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    Re: W. H. Baker Deluxe Information Archived Message

    Posted by revdocdrew on June 8, 2007, 9:18 pm, in reply to "W. H. Baker Deluxe Information"

    Walt: The W.H. Baker & Co. did not have a 'Deluxe' Grade. The Baker evolution is complicated and started with the W.H. Baker & Co. in Lisle, NY 1875-1877 then in Syracuse (financed by LC Smith and his brother) 1877-1880. Then he went to Ithaca Gun Co. but eventually left and started Baker Gun & Forging 1889-1933 in Batavia, N.Y. Baker Gun & Forging sold the gun business to H & D Folsom about 1919.
    The W.H. Baker & Co 2 brl guns should have serial numbers 50-1,650.
    The Baker Gun & Forging Co. DID have a Deluxe; a very high grade and collectible gun.

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