Summary
Flintlock pistol, pair, cal. 25 bore (approx. .570), screw off brass smoothbore cannon barrel, 17.60cm long.
Marked as made by H. Nock, London. Henry Nock (1741-1804) was a notable London gunsmith and became Master of the Gunmaker's Company in 1802. This pistol is probably a contemporary forgery from the Birmingham gun trade.
Physical Description
Box lock barss action with steel sliding safety catch and hammer, engraved military accoutrements on both sides of lock, Oval steel triggerguard with floral motif. Wooden flat sided grips, broken on boths sides, part missing from right hand side.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Maker (Possible)
Henry Nock (Gunsmiths), London, England, Great Britain, circa 1800
Marked as Nock & Co, London, but probably a forgery from Birmingham. -
Place & Date Made
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Engraved on lock L.H.side: H. NOCK Engraved on lock R.H.side: LONDON Stamped underneath breech with London proof marks and fleur-de-lis motif
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Overall Dimensions
32.5 cm (Length), 2.9 cm (Width), 12.6 cm (Height)
Barrel length: 17.60cm
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