3504 GERMAN & BRITISH JAEGER FLINTLOCK CARBINE.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 750.00 USD
Estimated at 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Cal. 52. NSN. Bbl. 23" oct. Brass blade front sight. Fixed rear sight. Lock is marked "STEPHENS & CO". Jaeger carbine made in Hanover & assembled in England w/ British lock. These style Jaeger rifles were used in the Seven Years War & by Hessian troops in the American Revolution. Hardwood stock w/ brass fittings & patchbox w/ relief carved sliding cover. Top of wrist has carved deer scene. Cheekpiece & left rear of butt have serpent attacking game scene. Brass buttplate, pipe & trigger guard assembly have floral engraving. Bottom of trigger guard also has deer scene engraving. Horn tipped hardwood ramrod that is likely a replacement, CONDITION: stock has added finish w/ a large gouge on rear of patchbox & some chipping. Stock otherwise has a long 8 1/2" repaired crack ahead of sideplate, some dings, chips & handling wear. Brass parts are a dull yellow patina w/ scattered oxidation. Lock remains partially bright as cleaned w/ some pitting, oxidation & areas turning gray. Bbl. is a gray patina w/ scattered oxidation. Bore shows oxidation but evident rifling. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of James B. Taylor. (01-23867/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.