NEW BAKER SHOTGUN HAMMER FULL
NEW BAKER SHOTGUN HAMMER SERIAL NUMBERS
This estimate is again questionable because the serial numbers started at 1651 and went to 9999 in 1883. It has been estimated that 8,305 Baker Double-Barrel Guns were made by L.C. Smith Maker of Baker Guns, Syracuse, N.Y.” The front trigger was pushed forward to unlock and open the breech. Style of the Baker Double-Barrel Gun was similar to that of the Three-Barrel Gun. 5 – The finest Damascus or laminated steel barrels, the finest English walnut stock, elegantly engraved and finished, $200. 4 – Very fine Damascus or laminated steel shot barrels, fine English walnut stock, full pistol grip, checkered, finer finish and engraved, $150. 3 – Damascus or laminated steel shot barrels, English walnut stock, checkered, pistol grip, checkered, finer engraved, $125. 2 – Damascus or laminated steel shot barrels, English walnut stock, checkered, pistol grip, finer engraved, $100. 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.
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