A Scarce Four-Barrelled Percussion Box-Lock Turn-Over Pistol by S. Nock, London. With sighted one-piece barrel block with four integral sunken ribs decorated with scrolling foliage at the breech, foliate engraved action signed on the tang, rounded engraved dolphin hammers, finely chequered rounded butt with engraved pommel incorporating butt-trap, with scroll engraved hinged cover, scroll engraved trigger guard.  

NOCK

Samuel. Nephew of Henry, apprenticed to uncle, 1791; free of Gunmakers Co., 1800. Took Livery, 1820. Elected Assistant, 1833; Master 1836. Gunmaker, Hawkesbury Place, Walworth, 1804; Fleet Street, 1806-22; 43 Regent Circus, 1823-53. Appointed Gunmaker in Ordinary to George III, 1805; George IV, 1822; William IV, 1830; Queen Victoria, 1837. Business continued by Exors., 116 Jermyn Street, 1853-8; then by John Wallis trading as Samuel Nock. 

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

Dimensions:

Bore: 54 Bore

Barrel Length: 4 Inches (10.15 cm)

Overall Length: 9 Inches (23 cm)