Project Description

!!!!!SOLD!!!!!  This is a British Baker “Militia Model”  flintlock military rifle made by master miniature firearms maker Stanley Blashak of Pennsylvania.  15 1/4″ long overall with a 10 1/16″ blued round tapered smoothbore barrel of .234 caliber.  Blued steel barrel, ramrod, sling swivels, sights, wedges, trigger, & some screws.  The lock assembly machined steel & finished in the white, along with some of the screws.  Brass triggerguard, nose cap, ramrod thimbles, buttplate, & patchbox.  There is also an oval brass escutcheon inlaid into the top of the stock wrist.  One piece straight grained walnut stock.  The lockplate marked  with a crown over “GR”, with a sideways smaller crown in front over a broad arrow in front of the hammer.  The lockplate behind the hammer marked “TOWER” reading vertically.  The barrel & breech plug have alignment marks.  The hammer has both half & full cock with a crisp action.  This is the only Baker rifle Stanley made & it was a custom order for one of his special customers, delivered April 27, 2000 for a price of $3,400.00.  A beautiful & extremely rare one of a kind miniature rifle by an outstanding maker, near perfect in every way!!!  Complete with the original Blashak walnut hinged top case with two flip latches.  The interior French fit & lined in red felt.  Stock # BH-2505.  !!!!!SOLD!!!!!