Baker value?

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I am not a Baker expert, far from it, but that grade of Baker side lock easily could be $3800, it is in great shape, and would be a joy to own and use. When folks throw around gun values on great old old guns they usually qualify it by adding that value reduces as much as 50% because it is Damascus barreled. I think it would be a great gun to own and i believe the pattern is what makes it a beauty.
 
What a beauty!! Many damascus barrels were produced in the smokeless era and were considered just as good as fluid steel with low brass loads. I have seen British guns damascus with nitro proofs. Like Ben, I couldn't put an exact value on it but easily over $3000. Someone will be along who can.
 
"Baker value?"


Where do you find these beauties? Any chances of seeing pic's of the barrel flats and water table?
 
Nice gun. In better times I'd guess over $4000. With the market flooded with vintage doubles right now I'd say between $2600 to $3200 although a factory case or documentation would increase that easily 4-800.
 
I would suggest it is a Paragon grade, as indicated by the "Lump" protuding beyond the bottom of the action.

I beleive they are the best looking American made guns, PERIOD.

But they don't command the $$$ any of the big names do, the last one I sold (4-5 years ago) here in Ontario only brought me $1,500, and it was a beauty.

Mark
 
In this case, the pattern on the barrel is to die for, and the sidelocks!!! The only thing missing are hammers!!! If it were mine, I wouldn't sell it, I'd be shooting it!!
 
Beautiful gun ! Stunning pattern on the barrels and georgeous wood. Looks to a small trace of case colours left but sad to see the screws so buggered up especially the ones near the breech balls.
 
ben hunchak said:
In this case, the pattern on the barrel is to die for, and the sidelocks!!! The only thing missing are hammers!!! If it were mine, I wouldn't sell it, I'd be shooting it!!
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Got one here with hammers Ben, but I am very sad to say it was only a rusty burnt piece of scrap iron that I found in a friends house that burnt down three years ago. Can't even tell it has damascus barrels.
I recall even as a kid how it hung up on the wall in the little kitchen. It had fancy wood but was not embelished as nice as this one posted.


It should have stood the test of time and been handed down to a grandkid.:(
 
ben hunchak said:
In this case, the pattern on the barrel is to die for, and the sidelocks!!! The only thing missing are hammers!!! If it were mine, I wouldn't sell it, I'd be shooting it!!
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Hammers. It does have Hammers fortunately they are hidden behind those pretty sidelocks. ;)
 
I believe the gun is the R grade (1905-1915)-- I had an identical one in 16 ga a few years back. Judging from the condition I would put it at between $1600.00 & $1900.00 (blue book) and as low as "$1200.00 (excellent condition" 2008 Gun Digest)
 
ben hunchak said:
I am not a Baker expert, far from it, but that grade of Baker side lock easily could be $3800, it is in great shape, and would be a joy to own and use. When folks throw around gun values on great old old guns they usually qualify it by adding that value reduces as much as 50% because it is Damascus barreled. I think it would be a great gun to own and i believe the pattern is what makes it a beauty.
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Ben and I agree (for a change). It's true that a Baker of that grade in that condition would command a much better price in the US than in Canada. So, sell it in the U.S. then. I might get flamed for suggesting that a heritage piece such as your Baker be lost to Canadians at least until someone reverses the process but, if Americans place a higher value on the same gun, I guess they want it (and deserve it) more than we do.

I have a Baker from the Baker Gun and Forging Co. era. By coincidence, I recently took photos of it and plan a post of it in the "Show us your doubles" thread. Mine has no engraving and is a lower grade than yours, but it has been refinished and the bold damascus pattern is gorgeous. The case colors were left faded, so as to avoid warping the receiver. Nevertheless, the gun is in excellent condition. It's a nitro special, so yes, damascus barrels can handle the pressures just the same as fluid steel, provided the barrels are in good condition (a comment directed at a previous poster).

IMHO, your asking price is a steal and someone should take you up on your offer to sell ASAP.
 
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