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Lot 183:Baker Batavia Leader Side by Side Hammerless Side Lock Shotgun

December 2nd, 2011|Rock Island, IL

Lot 183:Baker Batavia Leader Side by Side Hammerless Side Lock Shotgun

December 2nd, 2011|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$800 - $1,500

Baker Batavia Leader Side by Side Hammerless Side Lock Shotgun

The shotgun features 2 3/4 inch chambers, chokes measure full/modified, with an extractor. The side plates are marked "BATAVIA LEADER". Double triggers and tang mounted automatic safety. Checkered pistol grip stock with grip cap and serrated H&R Arm Co. plastic buttplate. Length of pull is 14 1/4 inches.

ConditionExcellent. The barrels retain 95% thinning original blue finish with a patch of light spotting and some minor handling marks. The trigger guard retains 95% blue finish. The action retains 97% original case colors. The wood is also excellent with some minor handling marks and a couple shallow gouges. Overall the checkering remains crisp.

Details

ManufacturerBaker Gun & Forging Co

ModelBatavia

TypeShotgun

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun

Caliber / Gauge12

Barrel28 inch solid rib

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL