A buddy of mine recently came into possession of a percussion-fired half-stock rifle that his grandfather apparently "restored" some time ago. Stock appears to be of American origin (curly maple?) and the engraved inlays certainly have an frontiersman quality to them, but there are no other identifying marks. The barrel has no proofs, stamps, or names. Same goes for the rest of the metal pieces with the exception of a very worn brass lock plate that appears to have some writing left, though the middle of the word is obliterated. I'm assuming "Jager-something" but am unsure. Underneath is possibly "Canada?" Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. Trying to get an idea of when it was made.
Pictures attached to help.
Pictures attached to help.