(C) LOT OF 2: MEACHAM AND BAKER BATAVIA LEADER SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUNS.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/18/2020

Lot consists of (A) Belgian made hammer side by side shotgun made and imported for E. C. Meacham Arms Company St. Louis, Missouri circa the late 1800's. Damascus twist steel with matted rib marked "Laminated Steel" and "Meacham" with extractors and bead front sight. Case hardened frame with scroll engraving and stamped "E.C. A. Co." on each lock. Greener style crossbolt with 2 barrel lugs. Barrels have Belgian proofs. Walnut checkered half pistol grip stock with bakelite buttplate. Walnut checkered splinter forearm with latch release. CONDITION: 40% original Damascus finish with 10% case colors and traces of varnish. Shootable bores with good mechanics. (B) Baker "Batavia Leader" made by the Baker Gun and Forging Co. Batavia, New York from 1880's to 1920 then by H.D. Folsom in Norwich, Connecticut from 1920 to 1930 with it probably being made by the latter. Special fluid steel barrels with unmarked matted rib and bead front sight. Case hardened sidelock receiver marked "BATAVIA LEADER" on left lock and "BAKER GUN CO." on right lock. Comes with double triggers, extractors, and automatic safety. Walnut checkered pistol grip stock with grip cap and bakelite buttplate. Walnut checkered splinter forearm with friction release. CONDITION: 80% plus original finish with good bores and mechanics. DLM

Item Dimensions: 47"

Name

Value

Barrel Length

(Both) 30"

Chamber

(BOTH) 2 -3/4"

Choke

(BOTH) Full and Mod

Drop at Comb

(A) 1 - 1/2" (B) 1 - 1/4"

Drop at Heel

(A) 1 - 7/8" (B) 1 - 1/2"