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Jaeger  rifle M/1791

Total length: 1126 mm

Length of barrel: 735 mm

Caliber: 15,8 mm

Weight: 4,13 kg

Number produced: 2400

 

These rifles were improved from the M/1785, had a new lock, and were of a lighter construction than the afore-mentioned. Originally they had no bayonet-socket, but some were later modified for a sword-bayonet. The ones used by the ski troops were not, however.

The M/1791 flint-lock in half cocked position.