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Posted: 4/25/2016 2:40:38 AM EDT
| 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. |
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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.
Are you guys familiar with British Militaria Forums? Rob |
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There's this one:
http://www.thegunworks.com/custprodgun.cfm?ProductID=3319&do=detail&Cat2Option=yes 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. |
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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!  Quoted:
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I have seen them on Track of the Wolf . 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 . Tennessee Long rifles and the new percussion system fought alongside Crockett |
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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. 
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdtz4rXV-YgNice video and yes, I can confirm the 36 month wait... I should be getting mine 'soon'. |
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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. Quoted:
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Ever watch the Sharp miniseries? Lot's of Baker rifle action. 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. http://www.bernardcornwell.net/ Bernard Cornwell is superb! |
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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. Quoted:
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I'm on Sharpe's Escape now and I really need a Baker! 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. Pm sent! |
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