep sight (included with gun, not shown). Single trigger.
BARREL: Unknown maker. Octagon to round with wedding band. 32" long by .40 caliber rifled. Fancy rear sight, brass blade front sight. A curious feature is that the barrel pins sit slightly proud of the stock. And looks intentional.
CONDITION: As new. Unfired.
Overall, the gun and it's Rococo decoration and extensive raised carving is actually a bit much for my tastes. As well, the lock style and size don't fit the overall profile. And my thinking is the barrel should have been tapered and flared octagon. The octagon to round seems out of place. But, it is what it is. So, why did I purchase it. LOL Two reasons: 1. I bought it at a real bargain price. Especially considering all the work that went into it. 2. The weight. It weighs 6.75-lbs. And that's with a heavy sling and buckle. I'm 74 now. The 10-lb. guns are too heavy. I can still do the 8-lb. guns OK. But the day will come when even the 8-lb. guns will be on the heavy side. So my thinking was to buy this gun now while I can for down the road. Come to think of it, this rifle, due to it's look and light weight would make a nice shooter for a Lady muzzle loader. LOL Anyway, picture heavy here so you can get an idea of all the work that went into it's build.
Rick
I guess you could say this rifle was built using a Jager type general stock profile. But the lock, barrel profile, and hardware are all quite different. Reminiscent of the Rococo style of decoration during the 1720-1770 period. Heavy raised carving throughout the stock. Lots of eye candy on this one. (By the way, there is another one of J.D.'s guns recently posted on the Pre-Flintlock section of the Forum. An English Snaphaunce. Posted by member Flint62. The Thread also includes a bit of history of the builder and his inspiration for the Rococo period). Anyway, here are the general specs on my gun:
GUN: A Jager-ish type rifle built with period Rococo type hardware.
LOCK: The lock is unmarked inside or outside. It's pistol size. Only about 4" long by 13/16" wide. Even looking through the last TRS catalog, I can't find a match. It sparks/functions excellent. Maybe another member here recognizes who made it.
STOCK: Looks like American walnut (?) I'm not good at ID-ing wood. Engraved bone nose cap and wrist inlay. Rococo style brass hardware throughout. Lots of raised carving. Wrist mounting for peep sight (included with gun, not shown). Single trigger.
BARREL: Unknown maker. Octagon to round with wedding band. 32" long by .40 caliber rifled. Fancy rear sight, brass blade front sight. A curious feature is that the barrel pins sit slightly proud of the stock. And looks intentional.
CONDITION: As new. Unfired.
Overall, the gun and it's Rococo decoration and extensive raised carving is actually a bit much for my tastes. As well, the lock style and size don't fit the overall profile. And my thinking is the barrel should have been tapered and flared octagon. The octagon to round seems out of place. But, it is what it is. So, why did I purchase it. LOL Two reasons: 1. I bought it at a real bargain price. Especially considering all the work that went into it. 2. The weight. It weighs 6.75-lbs. And that's with a heavy sling and buckle. I'm 74 now. The 10-lb. guns are too heavy. I can still do the 8-lb. guns OK. But the day will come when even the 8-lb. guns will be on the heavy side. So my thinking was to buy this gun now while I can for down the road. Come to think of it, this rifle, due to it's look and light weight would make a nice shooter for a Lady muzzle loader. LOL Anyway, picture heavy here so you can get an idea of all the work that went into it's build.
Rick
