Anybody have a Baker rifle reproduction or the real deal? It seems like the only options available are a cheap smoothbore indian version or one from the Rifle Shoppe, which from what I've read is probably harder to get than an original.
Posted: 4/25/2016 11:11:11 AM EDT
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Would love to have a real Baker.
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Posted: 4/25/2016 12:04:32 PM EDT
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Ever watch the Sharp miniseries? Lot's of Baker rifle action.
Posted: 4/25/2016 12:24:23 PM EDT
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This too interests me
Posted: 4/25/2016 2:38:51 PM EDT
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I read all the books first so I had an idea of the way they should look and act. Didn't like the show, but the books are some of the best I've ever read.
Posted: 4/25/2016 4:43:32 PM EDT
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I really want one, too. Wish Pedersolli would make one (again?). TRS does seem to be the only option for not junk (the Indian guns have many potential issues AND a smooth bore without vent hole). TRS concerns me due to time lag and I don't like the idea of someone having THAT much of my money tied up for so long.
BritishMuzzleloaders on YouTube has an excellent video series on the Baker rifle using one built from a Rifle Shoppe kit. I'd like to get a assembled Baker from the Rifle Shoppe with all the correct proof marks but the wait time is ~3 years.
Posted: 4/29/2016 6:55:07 PM EDT
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Yeah, that's Rob and he frequents the British Militaria Forums I mentioned above. Great videos!
Rob
Posted: 6/14/2016 4:01:58 PM EDT
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If I could get the parts, I'd make it myself (I've built flintlocks).
If you have to get the N-D-N one, get the barrel replaced or lined with a rifled sleeve.
Posted: 6/14/2016 10:41:10 PM EDT
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I have seen them on Track of the Wolf .
The Mexican army had them during the Texas Revolution .
Posted: 6/14/2016 11:02:53 PM EDT
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The Mexican army had them during the Texas Revolution .
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Correct and at the Alamo, the Mexican riflemen had only four rounds each and were told to carry the ladders. Way to go Santa Anna!
I've handled it and it's a pretty nice rifle. I was tempted but had other financial obligations.
Edit: Links on their website sometimes work and sometimes it goes to the home page. If it's the home page, click the 'custom and production guns' button at the top of the page, then 'imported guns', then 'rifles', and click on the Baker for details.
Posted: 6/17/2016 10:34:23 PM EDT
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Correct and at the Alamo, the Mexican riflemen had only four rounds each and were told to carry the ladders. Way to go Santa Anna!
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The Mexican army had them during the Texas Revolution .
Correct and at the Alamo, the Mexican riflemen had only four rounds each and were told to carry the ladders. Way to go Santa Anna!
We here in Texas appreciate Generalissimo Santa Anna splitting up his army after the fall of the Alamo the sacrifice of his Baker riflemen there .
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Posted: 6/18/2016 10:26:10 AM EDT
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Nice video and yes, I can confirm the 36 month wait... I should be getting mine 'soon'.
Posted: 7/5/2016 6:47:21 AM EDT
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Track of the Wolf has Colerain Baker rifle barrels in stock for $175, I wonder how hard it would be to get the correct breech plug and drop one of these into an Indian Baker?
Posted: 7/5/2016 7:08:15 AM EDT
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The dude with the flag in one scene was great.
Posted: 7/5/2016 7:52:30 AM EDT
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I read all the books first so I had an idea of the way they should look and act. Didn't like the show, but the books are some of the best I've ever read.
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I read all the books first so I had an idea of the way they should look and act. Didn't like the show, but the books are some of the best I've ever read.
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Posted: 7/5/2016 12:25:45 PM EDT
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They are very cool. I believe at one time Track of The Wolf carried either a Baker kit, or at least parts. I think people were getting the Indian rifles and were retrofitting them with TOW parts?
Posted: 10/11/2016 10:04:37 PM EDT
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I'm on Sharpe's Escape now and I really need a Baker!
Posted: 10/16/2016 3:44:20 PM EDT
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Make one yourself or if you want, I'll make it for you. You buy the parts and give me some ducats and I'll build it.
Posted: 10/16/2016 4:01:07 PM EDT
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Make one yourself or if you want, I'll make it for you. You buy the parts and give me some ducats and I'll build it.
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Make one yourself or if you want, I'll make it for you. You buy the parts and give me some ducats and I'll build it.