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FREDc. T. BAKER
AN EARLY NEEDHAM 1874 PATENT 12-BORE HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, serial no. 6549,
28in. sleeved nitro barrels, retaining original rib engraved 'FREDERICK T. BAKER. 21 COCKSPUR ST. PALL MALL. LONDON. MADE OF VICKERS STEEL', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, early hammerless action with Needham patent ejectors, patent no.1204 of 1874, Westley Richards 1871 patent top extension, carved serpentine fences, automatic safety with gold 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, leg of mutton back-action lockplates, profusely engraved with border and fine acanthus scroll engraving, the underside with the F.T. Baker trademark, 14 3/8in. highly-figured stock including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, chequering worn smooth, weight 6lb. 14oz.
Estimate £400-600
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