Original British Officer's Private Purchase Flintlock Baker Style Rifle by Clark of Holborn, London - circa 1820 German Decals even under the sweatband

even under the sweatband

as it fits lower in the back than most modern baseball caps

the Modoc war ended

Blade and ricasso are in good shape

this gun never had any type of wooden fore stock

Original British Officer's Private Purchase Flintlock Baker Style Rifle by Clark of Holborn, London - circa 1820 German Decals even under the sweatbandOriginal item: Only One Available. Here we have a very interesting Officer's PRIVATE PURCHASE 0. 71" flintlock rifle, made very much in the style of the Baker rifle, made by Clark of London. Also sometimes spelled "Clarke", this multi generation shop operated from 1785 until 1840 in Holborn, London. Clarke had many British government contracts to supply military muskets but also built bespoke guns making business for well heeled customers. This also