A circa 1800 flintlock pistol, the lockplate signed 'H Nock',...
A circa 1800 flintlock pistol, the lockplate signed 'H Nock', with twin marks and stamped 'London' to the barrel, length 37cm.A circa 1800 flintlock pistol, the lockplate signed 'H Nock', with twin marks and stamped 'London' to the barrel, length 37cm.
The walnut stock has been cracked at some stage, however, the repair is almost invisible, the wood clearly fitted together superbly well, otherwise general pitting as you would expect but the action is tight and works well, overall condition is good. Buyers and prospective Buyers are deemed to have satisfied themselves before bidding by inspection or otherwise as to (but not limited to) the physical condition (including defects) of the Lot and its description in the Catalogue. Buyers and prospective Buyers should note the provisions of General Conditions 2.4 and 2.5 in relation to descriptions of the Lot in the Catalogue. All gemstones are sold as synthetic/treated unless stated otherwise in the description. See the full Terms & Conditions of sale and ensure you have read and understood them before proceeding to buy at auction.
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A circa 1800 flintlock pistol, the lockplate signed 'H Nock', with twin marks and stamped 'London' to the barrel, length 37cm.A circa 1800 flintlock pistol, the lockplate signed 'H Nock', with twin marks and stamped 'London' to the barrel, length 37cm.
The walnut stock has been cracked at some stage, however, the repair is almost invisible, the wood clearly fitted together superbly well, otherwise general pitting as you would expect but the action is tight and works well, overall condition is good. Buyers and prospective Buyers are deemed to have satisfied themselves before bidding by inspection or otherwise as to (but not limited to) the physical condition (including defects) of the Lot and its description in the Catalogue. Buyers and prospective Buyers should note the provisions of General Conditions 2.4 and 2.5 in relation to descriptions of the Lot in the Catalogue. All gemstones are sold as synthetic/treated unless stated otherwise in the description. See the full Terms & Conditions of sale and ensure you have read and understood them before proceeding to buy at auction.