couldn't wait

[Roundsworth]

Scott, that certainly is a light load! I have been using an ounce of 7-1/2 in my Baker 10, which is choked full and full, and also get some deadly long range patterns. I can't wait to try them in my new 10, which is choked .049" in both barrels. Enjoy!

[Toothsmith]

Hey Chief,

At the risk of getting yelled at for asking a non-Parker question what kind of Baker do you have. Back in my gun trading days all my friends thought I should own every old Baker they came across, ended up with 4 total. Batavia Leaders in 20 & 16ga, a Batavia Brush Gun in 12 and a 1897 hammer gun in 12ga with 32" barrels with fantastic twist pattern.

[Roundsworth]

I have an 1893 vintage 'New Baker' hammer gun with the trigger plate action. It is odd looking, but very robust. I believe it was the same as the later 1896 Model. Your 1897 is a sidelock, isn't it?

[Toothsmith]

Yes though similar hammers. Its one of 3 hammer guns that've been disassembled in bins on my bench for at least 4 years. Too many projects, not enough time. I put it together for these photos and remembered why it was apart. Broken top lever spring and right trigger bar spring. Check out those beefy muzzles! Bakers aren't as glamorous as Parkers but very simple and well made. Love that barrel pattern. Congrats on your new Parker, looks like a good one. My only 10ga is an 1878 Colt about a grade 3 I think.