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That gun is in a lot better condition than 70%. More like 90% based on the photos. Case colors are faded, but otherwise very high.
JR I tried to err on the conservative side of things. However you are probably closer to correct than I am. David
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Glad to know you took my advise and was finally able to log in David; you've come to the right place. Perhaps Daryl Halquist, the "Baker expert", and David Noreen, our vintage shells expert, will come along shortly and shed a bit more light on your gun and odd chamber length. Tom
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"8 bore E.M. Reilly on Rock Island auction. SN 18534 (1874). 3 1/4" Chambers. Again don't know if this is original?"
What I don't know about 8-bore guns would fill several volumes, but I do have a few vintage 8-bore Remington Arrow paper shells in my collection. They are roll crimped and in two lengths; 3" and 3.5", so the shorter shell would be very near 3.25" when fired.
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Glad to know you took my advise and was finally able to log in David; you've come to the right place. Perhaps Daryl Halquist, the "Baker expert", and David Noreen, our vintage shells expert, will come along shortly and shed a bit more light on your gun and odd chamber length. Tom Thank you Tom
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In the 1895 Union Metallic Cartridge Co. catalog their Best Quality brass 10-gauge shells were offered in lengths from 2 5/8 inch to 3 1/4 inch.
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Your gun is in very fine condition. As to chamber length, Researcher may have your answer. Those 3 1/4" shells were available. How much does your gun weigh?
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Your gun is in very fine condition. As to chamber length, Researcher may have your answer. Those 3 1/4" shells were available. How much does your gun weigh? The gun weighs 10.5 lbs. Is the lack of markings other than the serial number and model name unusual? David
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As far as the two 8-gauge guns pictured with 3 1/4 inch chambers, that was the "standard" length for the 8-gauge. The 8-gauge was offered in lengths up to 4-inch.
Last edited by Researcher; 07/28/21 09:37 AM.
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Never thought about owning an 8 gauge.
I prefer guns I can actually hunt with.
This Baker, and my 1889 Remington (Both 10 gauges),
Will be in the field this fall after Ducks and possibly Doves
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I have looked around online for 3.25 inch brass hulls. None available that I can locate.
I have 100 2 7/8ths brass cases though. Is there any downside or problem with using them in the Baker with it's longer chambers.
I'll be using Black powder mainly, and some low pressure Red Dot loads under a maximum of 1 1/4 oz of shot. I'll probably make up some lighter loads with 7/8 oz and 1 oz of shot as well
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