CARVED DUTCH JAEGER TYPE HUNTING RIFLE WITH WOODEN PATCHBOX COVER.

CARVED DUTCH JAEGER TYPE HUNTING RIFLE WITH WOODEN PATCHBOX COVER. Cal. 70 rifled. 25-1/2″ full octagon bbl marked “J. Peter.A.Potsdam”. This original flint rifle has double set triggers and a nice original wooden patchbox cover. Rifle has relief carving forward of the cheekpiece, at the bbl tang and at the rear ramrod entrance ferrule. Nosecap is bone. Brass trigger guard is very ornate, almost in the Schuetzen style. Johannas Peter, Ottingen, Bayern, Potsdam, Denmark, worked circa 1732. CONDITION: Very good considering it’s almost 300 years old, showing only minor bruises and scratches throughout. This gun was obviously well kept and would be a fine example for any collection. 4-35333 RGG45 (2,500-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2717	$5,750.00	CARVED DUTCH JAEGER TYPE HUNTING RIFLE WITH WOODEN PATCHBOX COVER. Cal. 70 rifled. 25-1/2″ full octagon bbl marked “J. Peter.A.Potsdam”. This original flint rifle has double set triggers and a nice original wooden patchbox cover. Rifle has relief carving forward of the cheekpiece, at the bbl tang and at the rear ramrod entrance ferrule. Nosecap is bone. Brass trigger guard is very ornate, almost in the Schuetzen style. Johannas Peter, Ottingen, Bayern, Potsdam, Denmark, worked circa 1732. CONDITION: Very good considering it’s almost 300 years old, showing only minor bruises and scratches throughout. This gun was obviously well kept and would be a fine example for any collection. 4-35333 RGG45 (2,500-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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