btdtst:
I don't know if you have access to "The Double Gun & Single Shot Journal" but in Vol. 14, Issue 4, p. 146, the Syracuse, New Baker, 1896 & 1897 were made between 1886-1912 with a serial number range of 1-45000. In Vol. 3, Issue 3, p. 64, gives serial number 23408 as a late model "New Baker" as being made around 1895. Sometime in 1887 the stamp "Syracuse Forging & Gun Co." was used as the company was renamed. In 1889, William Baker dies and until mid 1890, the guns were stamped "Syracuse Forging & Gun Co., Batavia, New York." So, I would guess between 1887, when W.H. Baker left Ithaca, and 1889. Is there a stamp on the top rib?
Kind Regards,
Raimey
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Last edited by ellenbr; 10/20/07 11:20 PM.
