Guns International #: 102685256
Seller's Inventory #: 227809

Category - Antique Pistols - Flintlock - Antique Pistols - 1500-1850

Category
Antique Pistols - Flintlock
Antique Pistols - 1500-1850

Antique British HENRY NOCK .54 Caliber FLINTLOCK Single Shot TRADE Pistol BIRMINGHAM Proofed Pistol Used for TRADE w/NATIVES

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Antique British HENRY NOCK .54 Caliber FLINTLOCK Single Shot TRADE Pistol  

BIRMINGHAM Proofed Pistol Used for TRADE w/NATIVES

Here we present an antique Birmingham Proofed Henry Nock Flintlock Trade Pistol, made circa the late 1700s to the early 1800s in London, England. Both the English and French governments sent thousands of these less expensive trade guns to the colonies in North America and the Caribbean to arm the colonists. These guns were also used to trade with the native peoples for furs and to gain military and trade alliances with them. Generally speaking, trade guns were of a lower quality and finish than the military firearms of that era and many were of questionable safety. Trade guns were usually of a smaller bore and lighter than the regulation arms of the period, however large bores were not uncommon.
Henry Nock was a British inventor and engineer of the Napoleonic period, best known as a gunsmith, and was born in 1741 and died in 1804. Nock produced many innovative weapons including the screwless lock and the seven-barreled volley gun, although he did not invent the latter despite it commonly being known as the Nock gun. He was a major supplier to the military during the Napoleonic wars. His high quality dueling pistols and double-barrel shotguns were much sought after and it is largely through Nock that the latter became the weapon of choice for hunters.

Many gunmakers during this time were contracted with the Hudson Bay Company to supply these good quality flintlock pistols that were traded to the Indigenous Red Indians in exchange for fur pelts that were eagerly desired in the European Fashion Trade. The Hudson Bay company was founded in May of 1670 primarily serving in the fur trading industry in its early years and has continued for 350 years to present day in London, England. This pistol was designed to make massive holes in things. This pistol would have been a horse carried pistol or perhaps even worn on a belt.

The overall condition is very good. Strong action. The bore is in good shape for its age. Solid stock/grip, contains the expected amount of handling/wear. Legible markings.


Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 9-1/8 inches.

Caliber: .54 Flintlock

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1800

#227809
 

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Antique: Yes