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FREDERIC T. BAKER
A SCARCE 12-BORE PERKES 1874 PATENT TRIPLE-BITE SNAP-ACTION SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 2830,
30in. nitro reproved (circa 2001) bold damascus barrels, rib engraved 'FREDERIC T. BAKER. 88 FLEET STREET. LONDON.', under rib retaining original engraving 'FOR 2 3/8 INCH CARTRIDGE NOT SUITABLE FOR BALL', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and 1/2 choke, wall thicknesses below recommended minimum, action incorporating T. Perkes triple bite, patent no. 2530 of 20th July 1874, use number 131, carved percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, fine acanthus scroll engraving with beaded borders, the lockplates signed 'FREDc. T. BAKER. LONDON', the underside with the 'FTB' trademark roundel, the triggerguard with a scrolling banner engraved 'MDCCCLXXV' for 1875, retaining traces of finish, 14 3/4in. boldly-figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 11oz.
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Estimate £3,500-4,500
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act