Original Early 18th Century German Jäger Hunting Rifle Converted to Percussion with Steel & Horn Fittings - circa 1700 Receivers The 28 inch straight blade's

The 28 inch straight blade's ricasso is marked on one side with the Ames Mfg

44 caliber by the Imperial Russian Army in 1871)

This would make a fine addition to any collection

one we have not encountered yet and information is rather scarce

Battle of Prairie GroveOn November 15

Original Early 18th Century German Jäger Hunting Rifle Converted to Percussion with Steel & Horn Fittings - circa 1700 Receivers The 28 inch straight blade'sOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a lovely German Jger Hunting Rifle, originally produced in flintlock but later converted to percussion, most likely in England. It is fitted with a magnificent iron open work side plate and real quality steel mounts, which are all shaped and engraved embossed. A very large amount of work went into producing this rifle. The conversion was also very well executed with a large "drum" bolster, and the