Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this Super Rare break action combo shotgun today for a penny start auction, this is the L.C.Smith Baker 3-Barrel!
It has been estimated that about 1,186 Three-Barrel Guns were manufactured by L.C. Smith. This estimate is questionable as the serial numbers for the three barrels started at 300 and went to 1600. Even though there was still a low number of these shotguns produced making them highly collectible pieces!
Three barrel guns are referred to as "Drillings." This example has side-by-side 10-gauge shotgun barrels and shoots a .44cf caliber in the rifle barrel on the bottom.
It has been estimated that about 1,186 Three-Barrel Guns were manufactured by L.C. Smith. This estimate is questionable as the serial numbers for the three barrels started at 300 and went to 1600. Even though there was still a low number of these shotguns produced making them highly collectible pieces!
Three barrel guns are referred to as "Drillings." This example has side-by-side 10-gauge shotgun barrels and shoots a .44cf caliber in the rifle barrel on the bottom.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: L.C.Smith
Model: Baker 3-Barrel
Serial: 364
Range of Manufacture: 1877-1888
Caliber: 10 Gauge / .44cf Bottom
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 30" Damascus steel barrels
Optics/Sights: Fixed blade front with Fold adjustable ladder style rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered round knob walnut buttstock with checkered walnut forearm
Action: Break-Action
Markings: Standard / Top rib is stamped "L.C.Smith Maker Of Baker Gun Syracuse N.Y. Damascus Steel". The left and right sides of the receiver is stamped "Baker PAT".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
“In regard to the sights, after much experimenting, we have adopted the hinge sight on the stock, which turns down entirely out of the way while shooting the shot barrels, and when turned up, has a slide with a common notch in the top for open or quick shooting, and when raised has a fine hole or peep sight for close or target shooting. A buckhorn sight can be placed on the rib when desired, but in most cases is unadvisable, as the rear sight answers all practical purposes.”
The Baker Three-Barrel Gun was available in either 10 or 12-gauge. The third barrel was chambered for the .44-40 cartridge, or as the catalog said: “The Rifles are chambered to use the Winchester 44-caliber cartridge, Model ’73.’ Experience has shown that the 44-caliber cartridge is the best adapted to the purpose that this gun is used for.” Even though the catalog states this, research has shown they were made in 38-50 Ballard, 38-55, 45-70, and 45 Ballard and probably other calibers. (The second number denotes the number of grains of black powder used in the cartridge.)
The rib was marked “L.C. Smith Maker of Baker Guns, Syracuse N.Y“. The front trigger was pushed forward to unlock and open the breech. The hammer for the rifle barrel was located under the receiver and within the trigger guard. It was fired by pulling the rear trigger. It has been estimated that about 1,186 Three-Barrel Guns were manufactured by L.C. Smith. This estimate is questionable as the serial numbers for the three barrel started at 300 and went to 1600.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Baker 3-Barrel
Serial: 364
Range of Manufacture: 1877-1888
Caliber: 10 Gauge / .44cf Bottom
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 30" Damascus steel barrels
Optics/Sights: Fixed blade front with Fold adjustable ladder style rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered round knob walnut buttstock with checkered walnut forearm
Action: Break-Action
Markings: Standard / Top rib is stamped "L.C.Smith Maker Of Baker Gun Syracuse N.Y. Damascus Steel". The left and right sides of the receiver is stamped "Baker PAT".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The purpose of the Baker Three-Barrel Gun was stated in the 1884 catalog copy: “It is a fact too well known to need mention, that in going out to kill small game with a shotgun, one is constantly having unexpected chances to shoot at larger game that a shotgun will either not reach at all, or fail to kill; and to those who are in the habit of hunting in localities where there are animals that are dangerous, and which are liable to be encountered at any moment without warning, this gun gives the possessor feelings of confidence and safety that are invaluable, to say nothing of the extra amount and actual value of the game that its use can obtain. . .”
“In regard to the sights, after much experimenting, we have adopted the hinge sight on the stock, which turns down entirely out of the way while shooting the shot barrels, and when turned up, has a slide with a common notch in the top for open or quick shooting, and when raised has a fine hole or peep sight for close or target shooting. A buckhorn sight can be placed on the rib when desired, but in most cases is unadvisable, as the rear sight answers all practical purposes.”
The Baker Three-Barrel Gun was available in either 10 or 12-gauge. The third barrel was chambered for the .44-40 cartridge, or as the catalog said: “The Rifles are chambered to use the Winchester 44-caliber cartridge, Model ’73.’ Experience has shown that the 44-caliber cartridge is the best adapted to the purpose that this gun is used for.” Even though the catalog states this, research has shown they were made in 38-50 Ballard, 38-55, 45-70, and 45 Ballard and probably other calibers. (The second number denotes the number of grains of black powder used in the cartridge.)
The rib was marked “L.C. Smith Maker of Baker Guns, Syracuse N.Y“. The front trigger was pushed forward to unlock and open the breech. The hammer for the rifle barrel was located under the receiver and within the trigger guard. It was fired by pulling the rear trigger. It has been estimated that about 1,186 Three-Barrel Guns were manufactured by L.C. Smith. This estimate is questionable as the serial numbers for the three barrel started at 300 and went to 1600.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Long Gun Standard Shipping $70.00
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