Details of Lot 200
F. T. BAKER
A 12-BORE 'TRY' GUN

the non-firing gun constructed with 29 3/4-inch barrels with provisions for numerous adjustments to cast, bend and drop, the adjustable action with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, inscribed with the legend "Fred T. Baker's Improved Jigger", the top surface engraved with their trademark, the trigger guard dated MDCCCLXXXIV, the well figured stock with adjustable comb and extending butt plate, 7lb.
S58

Provenance: By family descent

The gun was built in 1884 and was used for many years at F. T. Baker London premises.

Sold for £1400
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
26 April 2023
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply