R. E. Davis ‘early ‘ trigger guard

[Ravenshurst]

Hi all
I realize the experts are probably tired of ‘early rifle’ questions.......but.......
I am curious......



 
What rifle would this trigger guard be appropriate on?  I REALLY like this.  Would this work on an ‘early Virginia smooth rifle’?
The grip rail certainly isn’t far from the stock...but...as there aren’t any examples.....
Opinions?
Thanks for any replies.

[rich pierce]

This looks out of place on any colonial gun build in my personal view. It just doesn’t remind me of anything I’ve seen on early colonial guns. Just my reaction.

[Blacksmoke]

Ravenshurst;  This looks like something from a European gun of some sort.  I agree with Rich.

[Ravenshurst]

Rich and Blacksmoke... thanks for the fast replies. So, if a euro gun, what type or country or era?  I think I like it BECAUSE it is different.

[B.Habermehl]

It roughly represents a combination wood and metal guard found on some Jeager riles out of Central Europe. In solid brass it a really heavy blob. BJH

[rich pierce]

It roughly represents a combination wood and metal guard found on some Jeager riles out of Central Europe. In solid brass it a really heavy blob. BJH

This ^^^^. What he said. Time to start researching jaeger rifles.

[BOB HILL]

Many years ago a gentleman had me replace the guard on a jaeger he had built with one of those.
Bob 

[Ravenshurst]

Gentlemen, thank you very much for the information.

[Daryl]

If it was made of horn, it would be appropriate for a German or perhaps Swiss gun.