Baker Gun and Forge Batavia NY 12 Gauge R Grade Damascus

[Kevin McCormack]

Very nice gun Bill - thanks for sharing! BTW, I had some brief but rewarding dealings with the Batzold brothers years ago at the Albany gun show. They made the trip up worthwhile.

[Drew Hause]

In case someone is unaware of Daryl's website
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...aP35Y6PMk/edit

[6pt-Sika]

Very nice Bill ! Don’t think I’ve ever owned a Baker . But s match to yours in 10 gauge might tickle my fancy .

[6pt-Sika]

I’m curious , was the largest Baker a 10 gauge or did they make a couple 8’s as well ? I’d be intrested to see a Baker drilling in 10-10 / 45-70 as well.

[Bill Jolliff]

Originally Posted by CraigThompson

I’m curious , was the largest Baker a 10 gauge or did they make a couple 8’s as well ? I’d be intrested to see a Baker drilling in 10-10 / 45-70 as well.

Craig,

Baker did make a 10 gauge. I don't think they ever made an 8 gauge.

Wouldn't that be neat?

[Researcher]

The Baker Gun & Forging Co. Model 1897 hammer guns --

Baker Hammer Gun Grade D Twist.jpg

Baker Hammer Gun Grade D Damascus.jpg

and the early hammerless guns -- A & B Grades and the Paragon Grade were offered in 10-, 12- & 16-gauges.

Baker A-Grade, February 1906 The Baker Gunner.jpg

April 1905, The Baker Gun Quarterly, Paragon.jpg

The new R Grade, introduced in 1906, was only offered in 12- and 16-gauge -- from the February 1906, The Baker Gunner --

R-Grade, February 1906, The Baker Gunner.jpg

but the S-Grade introduced at the same time also in 10-gauge --

S-Grade, February 1906, The Baker Gunner.jpg

For 1907 the R-Grade got the engraving of Jolly's new toy --

R-Grade, February 1907, The Baker Gunner.jpeg

S-Grade, February 1907, The Baker Gunner.jpeg