Original Rare British Flintlock .65cal Sergeant's Short Musket by Henry Nock of London with Period Leather Cheek Pad - circa 1780 Antique Wheellock Firearms Government Printing Office with designation

Government Printing Office with designation number 1942-O-491566

with all fingers intact

The left side of the barrel has the loading specifications

Both large wood sling guides are still present

Size is medium - approximately a US 7 1/4 (58cm) and offered in overall very good condition

Original Rare British Flintlock .65cal Sergeant's Short Musket by Henry Nock of London with Period Leather Cheek Pad - circa 1780 Antique Wheellock Firearms Government Printing Office with designationOriginal 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