Pattern 1800/15 Baker Infantry Rifle Converted to Percussion

Description:

Pattern 1800/15 Baker Infantry Rifle Converted to Percussion, c. early 19th century, walnut stock stamped on the right butt with a "BO" and broad arrow, brass patchbox, brass trigger guard, escutcheon, sideplate, and ramrod pipes, lock marked "TOWER" on the tail, a crown over "GR," and "I. GILL," round steel barrel with proofs on the breech, barrel lg. 30 1/4, overall lg. 46 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Some dings and nicks on the stock, a repair near the ramrod channel, some wood loss at the top two wedges, the trigger guard has a crack at the middle attachment screw, the lock is converted to percussion and functions properly.


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