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BAKER FLINTLOCK RIFLE CAL. .615


Caliber: .615 inches
System of operation: Single Shot
Length overall: 45 3/4 inches
Barrel length: 30 inches
Feed device: Muzzleloader
Sight:Front: Blade
Sight:Rear: Two piece leaf sight
Weight: About 8 lbs with reduced fore-end


The weapon and the photos belong to Mr. Arthur Hare and are not for sale. Photos taken by Mr Arthur Hare.



Baker Flintlock Rifle, full view 1815-1823 Baker Rifle Alteration.



Close-up of the lock on the Baker.



Markings on the Baker lock.



Close-up of the left side with wrist escutcheon and sideplate .



Close-up of the two piece rear sight of the Baker.



Close-up of the carved cheeck rest.



Close-up of the small single compartment patchbox .



Close-up of the ramrod channel alteration.



Close-up of the ramrod and front sight with the muzzle alteration. Alteration was reducing the stock, eliminating the bayonet bar and adding a bayonet lug for the new socket bayonet


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