Original British Officer's Private Purchase Flintlock Baker Style Rifle by Clark of Holborn, London - circa 1820 German Decals even under the sweatband

even under the sweatband

A very interesting WWII Souvenir

possibly even in the final consignment of January 1865 and from its amazing condition probably only saw limited or no use in the conflict

this gun never had any type of wooden fore stock

the British used several different versions of shakos until the Home Service Helmet became the standard type of headgear for the British Army in 1878

Original British Officer's Private Purchase Flintlock Baker Style Rifle by Clark of Holborn, London - circa 1820 German Decals even under the sweatbandOriginal item: Only One Available. Here we have a very interesting Officer's PRIVATE PURCHASE 0. 71" flintlock rifle, made very much in the style of the Baker rifle, made by Clark of London. Also sometimes spelled "Clarke", this multi generation shop operated from 1785 until 1840 in Holborn, London. Clarke had many British government contracts to supply military muskets but also built bespoke guns making business for well heeled customers. This also