Raimey,

Yes, "MB" are my initials. I bought this gun back when I was still in high school and I made the sear using one of my father's Bridgeport milling machines and a file not long afterward. It was my first German gun and one of my earliest gunsmithing experiences. When it was clear that my father was seriously hooked on German guns I gave the subject Jaeger rifle to him as a Christmas gift. Once my father had it in his possession he also did some restoration on the piece (replaced a few damaged screws, made the front sling hoop, and made a new ramrod tip). Many years later when we lost him to an incurable illness the gun was given back to me by my mother.

Shane,

The barrel is swamped a bit but right off I can't tell you by how much. The grooves measure .471".

Regards,

Buchseman