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I have spent a good part of the last two days trying to salvage the mangled trigger guard on an original Pattern 1800/15 Baker rifle – commonly called the Pattern 1815. I have finally conceded defeat. The old casting, which is twisted and in multiple pieces, is of poor quality and very porous and brittle and I have come to realize I am just beating a dead horse.
The only source of a good quality replacement I am aware of is The Rifle Shoppe. Unfortunately, they list six different part numbers for trigger guards for different models and haven’t posted any photos or dimensions for them, save a general photo of the parts for a Flat Lock Carbine (their model designation 714). I suspect all six guards may be the same but haven’t contacted them to confirm. Their 714TG looks right but I would like to confirm measurements before ordering.
If a member has one of The Rifle Shoppe’s trigger guards – ideally, a 714TG, or knows the dimensions, would you please PM me so we can compare dimensions with my original off line. Your help would be most appreciated.
Laurie
