(A) A TOWER SERVICE PATTERN 1800 BAKER RIFLE AND SWORD

An early (1802-1806) issue rifle with leaf-sighted, 30-1/4" long barrel of 0.65 caliber with bayonet-bar on the right side at the muzzle and rifled with seven grooves, sighted fore-end, and plain tang bearing crown/5 inspection mark and Crown inspection and proof marks on barrel near breech, along with maker’s touchmark ‘B&S’ (Blair & Sutherland). Flat beveled border, engraved lock with crowned GR and ‘I.GILL’ before the cock and 'TOWER' across the tail. Figured walnut full stock with cheekpiece, regulation brass mounts including spur trigger guard and early type, hinged patchbox cover, vacant brass escutcheon; markings include ‘T.C’ stock maker’s mark behind sideplate and later [broad arrow] / BO” stamped on right side of butt before patchbox; original ramrod. With an associated Type 2 issue bayonet with single-edged, 22-7/8" long (well-sharpened) blade with 5" false edge towards the point, regulation brass hilt with sideguard, quillon and knuckleguard all in one piece, and ribbed grip with sprung button-catch, crown/19 inspection mark on right face of blade, with maker’s name, ‘WOOLEY’ on the other. CONDITION: An accomplished reconversion back to flintlock, the lock in good working order; the barrel retains traces of its original browning and a nice patina to all metal parts, the stock with some bruising and a stabilized crack near the swell at bottom; sling swivels missing. JLK Accessories: Bayonet Barrel Length: 30 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .65 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Tower Model: Baker Rifle Serial Number: NSN