A Round Framed Flintlock Pocket Pistol signed Nock of London. With round turn-off barrel, decorated with foliage at the muzzle, stamped below with Birmingham proofs, border engraved box-lock action, signed within an oval to the left, surrounded by stands of arms, and London to the right, fitted with a sliding safety catch above, chequered walnut grip, with vacant rectangular escutcheon. 

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: 28 Bore 

Barrel Length: 1.5 Inches (3.81 cm)

Overall Length: 6.5 Inches (16.51 cm)