The Armourer

COLLECTING

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Particular items from the Battle of

New Orleans would be expected to fetch a premium price if ever found. A Baker Rifle with sword was sold by Internatio­nal Military Antiques for $19,995 recently and another by Bonhams for £8,400 in 2008. A Peter Berry Kentucky Rifle c. 1795 was listed at $39,750 by Michael Simens Historical Antiques in 2021. Accurate replicas of all weapons fetch much lower prices.

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