Good Morning, Folks:
I have referenced a book I just finished reading a few times in different threads and thought
I would put out some information, post a few pics (Gawd Willing) and ask a couple of questions.
This is a picture of the "borrowed gun" that supposedly disfigured Jim Bakers face in 1865. Anyone ever heard of a piece like this?
This is probably the clearest picture I've found of Jim Baker and is the one I would like to build my scout personna around. Note the beard so this is after 1865.
Now the fun begins. Take a look at this rifle and compare it to the other pics. In the book narrative it is described variously as
Bakers' "favorite rifle", "he made the stock for it" and is identified as a SHARPS. Not all of the rifles pictured appear to be the same rifle to me. Anyone have any thoughts?
Another rifle pic.....
Jim Baker's hats..... the brim looks far smaller than see in the other pics. I wonder if its even the same hat.
I included Jim Baker's knife because he was supposed to have made it himself.
Lastly about the clearest pic I have of Baker and his rifle. Note the botas
Best Wishes,
Bruce