German Wheelock Jaeger Carbine by Johann Michael Limmer of Cronach (AL4680)

German Wheelock Jaeger Carbine by Johann Michael Limmer of Cronach. Wheellock marked “Johann Michael Limmer of Cronach”. Barrel length is 26” and 37” overall length. Johann Michael worked in Cronach (Kronach by current spelling and is located in upper Franconia, Germany in the Frankenwald area) from 1716 to 1735. The lock is engraved with a hunter stalking a stag in a forest setting. The cock is engraved with head of a fierce creature. Bore is approximately .60 caliber. Stock and patch box are tastefully carved. Overall condition is very good plus. This is a handsome Jeager Wheelock carbine with very nice eye appeal. Note: The city of Kronach was the home to the famous painter Lucas Cranach.