In Donald Dallas' Holland and Holland book it talks about Baker's rifle. It also has a picture of the order from one of Holland's Number Books. It is rifle no.1526 and is written down in the Number Book as a 3-Bore. In Dallas' book it says it is the rifle 'Child of a Cannon,' but says it was ordered August 21st, 1869. I believe he is wrong about the year, especially since the picture of the order in the Number Book only shows the 21st and not the month or year. It could also be a typo, because it clearly states that this is indeed 'Child of a Cannon.' There is also a quote from Henry Holland stating "I consider it a fuss to talk about the weight of the action. When I was a worksman I made a rifle for Sir Samuel Baker weighing 22lbs. and there was no fuss in these days." Hope this helps.
Charlie
