C1790 English Henry Nock London Flintlock Blunderbuss Coaching Pistol With Brass Cannon Barrel. Sn 21338 1 Inch Muzzleloader

C1790 English Henry Nock London Flintlock Blunderbuss Coaching Pistol With Brass Cannon Barrel. Sn 21338 - 21338

Henry Nock (1741–1804) was a British inventor and engineer of the Napoleonic period, best known as a gunsmith. As well as supplying the military and civilian markets, Nock made expensive pieces for the aristocracy and Royalty and was an appointed gun maker to the King. Nock's business eventually became Wilkinson Sword. Nock made quality firearms including Brown Bess pattern weapons for the British Military. This is a very rare, large bore blunderbuss flintlock pistol by Nock. These types of pistol were favoured by Coach drivers to defend against Highwaymen attack. It is 10” overall with a 4 ¾” brass cannon barrel. The flared muzzle is approx. 1 ¼” diameter. The barrel’s smooth bore has just light staining consistent with age and use. It has its original undamaged walnut stock inlaid with void brass shield escutcheon & brass fittings including trigger guard with Pineapple finial & ram rod flutes. The cock is fitted with flint and the action works as it should. The action is signed ‘H. Nock’ and the top of the barrel ‘London’. The barrel has crisp black powder proofs. It is complete with wood ram rod which has a brass end cap. The price for this blunderbuss flintlock pistol by a prestigious maker includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21338

£1,645.00