*UNUSUAL F. T. BAKER SIDE LEVER BOXLOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN.

*UNUSUAL F. T. BAKER SIDE LEVER BOXLOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN. SN 7977. (ca 1908) Cal. 12 ga. (.798 bore diameter with unusual long 12 ga chambers tapering to bore diameter (over 2″), with no visible forcing cone). (Bbl flats are marked “12 LC”.) 27″ Chopper lump bbls with medium, raised, flat, file cut rib, are stamped with London nitro proofs for 10/2 and 1-5/8 oz shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Robust boxlock action has unusual opening lever on right side with non-automatic safety (SAFE boldly inlaid in gold), disc set strikers, and double triggers. A piece has been dovetailed and screwed into top of action to match raised rib. All metal parts are engraved with nearly full coverage of well cut, small English scroll with feather and scrolled borders. “FREDc T. BAKER” is in scrolled riband on each side of action, and circular FTB trademark is on bottom of action. Trigger guard has SN on short tang. Nicely fiddle figured, dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over 1-3/4″ lengthening piece with checkered wood butt, fitted to original stock curve. 24 LPI checkering has mullered borders, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has pivoting forward lever latch, as is often found on double rifles. Bore diameter: left-.800, right -.797. Bore restrictions: left -.039 (with .002 recess), right -.032. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of an old re-black, slightly silvered and thinned. Action is cleaned to bright silver. Engraving is relatively sharp. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, checkering re-cut. A 3/4″ x 1-1/4″ chip is missing from toe. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, with a hint of frosting in front of chambers. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 4-45103 MGM217 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1170	$3,737.50	UNUSUAL F. T. BAKER SIDE LEVER BOXLOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN. SN 7977. (ca 1908) Cal. 12 ga. (.798 bore diameter with unusual long 12 ga chambers tapering to bore diameter (over 2″), with no visible forcing cone). (Bbl flats are marked “12 LC”.) 27″ Chopper lump bbls with medium, raised, flat, file cut rib, are stamped with London nitro proofs for 10/2 and 1-5/8 oz shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Robust boxlock action has unusual opening lever on right side with non-automatic safety (SAFE boldly inlaid in gold), disc set strikers, and double triggers. A piece has been dovetailed and screwed into top of action to match raised rib. All metal parts are engraved with nearly full coverage of well cut, small English scroll with feather and scrolled borders. “FREDc T. BAKER” is in scrolled riband on each side of action, and circular FTB trademark is on bottom of action. Trigger guard has SN on short tang. Nicely fiddle figured, dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over 1-3/4″ lengthening piece with checkered wood butt, fitted to original stock curve. 24 LPI checkering has mullered borders, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has pivoting forward lever latch, as is often found on double rifles. Bore diameter: left-.800, right -.797. Bore restrictions: left -.039 (with .002 recess), right -.032. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of an old re-black, slightly silvered and thinned. Action is cleaned to bright silver. Engraving is relatively sharp. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, checkering re-cut. A 3/4″ x 1-1/4″ chip is missing from toe. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, with a hint of frosting in front of chambers. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 4-45103 MGM217 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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