Pedersoli Jager
Davide Pedersoli & C. · Rifle · In Production
Also known as: Jäger Rifle, Pedersoli Hunter Rifle
Overview
The Pedersoli Jager is a modern reproduction of the classic German Jäger (hunter) muzzleloading rifle, built by Davide Pedersoli in .54 caliber. Chambered for the patched round ball, it is a compact, well-balanced large-bore percussion or flintlock rifle featuring a broached-rifled octagonal barrel, a double set trigger, walnut furniture with steel fittings, and a decorative patch box with a sliding lid. Offered in Hunter and Target configurations, it is popular for both hunting and muzzleloading target competition.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3700 g (130.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1095 mm (43.11") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Muzzleloader |
| Firing Mechanism | Percussion |
| Trigger Type | Set Trigger |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Number of Grooves | 7 |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .54 Caliber Ball · primary — also known as 54 cal round ball, 13.7mm ball
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Muzzle Loaded
- Safety mechanisms: Half Cock Notch
- Features: Octagonal Barrel, Double Set Trigger, Broached Rifling, Patch Box With Sliding Lid, Walnut Stock, Steel Furniture
Variants
- Pedersoli Jager Hunter Flintlock (S232) - Flintlock
- Pedersoli Jager Hunter Percussion (S233) - Percussion
- Pedersoli Jager Target Rifle Flintlock (S246) - Target
- Pedersoli Jager Target Rifle Percussion (S249) - Target
Production
Current Pedersoli catalog model produced as a historical reproduction
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
The Jäger pattern originated in Germany and Central Europe as a short, large-caliber hunting rifle and was carried to the Americas by immigrant gunsmiths, influencing the later American long rifle. Pedersoli offers four catalog models: S232 (Hunter flintlock), S233 (Hunter percussion), S246 (Target flintlock) and S249 (Target percussion).
Background
The short-barreled Jäger rifle carried by German and Swiss immigrants was the direct ancestor of the American 'Kentucky' long rifle, which frontier gunsmiths lengthened and slimmed to suit the New World.