Original British Officer's Private Purchase Flintlock Baker Style Rifle by Clark of Holborn, London - circa 1820 German Decals this gun never had any

this gun never had any type of wooden fore stock

There is very little play in the fittings

even under the sweatband

during 242 days of combat

Blade and ricasso are in good shape

Original British Officer's Private Purchase Flintlock Baker Style Rifle by Clark of Holborn, London - circa 1820 German Decals this gun never had anyOriginal 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