Summary
Cased pair of percussion pocket pistols, cal. 43 bore (.475). Made by Henry Nock, London, late 18th century.
Physical Description
Screw off, smooth bore barrel 1 3/8 in. (35 mm.) long, overall length 5 1/8 in. (131 mm.) Rounded box lock with central hammer, folding trigger & sliding safety bolt. Chequered wooden grip with rounded butt, silver butt cap & monogram plate. Lock box engraved with flags & trophies. Mahogany case lined with red velvet (not original), has James Purdey label inside lid. No accessories in case. Pistols supposed to have been converted from flintlock.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Maker
Henry Nock (Gunsmiths), London, England, Great Britain, 1780s-1790s
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Stamped at breech "H. Nock (L.H. side) London (R.H. side.)" Birmingham proof marks.
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Overall Dimensions
244 mm (Width), 121 mm (Depth), 45 mm (Height)
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