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Jaeger rifle M/1785

Total length: 1080 mm

Length of barrel: 710 mm

Caliber: 15,2 mm

Weight: 4,6 kg

Number produced: 1100

The M/1785 Jaeger rifle did not have a bayonet socket. The front sight was made of brass and located 29 mm behind the muzzle. The rear sight located behind the tang screw was adjustable and could be lowered or raised. It was graded for distances from 100-500 paces.

 

(Source: Hærmuseets årbok 1960, except for productionnumber , which were collected from "Den danske hær i Napoleonstiden 1801-1814").