Original Rare British Flintlock .65cal Sergeant's Short Musket by Henry Nock of London with Period Leather Cheek Pad - circa 1780 Antique Wheellock Firearms Both large wood sling guides

Both large wood sling guides are still present

it was made that way originally

who handled all the weapons and family paperwork removed from Leith Hall upon the death of the the last Lady Leith

On the front is a banner helmet crowned WR / I monogram plate

Government Printing Office with designation number 1942-O-491566

Original Rare British Flintlock .65cal Sergeant's Short Musket by Henry Nock of London with Period Leather Cheek Pad - circa 1780 Antique Wheellock Firearms Both large wood sling guidesOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Henry Nock (17411804) was a legendary London Gunsmith, Inventor, and Engineer, who began his career as a locksmith, patenting a design in 1775, before forming several companies to market his products. He truly rose to prominence in 1779 with being contracted to produce James Wilson's "Volley Gun" design, which are highly sought after. Nock became a Freeman of the Gunmakers Company in 1784, after which he was one of the