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Fine Antique Arms and Armour from Around the World

Tuesday 25 March 2025 e Wednesday 26 March 2025, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A pair of percussion pistols by Samuel Nock, Mid 19th Century

Estimate

€ 900 - 1.300

Sold

€ 1.250

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

London
length 43 cm.
Octagonal, smoothbore, 13 mm cal. barrels, browned, with silver frame and engraved floral motifs at the base, later marked "LONDON"; with silver foresight. Tangs richly engraved with floral motifs and provided with rear sight. Forward spring locks signed "SAMUEL NOCK", lock plates finely engraved with floral motifs, the safety lock and piston browned at the base. Wooden three-quarter stocks with checkered grip. Browned iron mounts engraved en suite. Silver fore-end caps. Trigger guards with finger support. Set triggers (it must be fixed). White metal-tipped, wooden ramrods with brass and iron cartridge extractors.