NAM.1965-05-78-1

Flintlock jaeger rifle, based on Baker rifle, 1823-1830 (c). Commercially produced rifle with superior workmanship including gold inlay on the lock; probably used by a volunteer rifle regiment; the muzzle has four holes two of which maybe for a bayonet boss or grenade launcher, but more probably for a ramrod swivel; the 'False Breech' is engraved with a hunting horn, as is the side plate; the brass trigger guard is engraved with trophies of arms with horn; lock not dated.