pair of pistols by H Nock

Matchlock · 21st October 2011, 02:02 PM

Hi Michael,

I would date your pistols closely to the 1790's.
For more on the maker please see

http://asoac.org/bulletins/88_wainright_nock.pdf

Best,
Michael

terry1956 · 21st October 2011, 02:20 PM

Thanks for the link, interesting. michael

Matchlock · 22nd October 2011, 02:56 AM

Hi Michael,

Given the fact that your pair of Nock pistols is actually preserved in the virtually 'untouched' sate of condition that I assume telling from your pics I would just gently rub all the iron surfaces with olive oil. Please, in any case, leave the wooden surface alone.

And: I hope I'm not the only one to desire seeing better images - would that be possible?

Best, my namesake,
Michael

21st October 2011, 02:20 PM	#2
terry1956 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: yeovil, somerset, uk Posts: 75	thanks Thanks for the link, interesting. michael

21st October 2011, 02:02 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Michael, I would date your pistols closely to the 1790's. For more on the maker please see http://asoac.org/bulletins/88_wainright_nock.pdf Best, Michael

22nd October 2011, 02:56 AM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Michael, Given the fact that your pair of Nock pistols is actually preserved in the virtually 'untouched' sate of condition that I assume telling from your pics I would just gently rub all the iron surfaces with olive oil. Please, in any case, leave the wooden surface alone. And: I hope I'm not the only one to desire seeing better images - would that be possible? Best, my namesake, Michael