Author Topic: Building a Norwegian Jaeger Rifle 1803 (Read 37587 times)

runastav · « **on:** October 11, 2011, 07:19:22 PM »

Hi Folks!
I am starting building a replica of this nice gun. Lend me a original to copy, and I will use a original barrel which is reamed smooth. The barrel will be relined and rifled later

The stockwood is Birch, here is some photo of the start.

Runar

greybeard · « **Reply #1 on:** October 11, 2011, 07:29:12 PM »

You never cease to ammaze me. Bob

Daryl · « **Reply #2 on:** October 11, 2011, 07:49:10 PM »

Yes- excellent build. Taylor should do likewise as he also has an original Jaeger worth copying and refurbishing as well.

I expect we'll both be watching your thread with interest, Runar

ironwolf · « **Reply #3 on:** October 12, 2011, 02:01:47 AM »

I like the lines of that gun, should be a great shooter.

Kevin

smylee grouch · « **Reply #4 on:** October 12, 2011, 02:13:03 AM »

Runastav, bravo to you. Its looks like a grand project and like others have already said we will be watching your progres. Can you give us some specifications of the rifle like barrel length, cal. etc. Smylee

welafong1 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 12, 2011, 03:22:08 AM »

hi
your using Birch wood is this the type they used in Norway for rifles ? cant wate to see gun when its done.
thanks for your ear
Richard Westerfield

Glenn · « **Reply #6 on:** October 12, 2011, 06:09:25 AM »

Runar I'm sure this is another one of your upcoming masterpieces in the works. Not even going to change the channel on this one; as long as you keep posting the photos like you usually do I'll just kick back, pop some popcorn, and enjoy the show !!!

westerner · « **Reply #7 on:** October 12, 2011, 07:59:24 AM »

Very interesting build, but shouldnt this be moved to the over the fence section?

It's Norwegian not American.

Joe.

Robert Wolfe · « **Reply #8 on:** October 12, 2011, 03:12:08 PM »

With the jaeger being a precurser to the American longrifle I think it is appropriate here - my thoughts anyway.

Glenn · « **Reply #9 on:** October 12, 2011, 04:26:49 PM »

I have to agree wholeheartedly with Mr. Wolfe; Jaegers, as with other European firearms (wheelocks, matchlocks, etc.), have played a noteworthy significance to our national longrifle culture.

TPH · « **Reply #10 on:** October 12, 2011, 07:58:19 PM »

runastav, excellent project. Like everyone else I am looking forward to future posts on this project. Where will you be getting the other parts? The Rifle Shoppe has them.

runastav · « **Reply #11 on:** October 12, 2011, 08:52:52 PM »

Hi and thank you all!
Here is a little description of the model in English ;)I will make most of the parts, but for lock I will use Siler Gunmakers flint lock kit whith oversize lock plate.
I know The Rifle Shoppe have the gunparts/kit some people here have build from them after wayting a looooooong time for the kit, I dont have this patience

Runar

TPH · « **Reply #12 on:** October 12, 2011, 09:41:49 PM »

Quote from: runastav on October 12, 2011, 08:52:52 PM

I know The Rifle Shoppe have the gunparts/kit some people here have build from them after wayting a looooooong time for the kit, I dont have this patience

Runar

Understood, if you can make the parts yourself then you are much better off than suffering through a possible long wait.

As I said before, I am looking forward to seeing your progress.

raszpla · « **Reply #13 on:** October 12, 2011, 10:56:10 PM »

nice to look at how people around the world work in their own workshops!

runastav · « **Reply #14 on:** October 13, 2011, 10:29:41 AM »

Hi and thank you TPH and raszpla!
The but cap is made of two brass parts, brazed together whith Braze Tec 5600 wery nice silversolder can to a point build whith it and best off all it is free from my friend in the shipyard

Runar

runastav · « **Reply #15 on:** October 15, 2011, 09:52:34 AM »

Hi and good morning!
Ramrod pipes made of 1mm brass sheet, and if it is possible I always try the new made part in the original stock inletting

Runar

dannybb55 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 15, 2011, 02:31:56 PM »

Is there any way the you could post some pics of the ancient snaplock rifles that the hunters used? After all of your work on this one is complete naturally.