A Round Framed Pocket Pistol of Small Size by S. Nock. With round turn-off barrel, decorated with a band of foliage at the muzzle and decorated with geometric band at the breech, signed ’S.NOCK’ and ‘LONDON’ at the breech, beautifully engraved box-lock action, decorated with stands of arms, fitted above with sliding safety catch that also locks the pan, chequered walnut butt, with vacant rectangular escutcheon. 

NOCK 

Samuel. Nephew of Henry, apprenticed to uncle 1791; free of Gunmakers Co., 1800. Took Livery, 1820. Elected Assistant, 1833; Master 1836. Gunmaker, Hawkesbury Pl., Walworth, 1804; 180 Fleet Street, 1806-22; 43 Regent Street, 1823-52. Appointed Gunmaker in Ordinary to George III, 1805; George IV, 1822; William IV, 1830, Queen Victoria, 1837. Died 1851. 

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

Dimensions:

Bore: 120 Bore

Barrel Length: 1 Inch (2.5 cm)

Overall Length: 4.5 Inches (11.5 cm)