Lot 202: Henry Nock Prince of Bouillon Model Flintlock Pistol
Scarce French Revolutionary Wars Era Henry Nock Prince of Bouillon Model Flintlock Pistol
Auction Date: February 14, 2023
Scarce French Revolutionary Wars Era Henry Nock Prince of Bouillon Model Flintlock Pistol
Manufacturer: British
Model: Flintlock Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 60
Barrel: 7 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 159
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number: 
Class: Antique
Rating:
OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.
WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN
Description:
Approximately 200 pairs of these pistols were made for Philip d'Auvergne, Prince of Bouillon, in the mid-1790s. 100 pairs were by Henry Nock. The Prince of Bouillon was the commander of the Channel Islands in 1796-1806 during the French Revolutionary Wars. He had previously served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolution.
