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i picked up a baker 12 ga at the northeast side x side and i`m trying to find some info.i know somewhere here i believe there was a baker research done,but i`ll be darned if i can find it!my new acqusition has a setter on left side n a pointer on right,so i would guess its some kind of graded gun.it looks alot like a lc smith with sidelocks n ebony foreend tip.but it doesnt look like the bakers in lc book.any help would be appreciated.thanks,
tom

Perhaps an R grade? Would have an R stamped on the barrel lug and water table. Daryl Hallquist will likely chime in...he is the Baker expert.

http://www.bakercollectors.com/



R with dog & bird



B with Damascus Twist and no bird



http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/17434920

If the serial number is in the 200,000 range then it is an R grade with either Damascus or Krupp Steel Barrels. If it has Twist Barrels it could be a B grade. A grade's would have Damascus barrels and similar engraving but the gun wouldn't be in the 200,000 range. Pictures would be helpful. Are you interested in selling the gun?

its 4 digit serial#5407.looks the b grade but ther is nothing on water table other than serial#.also has a duck on trigger guard.prince of wales pistol grip,30" barrels and old hawkins pad.as soon as my buddy shows up with camera we`ll have pics.

I can't say never, but there is usually not a grade stamped on the water table. Many times (again not always) there will be a stamp on the lug of the barrels as to the type of barrels. A simple "T" for Twist or a "D" for Damascus. Of course the "T" would mean in this case a "B" grade or a "D" in this case would be am "A" grade. The ser. no. range puts it right in the "A" or "B" grade range.

Pictures would be most helpful

Like these

Thomas,
I am almost certain that your gun is either an A or B grade depending on the barrels. As members above have stated, an A would have Damascus and a B would have twist. The lug is a common spot to check for a "D" or "T" but not all guns have those markings. here's some examples of Twist and Damascus.

Damascus

Twist

B grade setter, again without the bird



BTW: Baker Gun & Forging "Twist" was an One Iron Crolle-Twist laminate they called "Best London Damascus Twist." Very similar pattern barrels are found on LC Smith Maker Baker & H grade Lefever guns.

Gentlemen, I am trying to put togather a collection of American Made trap guns and in need of a Baker SxS to sit alongside of the Baker SBT I have. Any Leads would be greatly appreciated. Bill