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H. Nock, Flintlock, 20 bore double shotgun
Guns International #: 102641433 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Shotguns - Flintlock - Antique Shotguns - 1500-1850
Seller's Information
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Seller: KYRJS
Member Since: 2/3/18
State: Kansas
Zip: 67473
Country: United States
Phone: (541) 910-6207
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 1
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: check, money order
Description:
SOLD A fine all original 20 bore flint gun by Henry Nock. Made after his breech-patenr and before the use of platinum, so made about 1795. Twist barrels, 31-inch to standing breech. with strong traces of original finish. Patent breeches with gold touch hole liners. The rib name and breech lines in gold, with a solid gold front sight and gold inset makers marks on each lock. Locks are crisp and clean with much temper blue on the mainsprings. Original wood finish, with oil added over time, original, untouched square chequering on wrist. Bores: R: .616", L: .616", bright and clean with some light frosting. Patent breeches with gray hardened colour. Original loading rod with capped worm. Two small (old) chips on the left side of the forend and small pressure cracks in front of left lock bar. There are two small (1/8" triangle) chips missing from the thin section of the breech extension on the patent breeck. Otherwise the gun is untouched, unmollested and in very rare correct original condition without noticeable wear. Locks are smooth with sharp, fast ignition. Lock plates are plain with gold touch marks, beveled edge with fine border line. Standing breech with trophies, pineapple finial on guard and rod escution, engraving is of exceptional quality.
This is a rare best quality flint gun from one of the most highly regarded London makers who was the inventor of the patent breech.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge
Manufacturer: H. Nock, London
Barrel Length: 31
Bore: .616
Condition: Original, fine
Bore Condition: Bright
Barrel Type: Twist
Stock Comb: 1 1/2
Stock Heel: 2 1/4
Butt Pad: Original long tang steel plate
LOP: 14 1/4
Rib: smooth-tapered
Weight: 6 Pounds
Sights: solid gold
Manufacture Date: circa 1795
Engraving: High quality on furnture, gold breech lines, gold name on rib