Sale 9170
London, South Kensington
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19 July 2001
Price realised
GBP 3,055
Estimate
A. 65 Enclosed Lock Volunteer Flintlock Carbine By Henry Nock, London, circa 1800 Similar to the two preceding lots, the barrel with longer breech section, the butt-plate numbered '39', and the trigger-guard '419' (leather slightly damaged, some surface rust, mainly on the left side of the breech, one sling-swivel loose, small crack by the side-nail), London proof marks 26in. (66cm.) barrel
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