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This Jaeger rifle was
copied directly from an original. The short 22 inch barrel is
typical of many of these guns. The original was probably built late
in the period of these guns, thus it was incise carved and the metalwork
had no engraving. All the brass furniture had to be handmade or
drastically modified form available pieces. |
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This rifle is a copy
of the early work of Isaac Haines of Lancaster County. The flat butt
plate and domed patchbox lid are early details. The heavy butt of
the rifle offsets the weight of the 44 inch swamped 50-cal. barrel.
The figure of the wood in this rifle is outstanding. The C scrolls
carved to the rear of the heavy cheekpiece are typical of Haine's
work. The brass furniture has been aged to make this gun look like a
true vintage piece. |
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Built from detailed
drawings of the famous "Edward Marshall Rifle". This
transitional piece clearly shows the transition from the Jaeger to the
early longrifle. This beautiful rifle in 58-cal. was a joy to carry
and shoot. The large Jaeger lock threw a shower of sparks for a sure
shot. The stock was stained and darkened in the areas of carving to
give the look of aged patina. |
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This Jaeger type
rifle was built for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. The elaborate
relief chiseling of the brass butt plate was its focal point. Not
only is the R.M.E.F. logo worked into the design, but also a bull elk
resting comfortably under a conifer completes the theme. This Jaeger
is incise carved and the carving was accentuated with brass wire and
pins. The engraving of two combatant bull elk on the sideplate on
the rifle continued the theme. |
