A Crisp Flintlock Officers Pistol by Nock. With browned sighted octagonal barrel, engraved ‘LONDON’ along the top-flat, with single platinum line and platinum plug, stamped with Birmingham proofs and ‘FINE TWIST’ beneath, re-blued profusely engraved tang fitted with standing rear-sight, border engraved stepped lock, fitted with sliding safety catch, half-stocked in walnut, cut with deep chequering at the grip and fish-tail butt, re-blued steel mounts comprising engraved butt-cap, spurred trigger guard, decorated with a foliate shield on the bow and pineapple finial, brass tipped ramrod with concealed worm.

NOCK Henry
New pattern lock rejected by Ordnance in 1770. Gunlock smith. Made set of gauges for Gunmakers Company Proof House, 1781. Free of Gunmakers Co., by redemption 1784. Took Livery, 1795. Elected Assistant, 1798; Master 1802. Appointed Gunsmith-in-Ordinary to George III, 1789. In celebration of King's health recovery, displayed at Ludgate Hill 'an Imperial Crown, beautifully ornamented and very rich illumination of coloured lamps' (St. James's Chronicle, 25 April 1789). Made 7-barrelled rifled and pistol for Prince of Wales, 1790-2 (Royal Collection at Windsor Nos 154, 203). Contractor to Ordnance, 1771-1804; East India Co. (and Royal East India Volunteer Regt.) made 7 barrel guns, 1780; screwless lock 1786; wall piece, 1788; Duke of Richmond's Musket, 1792; Royal Horse Artillery Pistol, 1793...succeeded by James Wilkinson.

Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.

Dimensions:
Bore: 18 Bore
Barrel Length: 10 Inches (25.40 cm)
Overall Length: 15.5 Inches (39.37 cm)