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Offline Squire Robin

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« Reply #90 on: April 08, 2009, 04:22:35 PM »
I got a bayonet and sheath for mine. Made by Osborn & Gunby and in "unfitted" condition.

This is how they came in a "stand of arms", the bayonet notch had to be opened out to fit the lug.

Prices for the bayonets were going higher and higher on the bay and this one was extra special so I bid an obscene amount of money in the closing seconds. The seller did well out of me and there was a sudden rush of Baker bayonets for sale when folk saw what some idiot was prepared to pay :lol

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« Reply #91 on: April 08, 2009, 05:48:49 PM »
Glad you got one.  I got my original bayonet from Jess when he built my rifle but it didn't have scabbard.  I managed to get one from the Discriminating General before they realized just how many folks need one to go with rifles purchased else where and stopped selling them separately.  

Post some pics.

How is shooting going?  You haven't posted much on your blog for some time.
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« Reply #92 on: April 08, 2009, 06:41:45 PM »
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Post some pics.

How is shooting going?  You haven't posted much on your blog for some time.

No need to post pics, it looks just like the one from Dixie Gun Works except for having Osborn & Gunby cut in to the back :toast

best

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« Reply #93 on: April 08, 2009, 07:07:58 PM »
Squire, I just looked at Dixie and I don't see any bayonets there that look like or are described as being for a Baker.  Which one do you mean?
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« Reply #94 on: April 09, 2009, 05:33:39 AM »
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Which one do you mean?

Ah, when talking to me you have to make allowances for a fuddled brain, never was good at remembering detail and age hasn't improved things  :shock:

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« Reply #95 on: April 09, 2009, 01:41:18 PM »
I can relate. :lol:
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« Reply #96 on: April 29, 2009, 05:18:11 PM »
I just enjoyed rereading this thread. I also just finished reworking the lock and polishing every moving surface and it really sparks. I will be looking forward to shooting it this weekend. Puffer how is your shooting progressing with your Baker?
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« Reply #97 on: May 16, 2009, 05:57:49 PM »
I finally got out shooting today and that rifle still out shoots LOL
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« Reply #98 on: May 16, 2009, 07:40:19 PM »
I'm taking mine out to the monthly paper shoot.  It is four - five shot matches and a single shot tie breaker.  Last month I won the tie breaker and scored second on one match and still came in dead last.  :lol:  Like you my Baker shoots better than I can.  :hey-hey  :toast  :toast
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« Reply #99 on: May 16, 2009, 08:46:52 PM »
I really want one, but it will probably have to wait until the summer of 2010, as I've already overspent myself this year.
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« Reply #100 on: May 16, 2009, 08:52:42 PM »
If you really want one I can recommend Jess Melot of TRS.  He has a fairly lone lead time but the end product is very good.
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« Reply #101 on: May 19, 2009, 09:46:09 AM »
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If you really want one I can recommend Jess Melot of TRS.  He has a fairly lone lead time but the end product is very good.

I'm sure they are fine pieces and worth every bit that they cost, and I would love to have one, but with TRS's statement that
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Our few of our hand assembled rifles and muskets start out at $1,995.00 and go up from there.
I think it's currently a bit rich for my blood.  I think I'll have to be satisfied with an Indian Baker.  How are they to shoot with the included smoothbore barrel?  If I were to buy one, what is a typical turnaround time if I sent it to someone like Ed Rayl to have a rifled barrel put on?

Thanks in advance  :)
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« Reply #102 on: May 19, 2009, 02:58:46 PM »
If that's the case I'd recommend MVT.

http://www.middlesexvillagetrading.com/MBR.shtml

The only reason I'd recommend him over Loyalists Arms is blog kept by the owner of MVT and his posts a couple of years ago about the process of setting up a new product line and the effort he went to with the "manufacturers" and the number of prototypes it took to get the product to the level he felt was acceptable.  Here is his blog site.

http://mvtco.blogspot.com/
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« Reply #103 on: May 19, 2009, 03:36:39 PM »
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If I were to buy one, what is a typical turnaround time if I sent it to someone like Ed Rayl to have a rifled barrel put on?

Thanks in advance  :)

As to Ed RAYL turn around ?? at this time. Contact Him. In my case ( a couple of years ago, it was less than a month)

As to the accuracy of his Bbl.s + IMHO VERY GOOD.

Puffer
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« Reply #104 on: May 19, 2009, 06:29:52 PM »
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If that's the case I'd recommend MVT.

http://www.middlesexvillagetrading.com/MBR.shtml

The only reason I'd recommend him over Loyalists Arms is blog kept by the owner of MVT and his posts a couple of years ago about the process of setting up a new product line and the effort he went to with the "manufacturers" and the number of prototypes it took to get the product to the level he felt was acceptable.  Here is his blog site.

http://mvtco.blogspot.com/

Interesting blog. Thanks!
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