Details of Lot 271
FRED T. BAKER
A 28-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, CONVERTED FROM A RIFLE, NO. 5922

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, broad file-cut rib, the frame profusely engraved with fine scrollwork within patterned borders and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, trademark engraved on the action base, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, butt plate broken at toe, 7lb. 8oz., sling eyes, nitro proof

Sold for £1100
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Olympia, West London
15 April 2008
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply