December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1319:
(A) FT BAKER SINGLE SHOT .410 POACHER'S SHOTGUN.
Brown enameled steel construction with a walnut grip and walnut skeleton stock. The end of the grip is stamped "F.T. BAKER / 88 FLEET ST / LONDON". Barrel has Birmingham proofs. A small blade front sight and notched rear sighted are mounted on barrel bands. Twist action automatically extracts the round when opened. A period hard rubber tip plug is included. CONDITION: Fine. The vast majority of the enamel finish is retained with flaking and rubs, as well as a larger areas of loss where one grasps the barrel to open the action. Walnut has scattered impressions throughout. Frosted bore. Fine mechanics.