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German Reverse Lock Percussion Fullstock Jaeger Rifle by Johann Kugler

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German Reverse Lock Percussion Fullstock Jaeger Rifle by Johann Kugler
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.58 cal, 26'' octagon barrel with swamped muzzle and an oxidized bore showing mostly strong rifling throughout. The barrel retains about 40% original bright blue with the balance flaking and toning to a deep plum patina along with some scattered old dings and light pitting around the nipple bolster. The top flat shows nice hand-filed matting with an engraved foliate band a few inches back from the muzzle and foliate motifs at the breech. The lockplate retains generous silvery gray case-hardened patina and is engraved with bold foliate borders and a prominent starburst motif below the bolster, the forward section signed in script ''Joh. Kugler''. There is a vacant hole at the top rear surface of the lockplate where no doubt some sort of deflector or shield was installed. The checkered walnut stock remains in very good plus to very fine condition showing some overall light dings and handling marks, the right edge of the forend back from the nose showing a thin about 11'' repaired crack and thin repaired chip above the forward pin escutcheon that was well-executed. The stock features diamond point checkering which is mostly strong, prominent fish lip along the toe line and left-side rounded cheekpiece with accenting ridge. Fittings consist of horn nosecap, German silver barrel pin and sling swivel escutcheons, German silver forend monogram plate and brass tailpipe, triggerguard, buttplate and lock screw escutcheons. The lock screws are hand-detachable featuring wide foliate heads. A horn-tipped hickory ramrod is present and the rifle is sighted with a deep u-groove tang sight and very fine bead front. The lock will require some mechanical attention as it tends to slip off of full cock and the trigger's set function slips as well. An attractive and interesting jaeger rifle. (13B11804-7) {ANTIQUE} [Dale Beeks Collection] (2000/3000)