Very little mechanical similarity between the W. H. Baker, W. H. Baker and Co. (partner with L. C. Smith), and the L. C. Smith Maker of the Baker Gun, Syracuse which were all front trigger locking mechanism guns, the Hollenbeck designed 1892 Baker hammerless, and the 1886 Alexander Brown designed L.C. Smith hammerless

1904 "Baker Gun Quarterly" courtesy of David Noreen. The Baker uses a cocking rod & bolt





The Smith uses rotating cocking rods with arms extending from the "knuckle" of the action





and has a rotary locking bolt



George hasn't been around here in some time but certainly knows better




Last edited by Drew Hause; 04/08/19 11:24 AM. Reason: Clarified thanks to Daryl
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