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Lot 2452:Two Antique European Percussion Jaeger Rifles

June 22nd, 2024|Bedford, TX

Lot 2452:Two Antique European Percussion Jaeger Rifles

June 22nd, 2024|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,250 - $3,750

A) European Jaeger Rifle with Relief Carved Stock

Likely manufactured as a flintlock in the late 18th century and updated to percussion around the 1830s.

ConditionGood with dark patina on the lock and barrel along with mild oxidation, aged patina on the brass furniture, broken front trigger, and mild overall wear. The stock has some repairs, including a spliced forend, but is otherwise also good with crisp carving and mild wear. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerEuropean

ModelPercussion

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge60

Barrel27 inch octagon

Finishbrown/casehardened/bright

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionSlight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Item LocationBedford, TX

B) I.C.K. Marked Silver Mounted Jaeger Rifle

Possibly by Johann Christoph Kuchenreuter (1755-1818) in the late 18th century and then updated to percussion around the 1830s.

ConditionFine with original finish, aged patina on the silver, mild oxidation, crack in the neck of the hammer, added knob on the butt, and general mild overall wear, including some cracks and repairs on the stock. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerUnknown

ModelPercussion Rifle

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge54

Barrel18 5/8 inch octagon

Finishblue/bright/silver

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionSlight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Item LocationBedford, TX