Summary
Transition revolver, cal. .406 in., rifled octagonal barrel 5 3/8 in. (137 mm) long.
Made by Thomas Kerslake Baker, London, No 1613, circa 1855.
Physical Description
Secured to cylinder pin by two screws. six chambered cylinder, nipples at right angles to chamber, steel frame has shield to protect nipples, oval trigger guard, bar hammer with long spur for cocking, chequered wooden grips, rounded steel butt.
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Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Thomas Kerslake Baker (Gunsmiths), London, England, Great Britain, circa 1855
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Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Stamped on right side of frame "T. K. Baker London", on butt strap "No. 1613" & on hammer "Bakers Patent" (registered April 24, 1852). Barrel numbered "21". Birmingham proof marks.
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