So I want a Bakers Rifle

[Miller854]

I have seemed to fallen in love with the Bakers Rifle while watching the show "Sharpes Rifles", and what I would like to know would you guys consider this to be a good starting rifle for a person who has never used black powder before? Also where apart from Loyalist Arms where would I be able to get one? I would like a newly made one to a real one because I do plan on useing it quite a bit. Thanks for reading -Miller854

 

[antiqueguy]

ive said it before loyalist arms guns are made in india and are not up to par also indian made baker rifles are not rifled

only option this far is build your own and the only place that has the kits is the rifle shoppe http://www.therifleshoppe.com/default.htm

PS you got to watch the whole sharpe's series theres 16 of them 15 more then sharpe's rifles

 

[Miller854]

Thanks for the link. I was looking at the list they had for bakers rifles and which one would you choose and how much do you think I should look to spend? The Flat Lock rifle seems to be upwards of $1000.

 

[antiqueguy]

Thanks for the link. I was looking at the list they had for bakers rifles and which one would you choose and how much do you think I should look to spend? The Flat Lock rifle seems to be upwards of $1000.

its up to you really all patterns where through the napoleonic wars but id go with flat lock these are just kits that you have to build or have someone build they are a little more advanced especially if you have to build and tune the lock your self witch is no easy feet

 

[Miller854]

looks like I will have to go for an assembled lock then. Thanks alot for the link looks like I will have to save up a bit to pick up this piece.

 

[Alex_Zues]

Lions Den arms and antiques sells them, but the price isn't listed on their website. He's a gunsmith I've used a couple of times for my Flintlock

 

[timberhunter]

There was one for sale in the exchange a little while ago.

 

[Miller854]

Thank you all for the suggestions. I will have to look into ordering an Indian Baker rifle and get it rebarreled my self.

 

[chasseur]

The Indian Baker has a round lock, wood made of teak etc.In my opinion if you want a real Baker you ll be disappointed in the Indian version.This is what a RifleShoppe version looks like.It is made from parts cast off the original

 

[Musketfire]

Chasseur, thats a beautiful rifle!

I have always been partial to the round "queen anne" style of lock, but this one you have is a beauty!!

Looks sooo pristine....awesome!

 

[tacfoley]

Over here in UK Peter Dyson [check out his website - www.peterdyson.co.uk] makes two versions of the Baker rifle - totally true to the orignal patterns of the soldier's and officer's models. Here are a couple of YouTube vids of my pal Steve shooting his -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAX8Zwd1TrI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlwViCTroho

Many of the parts used by other builders in USA, including the Rifle Shoppe, are actually of Peter Dyson's own making.

Waiting time can be a couple of years, and prices start at around $5000, up to expensive.

tac

 

[sail32]

To see the Baker Rifles that Track of the Wolf has sold, with the selling price, you have to sign up for their archives. It's worth it if you are interested in muzzle loaders.