1 1/2 gauge?

[Macifej]

Baker's rifle was not actually a true 2-bore.

It was more like a 3+ bore. Was built at Holland & Holland in London specifically for him. It likely beat him up because it was overcharged and not suited for his application. For list of true bore sizes see here:

http://www.2-bore.com/borenumbers.html

You can buy yourself a box of 2-Bore brass, slugs, a chamber reamer, and some dies and make your own blaster.

Bakers rifle was a muzzleloader

 

[JohnKSa]

It was more like a 3+ bore.

Do you have a source? I'm not so much challenging you as looking for some interesting reading material!

 

[Macifej]

Sources are Good!

Here's one of many and the most recent source I have.

"Dangerous Game Rifles" Terry Weiland 2006

Page 25 Second paragraph.

This is a great book with lot's of information on many topics.

As you'll note, the rifle was H&H #1526 - someone with some extra time could contact H&H's New York studio for some documentation from London.

 

[JohnKSa]

Thanks!

That post is gonna cost me some money...another book on rifles.