pair of pistols by H Nock

terry1956 · 16th November 2011, 10:33 AM

thanks for that, but it was the price the first owner would of payed that i was interested in. I have a good collection of weapons and in the main they are british officers swords and pistols, and I am alway wondering how much they would of paid for these weapons when new, it just adds a bit more interest for me. michael

Atlantia · 16th November 2011, 11:27 AM

H. Nock was a very good maker. I've a small boxlock pocket pistol with sliding safety by Nock.
Nock pistols seem to have many notable uses. The 'volley gun' ducks-foot pistol used by the Royal navy is perhaps the most famous.
I've heard it said that the great Nelson himself (as a young officer) would lead the charge onto the French decks, charging forward with his Nock Pistol and sword!
A formidable opponent for sure.
Nock guns are of course relatively common as 'he' (his several workshops) were very well patronised and prolific, but the quality is always in my experience excellent!
Beautiful pair of pistols BTW!

Dmitry · 16th November 2011, 02:21 PM

Can you post photos of the locks and trigger guards, and the proof marks on the barrels? Thanks.

rickystl · 16th November 2011, 05:52 PM

Great looking set of pistols!! And wonderful condition!! Congrats. Rick.

terry1956 · 21st November 2011, 09:31 PM

sorry for late reply been away, here are a few more pics, michael

Matchlock · 21st November 2011, 10:39 PM

Congrats, Michael,

Great condition and optimum original surface finish!

Best,
Michael

rickystl · 23rd November 2011, 02:33 PM

Wonderful, top condition pieces. Congrats!!! Rick.

16th November 2011, 10:33 AM	#1
terry1956 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: yeovil, somerset, uk Posts: 75	in reply thanks for that, but it was the price the first owner would of payed that i was interested in. I have a good collection of weapons and in the main they are british officers swords and pistols, and I am alway wondering how much they would of paid for these weapons when new, it just adds a bit more interest for me. michael

21st November 2011, 09:31 PM	#5
terry1956 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: yeovil, somerset, uk Posts: 75	will post pics tomorrow, been away sorry for late reply been away, here are a few more pics, michael Attached Images

16th November 2011, 11:27 AM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	H. Nock was a very good maker. I've a small boxlock pocket pistol with sliding safety by Nock. Nock pistols seem to have many notable uses. The 'volley gun' ducks-foot pistol used by the Royal navy is perhaps the most famous. I've heard it said that the great Nelson himself (as a young officer) would lead the charge onto the French decks, charging forward with his Nock Pistol and sword! A formidable opponent for sure. Nock guns are of course relatively common as 'he' (his several workshops) were very well patronised and prolific, but the quality is always in my experience excellent! Beautiful pair of pistols BTW!

16th November 2011, 02:21 PM	#3
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	Can you post photos of the locks and trigger guards, and the proof marks on the barrels? Thanks.

16th November 2011, 05:52 PM	#4
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,630	Great looking set of pistols!! And wonderful condition!! Congrats. Rick.

21st November 2011, 10:39 PM	#6
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Congrats, Michael, Great condition and optimum original surface finish! Best, Michael

23rd November 2011, 02:33 PM	#7
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,630	Wonderful, top condition pieces. Congrats!!! Rick.