Baker & Co 12G Shotgun - Matching Pair

Matching Pair of Baker & Co. Vintage English Shotguns – Elegant, Balanced & Rare
An exceptional matched pair of Baker & Co. London 12-bore side-by-side shotguns offering timeless English elegance, superior handling, and historical appeal. These fine sporting guns represent a rare opportunity for the serious collector, country sportsman, or connoisseur of vintage British shotguns.
These shotguns have an interesting provenance, having been owned by a decorated officer in WW1 and WW2. The second gun was commissioned separately sometime later to identically match his previous purchase from Baker and Co.
🔹 Maker: Baker & Co., London
🔹 Gauge: 12 Bore (Pair)
🔹 Barrels: 28” 2-1/2" chambers, nitro proofed steel barrels
🔹 Chokes:
• First Barrels – Improved Modified
• Second Barrels – Improved Cylinder
🔹 Action: Side-by-side sidelock, ejectors, Double triggers
🔹 Stock: Classic English high grade black walnut with straight-hand grips, fine hand-cut checkering
🔹 Engraving: Traditional scroll engraving with crisp detail and maker’s name
The guns are numbered 1 & 2 with a gold inlay on the barrels, fore grip and top lever. 
🔹 Condition: Good overall – tight actions, smooth bores, clean finishes with the usual age and handling marks, mechanically sound
🔹 Cased: Contained in a bespoke oak and leather double case with original trade label and accessories
Perfectly balanced for driven game shooting, these guns combine practicality and artistry—ideal for the field or a fine gunroom. Few surviving pairs from Baker & Co. are available in this configuration and condition.
An elegant matched pair of English shotguns with functional choke configuration and modern shooting capability. Ready to shoot or to take pride of place in a collection.