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W. RICHARDS & BAKER SXS SHOTGUNS.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
W. RICHARDS & BAKER SXS SHOTGUNS.
1) W. RICHARDS. Cal. 12 Ga. NSN. Bbls. 30 1/8" of Twist steel w/ Cyl. bores. Side lever exposed hammer action w/ back action locks. Dbl. triggers. Extractors. Walnut splinter forearm & rnd. knob stock w/ checkered wrist. LOP: 13 3/4" over steel shotgun buttplate. Belgium mfg. CONDITION: metal shows evidence of heavy cleaning w/ cold blue touch up. Left bbl. retains an extensive area of light pitting. Bbls. are off face & loose on frame. Locks show wear w/ hammers playing play on tumblers. Pitted bores. Sanded & refinished wood w/ freshened checkering. (01-19003/DS). ANTIQUE. 2) BAKER BATAVIA LEADER. Cal. 12 Ga. S# 75704. Bbls. of plain Twist steel shortened to 27" w/ Cyl. bores. Steel front bead. Top lever sidelock action w/ 3 position safety, dbl. triggers & extractors. Splinter forearm & rnd. knob walnut stock. LOP: 14" over hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: bbls. have dark patina appearance showing evidence of touch up. Sides of rib show heavy indentations 4 1/2" from muzzle. Right bbl. has heavy dents 1", 5" & 14/2" from muzzle. Left bbl. shows evidence of raised dents 6"-7" from muzzle. Pitted bores. Bbls. are slightly loose on frame. Action shows evidence of cleaning & touch up finish. Wood is heavily sanded & refinished w/ traces of checkering remaining. Stock has a chip above right lock w/ smaller chips & cracks extending from the lockplate. (21-1003/DS). CURIO. $400-600.