Product Details
BAKER, LONDON
A .550 FLINTLOCK SPORTING-TARGET RIFLE, no visible serial number,
circa 1820, with twist steel octagonal 31 1/2in. barrel, the top-flat marked 'GUNMAKER TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE REGENT', dove-tailed fore-sight with later tunnel protector, standing notch rear-sight with additional folding leaf, the breech-block inlet with a gold poincon marked 'BAKER, LONDON' together with a fleur-de-lys, gold line to rear of breech, trophy engraved top-tang, socket mounted at wrist containing an adjustable peep-sight, border engraved bevel-edged lock signed in a gold poincon similar to the breech, pierced cock with sliding safe behind, rainproof pan, walnut half-stock with chequered semi pistol-grip butt, raised cheek-piece, long engraved iron patch-box, iron furniture and provision for under-barrel ramrod (missing), weight approximately 8 1/2lb., overall length 47in.
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Estimate £3,000-5,000