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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: Tommy Bruce on September 30, 2024, 06:09:58 PM

Title: Jaeger rifles
Post by: Tommy Bruce on September 30, 2024, 06:09:58 PM

So I'm looking to do a scratch build on a Jaeger rifle and want to try and replicate one of the military style rifles that came over during the Revolutionary War.  Can anyone recomend a good book (or couple)? Also I'm kinda torn on the lock, sort of thinking either the RE Davis Jaeger lock or their Early American lock. 

Title: Re: Jaeger rifles
Post by: rich pierce on September 30, 2024, 06:54:25 PM

I’d look at The Rifle Shoppe T W Pistor jaeger rifle.
http://www.therifleshoppe.com/catalog_pages/german_arms/(510).htm

Then search images on the internet of originals sold at auction like this one. http://auctions.morphyauctions.com/lot-512637.aspx

Search “T W Pistor jaeger rifle”

I would not trust any purveyors trying to make their parts into a kit (Track of the Wolf). TRS makes castings from originals. If you want I can send you a copy of their offering for reference.

Title: Re: Jaeger rifles
Post by: Tommy Bruce on September 30, 2024, 06:56:50 PM

Thanks Rich,

I appreciate it! The lock on the auction gun looks similar to a large siler.  I may look into some castings from TRS but that lock is out of my price range. 

Title: Re: Jaeger rifles
Post by: rich pierce on September 30, 2024, 07:06:53 PM

Tommy, the Davis Early Colonial lock of Germanic style has no external pan bridle and is a big robust lock. I have one that sparks very well indeed. Another option.

Title: Re: Jaeger rifles
Post by: Tommy Bruce on September 30, 2024, 07:11:22 PM

Rich, I saw that on RE Davis' webpage after I mentioned the other two.  I don't know if Liza is carrying it or not since the Log Cabin shop bought them out.  I'm about due for a road trip!

Title: Re: Jaeger rifles
Post by: Jakob on September 30, 2024, 07:13:53 PM

Get the deluxe gunmakers lock kit from Chambers and you can make it match that lock.

From
(https://i.imgur.com/3adAmFnm.jpg)
To
(https://i.imgur.com/OPQSyaWm.jpg)

Mike Miller's Jaeger Rifle video goes through the details of modifying the bridle.

Title: Re: Jaeger rifles
Post by: Tommy Bruce on September 30, 2024, 07:28:49 PM

Thanks Jakob,

I don't know if I'm ready to try my hand at that yet or not, but certainly an idea worth entertaining!

Title: Re: Jaeger rifles
Post by: Jakob on September 30, 2024, 07:33:49 PM

I for sure wasn't ready either, but it worked out ok.
Get the Mike Miller video and see if there's anything that scares you.

Title: Re: Jaeger rifles
Post by: alacran on October 01, 2024, 03:18:51 PM

I have used the R.E. Davis Jaeger lock on one of my Jaeger rifles. It has a strong mainspring and is a good sparker. I have also used the Chambers Jaeger Lock which is a round-faced lock. It is also a robust great sparking lock.
The TRS jaeger castings I have not used. I have put together a couple of TRS locks from castings. They can be frustrating.
Jakobs suggestion of using Chambers gun maker kit is straightforward. I have used it to fill in an original mortise. You can also buy that lock fully assembled.

Title: Re: Jaeger rifles
Post by: L. Akers on October 01, 2024, 06:40:16 PM

Source book:  British Military Flintlock Rifles 1740 - 1840  by De Witt Bailey.