FREDERIC T. BAKER, AN 8-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 4323, circa 1879, 36in. nitro reproved bold damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'FREDERIC T. BAKER. LONDON.', the breech end with the serial number in a scrolling banner and with feathered line bordering, Jones patent rotary-underlever, treble-grip action, carved percussion fences, non-rebounding back-action locks with dolphin hammers (hammer screws possible replacements), border engraving, the underside with the FB registered trade mark logo, retaining some nickel-plated finish overall, 14 3/8in. figured stock including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 12lb. 6oz.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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