2-piper, the New Baker you saw, if it was marked Syracuse Forging and Gun Company, Syracuse , was made before the factory fire in 1889. After the move of the company to Batavia in 1890 a few guns were marked Syracuse Forging and Gun Co., Batavia. The company name was soon changed to Baker Gun and Forging Co.
Catalogs and ads I have seen show the New Baker in one grade. But, I have seen a few with some engraving and receiver sculpturing and Damascus rather than twist barrels.
Last edited by Daryl Hallquist; 12/05/15 11:48 AM.
