[Roundsworth]

Francis, information on Baker guns seems sketchy. Your 4 page article would probably be the motherlode of info compared to what I have found! I managed to narrow down the manufacture date of my Baker 10 gauge to 1893, compliments of Daryl Hallquist, who is a major contributor to the L.C. Smith and Baker fraternities. My 'New Baker' was a budget priced gun, $30.00 in 1893, but is very well made. The Baker company made no apologies for the lack of fine polishing and fit like their higher priced models. Mine is used, but not abused. It was well maintained and shows lots of twist pattern, with a bit of wear at the muzzles. It is heavy, and falls between the Parker 3 and 4 frames in size.