The advanced flintlock is signed "Saml Nock." and has floral and stag engraving. The Damascus barrel has a bead front sight, "Samuel Nock 180 Fleet Street Gun Maker to his Majesty" on top of the breech section, a raised section engraved with a dog and scroll just ahead of the breech plug, and a "crown/S. NOCK/LONDON" gold cartouche, a gold band, and platinum liner on the breech plug. The underside of the breech section of the barrel has the serial number and London proof and view marks. The dished upper tang and furniture have primarily floral engraving along with a dog on the trigger guard and pineapple finial on the trigger plate. The stock has silver wedge escutcheons, a checkered wrist, and 13 3/4 inch length of pull. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

Fine with 80% of the rebrowned finish and distinct twist patterns, bright gold, traces of blue and casehardened finish on the furniture, mottled gray patina on the balance, mild pitting, and crisp engraving. The stock is fair and has some cracks and repairs, crisp checkering, and mild scratches and marks. Mechanically fine.