1896 Baker Paragon high condition
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Category: Baker Shotguns - Antique Shotguns - Cartridge

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Seller: fas
Company: Firearms Appraisal Services
Member Since: 3/6/07
First Name: John
Last Name: Allen
State: Tennessee
Zip: 37069
Country: United States
Phone: (615) 403-0593
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Number of Active Listings: 6
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers check,postal M/O



Description:
Baker 12ga.Paragon in super all original condition.Built in 1896,this gun has 28" fine damascus barrels choked full (.030") and full (.030").The bores are mint and free of any rust,dents,or pits.The minimum wall thickness is .033" so the gun is safe to shoot with reasonable loads.The gun retains 50%of the original case colors and 98% of the damascus finish.The wood is sound with no cracks or damage and retains 98% of the original finish.The gun locks up tight with no play at all.The locks are engraved with pointers  on the left side, setters on the right,a quail on the bottom,and a duck on the trigger guard.All the engraving is very detailed and lifelike.This is a very hard to find gun as there were only around 1300 Paragons built.This one is in remarkable condition for 121 years old.Classified as an antique so it can be shipped direct.

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Baker Gun Co.
Model: Paragon
Serial Number: 456
Chambers: 23/4
Ejectors: extractors
Metal Condition: excellent
Wood Condition: excellent
Bore Condition: mint
Barrel Type: damascus steel
Action: double barrel
Triggers: Double
Gauge Info: 12ga
Manufacture Date: 1896
Choke Left: full (.030")
Choke Right: full (.030")