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Offline Squire Robin

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« Reply #180 on: November 05, 2009, 07:09:33 AM »
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But after meeting Chuck and handling his Baker I can see the appeal they present.

Hi Leo

Weird isn't it. I couldn't see the appeal until I shot one when it suddenly became a must have.

Cost me plenty due to the bizzarre UK gun laws. I either had to buy an original or be forever trying to justify keeping a repro  :shock:

best regards

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Offline butterchurn

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« Reply #181 on: November 12, 2009, 11:49:13 AM »
I just received a notive from MVTC that they have shipped my Baker!  Finally after months of waiting!  They installed a colerain barrel and had to order the appropriate stamps to put on the barrel.  Should be here on Friday!
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« Reply #182 on: November 12, 2009, 12:59:52 PM »
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I just received a notive from MVTC that they have shipped my Baker!  Finally after months of waiting!  They installed a colerain barrel and had to order the appropriate stamps to put on the barrel.  Should be here on Friday!
:hairy

When you get it PLEASE post pix, a review & a range report  :hey-hey

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Offline butterchurn

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« Reply #183 on: November 13, 2009, 11:29:24 PM »
I received my Baker!  I will post photos in the morning.  My first impressions are positive.  The Colerain barrel is very nice, the lock has the crown stamp a bit lightly struck.  The lock is stiff.  Functions ok but needs a strong hand to cock it.  Trigger pull weight is about 2 million pounds, give or take.  The sword bayonet that came with it is all rusty.  Fit and finish is pretty good.  I'm happy with it overall.  Now I need to find time to get it too the range!
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« Reply #184 on: November 13, 2009, 11:53:00 PM »
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I received my Baker!  I will post photos in the morning.  My first impressions are positive.  The Colerain barrel is very nice, the lock has the crone stamp a bit lightly struck.  The lock is stiff.  Functions ok but needs a strong hand to cock it.  Trigger pull weight is about 2 million pounds, give or take.  The sword bayonet that came with it is all rusty.  Fit and finish is pretty good.  I'm happy with it overall.  Now I need to find time to get it too the range!

 :happy

Before you go to the range, Hone/polish all surfaces of the lock inside & out ( incl. springs) ) LOOK for areas that are "rubbing or "scratching"

Also contact Pete about the bayonet

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Offline bluelake

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« Reply #185 on: November 14, 2009, 01:24:22 AM »
I just ordered my Baker from MVTCo today.  They were putting in an order for December, so I didn't want to miss the boat.  I also asked for the Colerain.  I'll be very interested in hearing all of Butterchurn's experiences with the MVTCo Baker.
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Offline butterchurn

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« Reply #186 on: November 14, 2009, 10:30:58 PM »
Here are photos of my MVTC Baker.

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I am sorry the lighting isn't better in some of the photos.
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« Reply #187 on: November 14, 2009, 10:57:28 PM »
Now your going to need all the goodies that go with it, bayonet frog, cartridge box, etc. should be a fun experience, hows the travel on the trigger before it engages the sear? Nice looking rifle gun their BC
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Offline butterchurn

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« Reply #188 on: November 14, 2009, 11:35:00 PM »
No travel on trigger.  It is right there.  Just a very strong trigger pull.
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« Reply #189 on: November 14, 2009, 11:49:52 PM »
Here is a shot of the tools that one needs to complete a Baker

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Here is a shot of the tools I carry.  I consider the original designs less useful than modern versions except for the turnscrew.  However, modern tools require an adapter to go from the 12-24 thread of the rammer to the 10-32 of today.

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Offline butterchurn

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« Reply #190 on: November 15, 2009, 10:05:37 PM »
Thanks Sir Michael!  looks great!  It does look like I'm going to need more "stuff" to complete my Baker.  I'm going to habe to do a bit of tune up on the girl, but she looks pretty nice.
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Offline bluelake

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« Reply #191 on: November 15, 2009, 11:46:12 PM »
What size flint is best for the Baker?
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« Reply #192 on: November 16, 2009, 01:44:48 PM »
Mine takes a 7/8 Fuller English Flint.  Puffer what size does yours use?  I don't remember.
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Offline hawkeye

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« Reply #193 on: November 17, 2009, 08:41:13 AM »
Man am I jealous! I'm addicted to the Sharpe's Series of books and TV series right now and I would LOVE to have a Baker!
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Offline chuckpa

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« Reply #194 on: November 17, 2009, 05:49:03 PM »
Sir Michael
Thank you very much for the load information youu gave me of using 65 grains of fffg I tried it out and I really like it.
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