Author Topic: Building a Norwegian Jaeger Rifle 1803 (Read 36468 times)

runastav · « **Reply #50 on:** November 22, 2011, 03:59:53 PM »

Hi folks, and thank you all

Here is a photo of jegerifle 1803 with bayonet the blade is ca 24- 3/4" and heavy and unstable on gun! And now my rifle is so long done, but it must be relined and rifled in my Steve Bookout wooden Iowa rifling bench, so wait and see

Runar

Good stuff

draken · « **Reply #51 on:** November 23, 2011, 05:29:39 AM »

Fantastic Job on the rifle, Runastav. I really enjoyed watching this project come together.

Glenn · « **Reply #52 on:** November 23, 2011, 06:03:27 AM »

Again ... that really looks great Runar. I envy your talents to say the least.

doug · « **Reply #53 on:** November 23, 2011, 07:15:20 PM »

Quote from: Gunnermike on November 22, 2011, 02:52:09 AM

Doug, these two websites show the Norwegian bayonets - http://norskevaapen.no/?p=1573 and http://norskevaapen.no/?p=555 The two bayonets shown are offset from the barrel quite a bit. It appears that the early bayonets were short sword type similar to the English Baker rifle.

They sure look unstable and fragile or at least the connection to the gun does. I can see them either breaking or bending easily when in use

cheers Doug

DaveM · « **Reply #54 on:** November 23, 2011, 11:45:30 PM »

Hi Runar, you have a very interesting project. You mentioned earlier in this post that the model 1791 was similar in some aspects. I would hate to take any time away from your project, but if you ever get a chance I'd be very interested to see some photos of an original model 1791 for comparison. Thanks!
Dave

hoochiepapa · « **Reply #55 on:** November 24, 2011, 02:00:23 AM »

I can't wait for the rifling pictures!!

Gunnermike · « **Reply #56 on:** November 24, 2011, 02:56:35 AM »

Quote from: DaveM on November 23, 2011, 11:45:30 PM

Hi Runar, you have a very interesting project. You mentioned earlier in this post that the model 1791 was similar in some aspects. I would hate to take any time away from your project, but if you ever get a chance I'd be very interested to see some photos of an original model 1791 for comparison.

http://norskevaapen.no/?p=1573 ta-daa!

runastav · « **Reply #57 on:** November 24, 2011, 09:56:06 PM »

Hi folks, and thank you

DaveM here is some more innformation of the 1791, this model have no bayonet but in 1801 the square conical socket for hanger bayonet was monted on leftside. The tekst in English not bad ha?

Runar

runastav · « **Reply #58 on:** December 04, 2011, 03:09:40 PM »

Hi Folks

Like I said, the barrel must relines. I will use a rolling block barrel, the original barrel is cleaning up to 19mm and the back 4" will be 25mm

Runar

runastav · « **Reply #59 on:** December 07, 2011, 08:22:49 PM »

Hi Folks!
The liner and barrel is now ready for soft solder, the surface is NOT smooth better for solder. To reline a barrel is a lot of work

Runar

TPH · « **Reply #60 on:** December 07, 2011, 10:02:37 PM »

Quote from: runastav on December 07, 2011, 08:22:49 PM

...................................................To reline a barrel is a lot of work

Runar

But worth it in the end.

Excellent work!

runastav · « **Reply #61 on:** December 27, 2011, 03:07:59 PM »

Hi Folks

Thank you TPH.
NOOO rifling for a while, @!*%?& the rain Northsea and moisture

Have dismantle the bench, and it is now from garage to inside house for dry up

Runar

runastav · « **Reply #62 on:** April 09, 2012, 06:02:12 PM »

Hey Guys!
After confer with Steve Bookout ( Bookie) my rifling bench is now tip top shape

Today my buddy Tore and me rifle the jegerbarrel. 1-70" twist, 556" over lands and 577" in growes peeeerfekt

Runar

And like Bookie I drive in a brass nail per successful rifling

My buddy Tore is walking hehe

Me admirer the new rifling

Steve Bookout · « **Reply #63 on:** April 09, 2012, 06:52:15 PM »

Hei Runar! Det våpen er fantasi! Det stor vår for flintelåsen er interessant. Du er meget faglært og plikttro. Du må lære meg å bygge praktfull rifles. Jeg må komme til Norge.
Mvh, Bookie

TPH · « **Reply #64 on:** April 09, 2012, 09:13:10 PM »

Quote from: Steve Bookout on April 09, 2012, 06:52:15 PM

Hei Runar! Det våpen er fantasi! Det stor vår for flintelåsen er interessant. Du er meget faglært og plikttro. Du må lære meg å bygge praktfull rifles. Jeg må komme til Norge.
Mvh, Bookie

I agree! (I guess, I have no idea what Bookie just said but he seems to be right all of the time.)

It looks like you did a great job.

Daryl · « **Reply #65 on:** April 09, 2012, 11:16:26 PM »

Quote from: runastav on April 09, 2012, 06:02:12 PM

Hey Guys!
After confer with Steve Bookout ( Bookie) my rifling bench is now tip top shape Today my buddy Tore and me rifle the jegerbarrel. 1-70" twist, 556" over lands and 577" in growes peeeerfekt
Runar

Me admirer the new rifling

/quote]

Runar - in this picture, there appears to be significant pitting on the top surface of the lands near the muzzle? I find this puzzling- why, if pitting if re-cut to .556" land diameter. I would have expected a smooth new surface.

MarkEngraver · « **Reply #66 on:** April 10, 2012, 06:05:49 AM »

Quote from: Steve Bookout on April 09, 2012, 06:52:15 PM

Hei Runar! Det våpen er fantasi! Det stor vår for flintelåsen er interessant. Du er meget faglært og plikttro. Du må lære meg å bygge praktfull rifles. Jeg må komme til Norge.
Mvh, Bookie

Translation:
Hi Runar, That weapon is fancy. That large spring for the flintlock is interesting.
You are very skilled and dutiful/faithful. You must teach me to build splendid rifles.
I may/might come to Norway.

Sorry, I probably stepped on some toes here but couldn't resist.

Mark

runastav · « **Reply #67 on:** April 10, 2012, 04:52:05 PM »

Thank you guys

Me teach you, I am only a simple ex indusrty mechanic. Mostly of my gunsmithing I learn from AMERICAN gunsmithing books and have lot of them.As a curiosity I still have one of my first catalog Hopkins & Allen I get from America around 40 years ago