Jaeger Rifle Question "Daryl" ?

[Big Ralph]

Hi all, I was searching for information on a gunsmith from New York state when I came across a tread discussing barrel length of a Jaeger rifle. One gentleman's, name of "Daryl", showed "a" or his Jaeger rifle made by a D. Taylor. Very pretty rifle and I would like to talk to Daryl about it or the builder. I tried to send him a PM but it didn't work. Thanks for the help.

Big Ralph

[Daryl]

Hi Ralph - I don't remember the thread, but probably showed the Jaeger Taylor (D Taylor Sapergia) built some time back.

 I will e-mail him to bring this thread to his attention.

Was it this one?

[Big Ralph]

That's the one Daryl. It's a dandy. Where is Taylor from?

[Big Ralph]

Is that your gun Daryl? How does it shoot? So many questions so little time. LOL

[Mike Brooks]

That's the one Daryl. It's a dandy. Where is Taylor from?

He's one of those Canadian nutters.......

[rich pierce]

That's the one Daryl. It's a dandy. Where is Taylor from?

Taylor is from Daryl's parents.

[FALout]

That clears things up, but still muddies the water.

[smart dog]

That's the one Daryl. It's a dandy. Where is Taylor from?

Beautiful Prince George, British Columbia.

dave

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

That rifle I built for myself in 1996.  It has a Getz  31" barrel in .60 calibre, round groove rifling.  I shot a .595 ball patched with .020" cotton denim patch lubed with spit for the trail. and mink oil for hunting, over 86 gr. FFg GOEX.  The rifle has won me a lot of first place awards in shooting competition, and also many heads of game, including mule and white tailed deer, black bear, and moose.

The stock is of Western maple, brass furniture, rust blued barrel and case hardened lock, breech and triggers.  The patch box and nose piece are ebony.  The rifle now belongs to a local guide/outfitter.

[rich pierce]

Not many were capable of that kind of work in 1996. Heck, few are now.

[Big Ralph]

Thanks for the info Taylor----Errrrrrrrr-----do you think the outfitter would part with it??? LOLOLOL

[Daryl]

Some Canadian nutters don't part with toys, some do.   Without asking, one never knows which 'type' of nutter one is talking to.   

 

[Big Ralph]

Daryl----you wouldn't be the proud owner of that gun would you?

[hanshi]

Man!  That's what my dream rifle looks like.

[Daryl]

Daryl----you wouldn't be the proud owner of that gun would you?

No Ralph, I do not.  I do have a couple other rifles that Taylor built, but not that one.

[Big Ralph]

Darn----I was just hoping. Are either of the ones you have----happen to be a Jaeger as nice as the first one?

[Daryl]

Different style-  but I think just as nice, or maybe nicer.  Taylor thinks it's his best.



















take an oversized sand cast guard and turn it into what you need



The patch box workings.

[Joe S.]

Can that man sure build a pretty rifle!Wow

[ltdann]

That barrel finish is perfect.  How's that done? 

[Big Ralph]

Wow!!----just wow. Nice gun----it's okay---just tear my heart out Daryl.

[Daryl]

Best thing about it, it shoots really well, great accuracy potential and I am learning to shoot it quite well too.  Perhaps the 48" bl. helps?  It certainly gets me closer to the target.

[Daryl]

That barrel finish is perfect.  How's that done?

Must use a damp box - with experience.  The browning is quite nicely and perfectly even.  He's good at it.

[Big Ralph]

Indeed he is Daryl, indeed he is. Great workmanship there. Very sad to learn he doesn't make guns anymore. What a shame not to keep using that talent. Your a lucky guy to own a couple of his pieces.