![]() It is more likely that the serial number is stamped on the watertable (the flat part of the frame (the main part of the gun) where the barrel closes up. It would seen incorrect to have marked a serial number on a wooden part where it could be sanded off or the wood replaced. ![]() The Batavia Leader Model production starts in 1896 with serial number 75,000 and continues until 1915 ending with serial number154,000. Vorisek under the section on Baker Gun And Forging Company, Serial Number Ranges For Baker Shotguns, page 104, it list the Batavia Special production starting in 1908 with serial number 150,000 and continuing until 1915 and ending with serial number 153,200. I have just acquired a Baker 12 gauge with 26 inch.Ĭan anyone date this gun for me Further, is there in print a book on Baker shotguns Drew In my reference book, The Breech Loading Shotgun In America 1865 To 1940 written by Joseph T. May 1900 - At this date they only appeared to offer 5 guns - Model 1897 hammer gun with twist barrels 25 net, Model 1897 Hammer gun with Damascus barrels 27.80 net, the B-Grade with London Damascus twist barrels for 35 net, the A-Grade with Fine Four-Blade Damascus. A friend gave me an old shotgun that I cant find much information on.
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