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Engraved G. Dietz German Jaeger Percussion Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:475.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Engraved G. Dietz German Jaeger Percussion Rifle
Fitted with a ramped blade front sight, replacement "V" notch rear sight and a short range peep sight. The top of the barrel is silver inlaid "G. DIETZ IN KLEINSCHMALKALDEN". The lock, barrel tang and hammer are engraved with floral scroll designs and the hammer head is in a fish motif. Double set triggers and mounted with a full length straight grip walnut stock secured by three wedges with silver escutcheons, silver engraved left flat insets, silver buttplate, horn end cap and wooden patch box. The wrist and rear forearm area are checkered with a decorative border. The ramrod pipes and trigger guard are silver with floral and scroll engraved designs and decorative engraved finials. Sling swivels and wooden ramrod.
BBL: 28 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 60
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The barrel retains traces of the original brown finish with areas of smooth gray patina. The lock and hammer have a dark patina with some minor pitting. The silver components have a nice aged patina. About half of the silver inlay remains on the barrel marking. The stock is also very good with some scattered minor dings and dents. The checkering on the forearm shows moderate wear, while the wrist checkering remains crisp. The makers marking and the engraving both remain clear. Mechanically excellent.