Lot Essay
As the date in Roman numerals on the triggerguard bow shows, this gun was built in 1867
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AN F. BAKER 1866 PATENT 12-BORE SIDELOCK HAMMER GUN BY F. T. BAKER, NO. 2244
The action incorporating F. Baker patent No. 403 of 9th. February 1866, the front barrel lump incorporating a pivoted lever acting upon the extractor, the lever governed by a rod through the action bar, rebounding sidelocks, the hammer spurs of hare's-ear form, Jones patent rotary-underlever, carved serpentine fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock with engraved iron butt-plate, the browned bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 12oz., 14¼in. pull, 30in. barrels, proof exemption
The action incorporating F. Baker patent No. 403 of 9th. February 1866, the front barrel lump incorporating a pivoted lever acting upon the extractor, the lever governed by a rod through the action bar, rebounding sidelocks, the hammer spurs of hare's-ear form, Jones patent rotary-underlever, carved serpentine fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock with engraved iron butt-plate, the browned bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 12oz., 14¼in. pull, 30in. barrels, proof exemption
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis
Sporting Guns. Unless otherwise stated, this gun is a double-barrelled hammerless shotgun. Every gun (blue label), with specific exceptions (yellow label), requires a Shot Gun Certificate