![]() Pistol grip, black walnut stock, checkered English stub twist shot barrels, $80. 1 – Black walnut stock, checkered, English stub twist shot barrels, $75. The following are the catalog descriptions of the Qualities offered: This estimate is questionable as the serial numbers for the three barrel started at 300 and went to 1600. It has been estimated that about 1,186 Three-Barrel Guns were manufactured by L.C. It was fired by pulling the rear trigger. The hammer for the rifle barrel was located under the receiver and within the trigger guard. The front trigger was pushed forward to unlock and open the breech. Smith Maker of Baker Guns, Syracuse N.Y“. (The second number denotes the number of grains of black powder used in the cartridge.) 44-40 cartridge, or as the catalog said: “The Rifles are chambered to use the Winchester 44-calibre cartridge, Model ’73.’ Experience has shown us that the 44-calibre cartridge is the best adapted to the purpose that this gun is used for.” Even though the catalog states this, research has shown they were made in 38-50 Ballard, 38-55, 45-70, and 45 Ballard and probably other calibers. The Baker Three-Barrel Gun was available in either 10 or 12 gauge. A buckhorn sight can be placed on the rib when desired, but in most cases is unadvisable, as the rear sight answers all practical purposes.” “In regard to the sights, after much experimenting, we have adopted the hinge sight on the stock, which turns down entirely out of the way while shooting the shot barrels, and when turned up has a slide with a common notch in the top for open or quick shooting, and when raised has a fine hole or peep sight for close or target shooting. ![]() The purpose of the Baker Three-Barrel Gun was stated in the 1884 catalog copy: “It is a fact too well known to need mention, that in going out for the purpose of killing small game with a shot gun, one is constantly having unexpected chances to shoot at larger game that a shot gun will either not reach at all, or fail to kill and to those who are in the habit of hunting in localities where there are animals that are dangerous, and which are liable to be encountered at any moment without warning, this gun gives the possessor feelings of confidence and safety that are invaluable, to say nothing of the extra amount and actual value of the game that can be obtained by its use. This was also on the top rib of the guns. Smith maker of Baker Guns, Syracuse, N.Y". Advertisements made at that time said "L.C. By 1880 Baker was no longer listed in the Syracuse city directory. In 1880 Baker and Leroy left the business to form the Ithaca Gun Co. located at 20 Walton Street, Syracuse, N.Y. Smith joined with his brother Leroy and W.H. Smith made the Baker Three-Barrel Gun and the Baker Double-Barrel Gun. Please look below the photos in our auction to see if we have answered any buyer questions that may add to the description of the item.During the period of 1877 to 1888, L.C. In order to be fair to all our clients, we do not do this. Please do not ask us to change our auctions to do a buy it now. Please do not ask us to ship to a different address. In order to protect our buyers as well as ourselves, we only ship to the address on the paypal transaction. Check in your "My eBay" section to see when you package has been sent, we usually send the next day, but please give is 48 hours to send after payment has been made. We are professionals and each of our packages will be shipped with USPS (smaller ones) that have a delivery confirmation code. If shopping over more than one day, please drop us a note to let us know you are bidding on more items. If you are buying more than one item, please wait for your invoice to pay. Check our feedback comments!!! We want to give you five star service, please give us 5 star feedback or contact us. We have a lot of vintage military and old tools in our store (Buy it Now!). If you have questions, please ask, we respond frequently to our emails. We do our best to show the defects, but sometimes they are missed. You may find something in the pictures that we didn't mention in the description, as we sell mostly older items. ![]() very old, used, scratched, dent, one bigger chiplooks useable look at the pictures carefully to see what is in the auction we have a lot of vintage gun parts on auction tonight! take a look!!! We are only shipping to the USA Please, see the pictures for the condition of this item. Up for sale is this old vintage Baker Gun Company ~ Batavia Leader 12 gauge Shotgun serial number 91659 part ~ Wood Stock.
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