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Reproduction 'Infantry Rifle' (Baker rifle)

Reproduction 'Infantry Rifle' (Baker rifle)

Description

Named after its maker, the London Gunsmith Ezekiel Baker, was issued to the new British Rifle Regiments during the Napoleonic Wars. This rifle had a one quarter turn in its 30 in barrel which greatly increased the accuracy and range. Although slower to load than the Brown Bess - 3 shots in 2 minutes - most riflemen could hit a man at 100 metres. A marksman could score at 275 metres.

Marks and Stamps: (Lock plate) TOWER Crest VR (Butt plate) Serial no

Specifications

Accession Number: 24 Period of Use: 1800 - 1855
Type: Black powder rifle War Zones: Napoleonic Wars; Colonial Wars
Country of Origin: UK Type Date: 1800
Manufacturer: Unknown Serial Number: 3570
Manufacture Date: modern Repro Calibre/Ammunition: 0.625"
Weight: 4080g Length Overall: 1162mm
Cyclic Rate: single shot Length Barrel: 762mm
Deactivation Certificate Number: Shotgun

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