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Mauser720 · 09-09-2007, 08:04 AM

Joe -

On the early Mauser rifles, (model 1871) there was a type known as the "Jager" and this meant "Scout." It was issued to those member of the Imperial Army who were "scouts." So this won't help with what the "J" means on your pistol; however, the term "Jager" does mean "scout."

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09-09-2007, 08:04 AM	#14
Mauser720 User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 535 Thanks: 18 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	Joe - On the early Mauser rifles, (model 1871) there was a type known as the "Jager" and this meant "Scout." It was issued to those member of the Imperial Army who were "scouts." So this won't help with what the "J" means on your pistol; however, the term "Jager" does mean "scout." Mauser720 __________________ Mauser720 - Ron "Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it."