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Ken Descovich
03-20-2014, 08:45 PM
Here is a new purchase that I am proud of. Does anyone know what grade to call it?
Thanks,
Ken
Ken Descovich
03-20-2014, 08:51 PM
Here is the other side.
Dave Noreen
03-20-2014, 09:26 PM
Your gun is a Baker A-Grade.
charlie cleveland
03-20-2014, 10:20 PM
nice old baker for sure...would not mind haveing one of those bakers myself..charlie
will evans
03-24-2014, 01:29 PM
Looks like a good find. Nice strong engraving on that one. The A grades had damascus barrels. B grades had twist.

10ga? Big balls on that one. I've been looking for a nice Baker for a bit. Our own Mr. Dudley has a pretty nice looking 16ga Folsom-era Baker that has just appeared on the 'broker. Fantastic colors, if anyone is interested. Very tempting gun.
Ken Descovich
03-24-2014, 01:33 PM
Thanks! The barrels are 12 gauge Damascus 32inches
Drew Hause
03-24-2014, 05:03 PM
"Best London Damascus Twist" was found on Baker B grades and an occasional A grade, as well as Lefever H grades, and L.C. Smith Maker Baker guns

http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1373/6511424/18020839/271046270.jpg

and some Parker P grades

http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1373/6511424/17227428/405274430.jpg

and BTW: the R introduced in 1906 had the doggie pointing...uh..a pheasant? and less engraving

http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1373/6511424/17434920/271046398.jpg