The F is after the numbers. The Batavia Leader number series were from 75,000 to about 106,000; including the Batavia Brush in the late part of the series. In the very last Baker ads that I've found in old sporting magazines from April and May 1928, and October 1929, Folsom also offered a 410-bore Batavia Leader, though I've never seen one. Thank you for responding. The GyroJet pistol fires small rockets or microjets that utilize rocket propulsion to fire its rounds rather than the traditional gunpowder [], The Manurhin MR73 series of revolvers was developed specifically for the requirements of the French Gendarmerie and special service units of the French Police and Military. Smith Collectors Assn:Baker/Batavia - Baker references are -The Double Gun Journal - Vol 3, Iss 3&4; Vol 9, Iss 2; and Vol 14, Iss 4American Rifleman - June 1968Shooting Times - May 1962The Gun Report - Nov 1989 and Jan 1991Field & Stream - April 1908Guns Illustrated - 29th Edition, 1997The Batavia guns were the low priced or 'field grade' models of the Baker Gun & Forging Co. To reduce costs the Batavia line did not have the 'firing pin block safety' or the 'draw block' which passes transversely through the barrel lug and mates into recesses in the frame, of the graded Baker hammerless guns and the Model 1897 hammer gun. The Baker/Batavia guns put out by H & D Folsom Arms Co. 1919 to 1929 were assembled at their factory in Norwich, Conn., aka Crescent Fire Arms Co. $29.95. What Baker guns does that serial number list apply to Baker was making his trigger-break hammer double and three-barrel guns in Lisle, New York, in 1876 and then Syracuse, New York, by 1877, as W.H. Unless the chambers have been opened with a reamer they are likely shorter than 2 3/4', probably 2 1/2 or 2 5/8'I believ ethe barrels of batavia specials made between 1900-1919 were made by Crescent Arms. A NEW BAKER MODEl shotgun (an outside hammer type) was made by the Baker Gun And Forging Company of Syracuse New York (1887 to 1919) The BAKER NEW MODEL was made from 1887 to 1894 (I have serial number-year made tables for this gun). June 15th 2013 Premier Gun (08) . Baker Company, W.H. Make sure your search is specific . So, looks like when they went into inventory to get the gauge, barrel length and stock dimensions you wanted the engraving was a crap shoot. The popular Baker Paragon grade hammerless shotguns were made to customer order, and the company went to great lengths to accommodate the customer's requests for configuration, finish and engraving. Baker had an interesting history as he contributed to starting up L.C. It carried two patent dates on the Watertable, June 1, 1880 & Oct 4, 1887. It is a bit aged. 370,966 granted Oct. WTS Baker Batavia Leader double-barrel shotgun $400 circa 1910. This gun in the pics is the BATAVIA LEADER as you can see. In that range one could find single barrel trap guns, Leaders, Paragons, Black Beauty, and a couple of others. The Batavia Leader number series were from 75,000 to about 106,000. . The Batavia guns were the low priced or field grade models of the Baker Gun & Forging Co. To reduce costs the Batavia line did not have the firing pin block safety or the draw block which passes transversely through the barrel lug and mates into recesses in the frame, of the graded Baker hammerless guns and the Model 1897 hammer gun. 1919 -1929) . The Batavia Leader number series were from 75,000 to about 106,000. . Your screws are what I would call butchered. I might guess your Leader would have a cocking mechanism different than most Bakers. Description: Baker Batavia Leader Double Barrel Shotgun is a Side Lock. The company name was soon changed to Baker Gun and Forging Co. http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/17434920, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Download.torrent - 2006 FIFA World Cup - PC. Baker was ill with TB and they brought in Frank A. Hollenbeck as plant superintendent. H D Folsom revived the Batavia Leader name but with steel barrels like the old Batavia Special.It is marked Baker Gun Company-Batavia N.Y. I do not know if these were offered in different grades or not but this one would have been a basic field grade if so. (twist barrels I believe) Unable to find year. Not high condition but shootable with appropriate loads. After WW-I with the rise of repeaters Baker sold their gun business to HD Folsom Co. Folsom-made Baker guns normally have an F before or after the serial number. The barrels retain 95% thinning original blue finish with a patch of light spotting and some minor handling marks. The Baker/Batavia guns put out by H & D Folsom Arms Co. 1919 to 1929 were assembled at their factory in Norwich, Conn., aka Crescent Fire Arms Co. LSB#: 180131MG89 Make: Baker Gun Co., Made by H&D Folsom Model: Batavia Special Serial Number: 151325 Year of Manufacture: 1919-1930 (Folsom purchased Baker Gun & Forging in 1919 when "Baker Gun Co." began to be marked on the guns and the Baker Gun Co. was closed in 1930) Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 1/2" Shells Action Type: Top Lever Opening Sidelock Double Barreled Shotgun Folsom added the 20-gauge to the Baker line that they produced. #266159 - 02/17/12 09:00 AM Re: Infomation on Baker double barrelled shotgun Sidelock Registered: 01/19/10 Posts: 678 Loc: Watkinsville, GA. Baker/Batavia - Baker references are - The Double Gun Journal - Vol 3, Iss 3&4; Vol 9, Iss 2; Vol 14, Iss 4; and Vol 19, Iss 3 American Rifleman - June 1968 Shooting Times - May 1962 Man at Arms - Nov/Dec 1987 The Gun Report - Nov 1989 and Jan 1991 Field & Stream - April 1908 Guns Illustrated - 29th Edition, 1997 William H. Baker was dead before any of the sidelock hammerless Baker doubles built in Batavia saw the light of day. Baker was ill with TB and they brought in Frank A. Hollenbeck had three patents granted while he was in Batavia and two are assigned to the Baker Gun Forging Co. From your brief description it sounds like you have a Baker B-grade. Each town had someone producing firearms or their parts. It says Baker Gun Co. on one lock and Batavia Leader on the other. The MBA GyroJet pistols are unique and one of the most unconventional firearms ever produced. Double triggers and tang mounted automatic safety. Write something about yourself. Guns in very good condition have a moderate collector value at best so your example with a cracked stock and worn bluing would probably be only as valuable as you deem it to be as an . Doublegunshop.com makes no commitment to update the information contained herein. The Batavia Special was never made with Damascus barrels, the leader barrels should be stamped on top near the chambers in very small letters 'Homotensile steel', the other barrel will be stamped 'choke bored'. In the very last Baker ads that I've found in old sporting magazines from April and May 1928, and October 1929, Folsom also offered a 410-bore Batavia Leader, though I've never seen one.During the Baker Gun & Forging Co. Days there were several variations of the lower priced 'Batavia' line. My research into the Baker is as faollows; A Grade 1892-1908 Three blade Damascus barrels, same engraving as B grade, better wood and finish B Grade 1892-1909 London twist, good line and scroll engraving with dog and bird on locks, better wood and finish than Leader model Paragon Grade 1894-1919 very fine Damascus or Krupp barrels, fine scroll and game scene engraving, best quality wood, checkering and finish, special order only Thank you for your information on the value and for taking the time to respond. $300 FTF in Illinois with valid FOID. More well documented is the lawsuit by Stevens against Baker Gun for patent infringement. H & D Folsom Arms Co. 23, 25, and 31 (1929-1930) only list the Batavia Leader and Black Beauty Special. . This early 1900's sidelock from the Baker Gun Company arrived at SHD in pretty rough shape. Baker did offer a 'Batavia Leader' however. Site Functions Useful Links Support the site Re: baker 12 gauge hammerless doublebarrel shotgun serial number Posted by Jon Williams on December 22, 2017, 5:42 pm, in reply to Re: baker 12 gauge hammerless doublebarrel shotgun serial number I have a baker double barrel but can not find any numbers on it all except underneath behind the trigger gaurd is what looks like a 100. Drew In my reference book, "The Breech Loading Shotgun In America 1865 To 1940" written by Joseph T. Vorisek under the section on Baker Gun And Forging Company, Serial Number Ranges For Baker Shotguns, page 104, it list the Batavia Special production starting in 1908 with serial number 150,000 and continuing until 1915 and ending with serial number 153,200. There was also a Batavia Ejector that listed at $35 with steel barrels and $37.50 with Damascus barrels. I havent heard from him in years and havent seen the book anywhere so I guess that it has not been published. Baker Shotguns Serial Numbers. Crescent Fire Arms Company did not start making Baker shotguns until 1920. Leader, and Damascus guns about 1916. Serial no. From its AGE, it is probably damascus, and was chambered for 2 5/8 or 2 9/16" shells. When William became involved with the business, the name was changed toSyracuse Gun & Forging Company. The Batavia Leader shotguns were made by the Baker Gun co of Batavia, NY from around 1903 to 1933. This is a handsome gun that has the pre-H.D. They state that they introduced the Paragon about two years ago, but have been so busy with the lower priced guns that they havent devoted the time and energy they should have in bringing it to the notice of the shooting public. Daryl is capturing information on the W.H. I can't figure out when it was made by Googling it. Pretty weight forward & a lot of drop to the stock though. Folsom-made Baker guns normally have an F before or after the serial number. Pat - Your collection of Baker trap guns sounds interesting. Smith Maker in Syracuse, NY on shotguns manufactured 1877-1888. Bid again. at that point of the stock.This is OLD, and and the info I have found on the internet says that you don't want to shoot a gun this old unless checked by a gunsmith first.an expert gunsmith who knows these old guns and can tell you if it is safe.Please see the pictures. side by side, I think Serial # 9816F. USA These materials are provided by doublegunshop.com as a service to its customers and may be used for informational purposes only. Your gun was probably made around 1908. The demand of used BATAVIA LEADER shotgun's has not changed over the past 12 months. The cut of the Baker hammerless gun as shown here was made from one of the regular B grade guns picked from our stock on hand and is a fair sample of the engraving we put on these guns. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at eBay.com. Are these barrels safe for standard 12Ga 2 3/4in high base amunition? Date of manufacture? Please refer to the pictures as there are multiple cracks in the stock and a dent/damage on the tip . From a 1909 copy of The Baker Gunner -- The Batavia Leader had twist barrels and listed at 25 -- The Batavia Special had steel barrels and listed at 21.75 -- The Batavia Damascus had Damascus barrels and listed at 28 -- and, finally the Batavia Brush had 26-inch twist barrels and a straight-grip stock listing at 24 and offered swivels and a sling as an option for 3. The barrels have retained 97-98% of their original blue finish with some mild silvering visible at the muzzles . They had, in 1909, 'The Baker Gunner,' the 'Batavia Leader' with twist barrels at $25, the 'Batavia Special' with steel barrels at $21.75, the 'Batavia Damascus' at $28, the 'Batavia Brush' at $24, the 'Batavia Ejector' at $35. Your Serial number 5504F should have clued me F is for Folsom manufacture, that info was tucked away somewhere in the recesses of my memory. Smith Collectors Association who knew a great deal about Baker guns. 1 of 6. The later Baker Batavia Leader guns produced under ownership by the Folsom Arms Company used a coil spring top lever return. Then sentimental value can't e calculated can it? Baker. Sort of a Hi-Jack here I suppose. With the letter F in the serial number, your Batavia Leader was made after Baker Gun & Forging Co. sold out the gun part of their business to H & D Folsom Arms Co. of New York City in 1919. I have 12 GAUGE PARKER DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN WITH HAMMERS. Baker named them homotensile steel to indicate they were homogeneous (one piece) tensile(strong). Baker shotguns manufactured between 1913 and 1923, that were engraved by Rudolph J. Kornbrath, command substantial price premiums over values listed. I believe Bakers provide a man of average means to own and collect some very nice classic American Doubles at very reasonable prices. 'The cut of the Baker hammerless gun as shown here was made from one of the regular 'B' grade guns picked from our stock on hand and is a fair sample of the engraving we put on these guns. The Manurhin MR73 is one of the most elite combat [], Be the first to review Baker Batavia Leader 12GA SXS. It's grade is a Leader. If there is choke constriction in the last two inches of either barrel it has probably not been cut. The demand of used BAKER shotgun's has not . Baker, Baker, and L.C. May 1900 -- At this date they only appeared to offer 5 guns -- Model 1897 hammer gun with twist barrels 25 net, Model 1897 Hammer gun with Damascus barrels 27.80 net, the B-Grade with London Damascus twist barrels for 35 net, the A-Grade with Fine Four-Blade Damascus barrels 42.75 net, and the Paragon Grade with fine four-blade Damascus barrels with extra fine figure 60 net. Makes me think it is Belgian in origin but with no proof marks on the barrel flats thats unlikely. Your email address will not be published. The right side plate had Batavia Ny and the left was marked Batavia Leader. The standard load for 12 gauge at the turn of the 20th century was 1 ounce and 1 1/8 ounce. During the Baker Gun & Forging Co. Days there were several variations of the lower priced 'Batavia' line. Ellis Baker had formed the Syracuse Forging Company to produce forged wagon wheel components and other parts used for different types of manufacturing. The production of shotguns designed by A.C. McFarland began. Folsom era Bakers usually have an F before or after the serial numbers 1- about 14,000 so. There was also a Batavia Ejector that listed at 35 with steel barrels and 37.50 with Damascus barrels. There were several variations of the Batavia line in the 1909 "The Baker Gunner": the Batavia Leader with twist barrels at $25, the Batavia Special with "****-tensil" steel barrels at $21.75, the Batavia Damascus . Smith sold his gun making . Late model Bakers were made by Crescent Firearms Company and have serial numbers with an "F" suffix. Required fields are marked *. From 1919 to approximately 1923, Folsom continued to assemble and make Baker shotguns. Doublegunshop.com - Bloomfield, NY 14469. Grades for these Folsom owned Baker Guns were the 'Batavia Leader,' 'Black Beauty Special,' 'Paragon,' 'Expert,' and 'DeLuxe.' What strikes me still is the stock, the Riverside was a price point gun. Double trigger extractors. The Blue Book of Gun Values strongly recommends an expert examination and appraisal when contemplating the purchase of a high grade Baker in 80% or better original condition. Face to face in Illinois would be best. It's barrels are 30" with Full Blue Coverage. The rib was marked Baker Gun co ,Batavia NY. When the plant in Syracuse burned and they moved operations to Batavia, W.H. Baker was dead before any of the sidelock hammerless Baker doubles built in Batavia saw the light of day. please wait. Baker guns were all well made, from simple field grades such as this Leader, to . With the exception of the last post, most of the above information is horse feathers, therefore I would discount what has been posted. Baker Gun & Forging Company was the first American arms manufacturer to: 1. Batavia Specials were numbered in the 150,000 to 171,000 range exclusively. It has some small chips to the wood near the trigger guard. If you haven't already found the site, you might check out The site includes a little history that helps explain why some people associate Baker with one city and other folks place him in another city. Doublegunshop.com makes no commitment to update the information contained herein. At the time of his birth, all of New England's population wasn't as significant as the population of New York City is today. The Batavia guns were the low priced or 'field grade' models of the Baker Gun & Forging Co. To reduce costs the Batavia line did not have the 'firing pin block safety' or the 'draw block' which passes transversely through the barrel lug and mates into recesses in the frame, of the graded Baker hammerless guns and the Model 1897 hammer gun. Im an extreme newbie when it comes to knowledge but the shotgun looks to me to be in really nice condition with no scratches or dings on the stock, forearm or metal. When the plant in Syracuse burned and they moved operations to Batavia, W.H. Although I think they are nice old doubles there is virtually no collector interest in them. Attached is one page of the '1909 Baker Gunner'. The action retains 97% original case colors. Bidding ended on 6/14/2013. He partnered with Lewis Smith and began building his guns in Marathon, New York. The SN doesn't fit Daryl's Batavia Leader series, but he or Researcher should clear things up. Grades for these Folsom owned Baker Guns were the "Batavia Leader," "Black Beauty Special," "Paragon," "Expert," and "DeLuxe."olsom listed the Black Beauty Special for $62 -$77 with ejectors, the Paragon $100 -$115, the Expert for $215, and the DeLuxe for $385. The demand of new BAKER shotgun's has risen 1 units over the past 12 months. ca. . Copyright (c) 1993 - 2017 doublegunshop.com. Though the prosperity was rather short lived, Baker shotguns . I was confused because the serial# is in the "non exclusive" number series of the Baker Gun and Forging co but the rib is marked "Baker Gun Co" which would make it Folsom gun. There were also Batavia Leaders late in the Baker Gun and Forging production numbered in the non-exclusive 49,000-51,000 range. H & D Folsom revived the Batavia Leader name but with steel barrels like the old Batavia Special. WorthPoint is the largest resource online for identifying, researching and valuing antiques. Baker designed and was associated with several pre-1900 double gun companies prior to 1900; and although I can't remember all the company associations, after selling his interest in one of those companies, he started a new company manufacturing his 'New Baker' model hammer gun (I think W.H. Book value is a bit more than the asking price.You need to list the condition of the bores, very important on this gun where condition is everything, and if I were you I'd try listing it on Doublegunshop.com Gunboards is tops for the regular run of C&Rs but for shotguns there are more folks interested in the older shotguns on that specialty. Baker. The clerk at the store put a tape measure to the barrels to get an idea of what it would look like with 18.5 barrels. Smith as being the dominant partner as L.C. Info on Bakers is scarce. From your serial number your gun is an H&D . $5.95 shipping. We'll need to see some pictures of your gun to really tell you much about it. Smith section for listings of the Baker patented three-barrel and two-barrel guns. Tell us what else you do know and the Firearms Appraiser will be able to better assist you. 190,000) and they attracted a strong and devoted following. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. restrictions refer to: http://www.copyright.gov/laws/ - doublegunshop.com will not monitor nor will they be held liable for copyright violations presented on the BBS which is an open and un-moderated public forum. Has extractors. Folsom-made Baker guns normally have an F before or after the serial number. It was The Best Shotguns Ever Made in America, published in 1981, and it told the story of the legendary American side-by-sides: Parker, A.H. Fox, Ithaca, L.C. In 1919 Baker sold out their gun business to H&D Folsom. (twist barrels I believe) Unable to find year. 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