Fine Modern & Antique Guns - June 2017 : Sale A0617 Lot 409
WALLIS, LONDON A SCARCE .625 FLINTLOCK SERVICE RIFLE, MODEL 'BAKER CONVERTED TO SOCKET BAYONET', serial no. 72,

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WALLIS, LONDON
A SCARCE .625 FLINTLOCK SERVICE RIFLE, MODEL 'BAKER CONVERTED TO SOCKET BAYONET', serial no. 72,
converted from an earlier pattern between 1815 and 1821, with brushed bright 30in. barrel, re-applied fore-sight, one standing and one folding leaf rear-sight, socket bayonet lug below muzzle, borderline engraved radiused lock signed 'S. WALLIS', walnut three-quarter stock, raised cheek-piece, brass patch-box and other furniture, iron stirrup swivels and mushroom-headed ramrod

Other Notes: It is documented that less than 2000 Baker Rifles were converted in this fashion, with no new examples being produced in this style.

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Estimate £3,000-5,000