December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1283:
(A) CARVED AND ELABORATELY MOUNTED GERMANIC FLINTLOCK JAEGER RIFLE.
Rifled and swamped octagon barrel with elaborate rear sight and brass touch mark with horse and "IAH". Lock with chiseled hunting scenes. Double-set triggers. Elaborate deeply chased brass mounts. Walnut stock profusely decorated with rococo designs in relief throughout, high relief molded cheekpiece on left side of buttstock. Sliding wood matchbox with brass inlay in center. Wood ramrod with brass tip. CONDITION: Excellent as restored. All steel items cleaned in European fashion. Mechanism is crisp. Stock has last 10" of forend restored and some wood replaced around top of buttplate. Brass polished and shows polishing wear. Stock with scattered marks from use. A very attractive and high quality Jaeger rifle.