Butcher- BAKER- Candlestick maker?

[Jack Kuzepski]

There is a Baker collectors website it is: www.bakercollectors.com. It is run by Dr. Bob Decker who also runs www.lefevercollectors.com and is the great grandson (I think) of Uncle Dan Lefever.

Jack Kuzepski

[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.

Originally Posted by Mark Landskov

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.

Mark- if you'd care to send me a PM on the PGCA and give me a mailing address, I can get copies made of that article and send them your way. One of the two only in my lifetime Baker guns I have seen was at the Lapeer, MI shoot- Mark Oulette had one on his display table- I forget which grade- believe it was a 12 bore--and thanks for your service to Our Country- two "biggies" coming up soon- USN and my USMC dating to 1775 or before- so on 10/Nov/ we "Jarheads" celebrate that, and next day is 11/Nov- Veterans Day-- we all owe so much to All our Veterans, no matter in which branch of the Military they served.

[Roundsworth]

Francis, PM sent. Here are some photos taken by the fellow I bought the gun from. It was in nice shape, but I did some 'detailing' anyway!

[Roundsworth]

Here are some photos of my stock repairs. I wonder how many short 'Super X' loads were to blame for, or contributed to, the numerous splits! The screw holes were punky from oil, so I drilled out the bad wood and filled the holes with Acra Glas. The proper sized drill bit made for a snug fit with the original screws in the Acra Glas. There is a large 'U' made from a coathanger imbedded in the head of the stock. My one ounce grouse loads should be easy on the wood. Cheers!

Originally Posted by Mark Landskov

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.

I made Zerox copies of the 7 pages, articles on both sides of 5 pages- on the Baker- send them to Mark as per his request- if anyone else wants to see this fine article from the 1989 Shooter's Bible, I'll be glad to make extras and send them along- via USPS