Baker Twist

Roundsworth · 06-18-2011, 12:49 PM

Is this 'One Iron Crolle Twist'? Baker called them 'English Stub Twist' and 'English Twist Barrels' in two different brochures dating from around 1890-ish. Which of Baker's names would be correct? Or is it moot, considering the grand scheme of things back when gun manufacturers were trying to 'one up' each other? As always, cheers!

Drew Hause · 06-18-2011, 03:32 PM

It's not Stub Twist but Baker "Best London Damascus Twist"; a One Iron Crolle-Twist laminate used on mostly B but an occasional A grade and also found on Lefever H grades and L.C. Smith Maker Baker guns

Roundsworth · 08-01-2011, 07:20 PM

....and they digest RSTs very well! I can't wait to take it out after the ruffed grouse.

Dean Romig · 08-01-2011, 10:26 PM

Drew, that rib matting in your picture looks like Parker Bros. matting - is it a Parker?

You also refer to "used mostly on B but an occasional A grade".... Again, are you refering to Parker guns?

Drew Hause · 08-01-2011, 11:03 PM

Sorry Dean - it's a Baker as was the reference to A and B grades; and Baker Gun & Forging had several rib matting styles

A grade

A grade

Leader

Dean Romig · 08-01-2011, 11:21 PM

Thanks Drew.

Drew Hause · 08-02-2011, 08:43 AM

Brad Bachelder posted this P grade toplever hammergun with DamascusTwist - the only one I've seen

Autumn Daze · 08-02-2011, 01:30 PM

Drew, I find this interesting. Can you describe damascus twist or show a reference to the process? Thanks!

Drew Hause · 08-02-2011, 01:40 PM

This document discusses Twist methodology at length. For Damascus-Twist, the maker mixed in a twisted rod (One iron crolle) with the untwisted...uh...Twist rods

http://docs.google.com/a/damascuskno...mx7_40dxk2scc7

Dean Romig · 08-02-2011, 02:14 PM

Drew, do you know if the barrel tubes are stamped with a "P" or a "PB" immediately forward of the flats? Maybe the example barrels are too late but it appears the tubes are made up of different sections.