A Small Flintlock Pocket Pistol by D.Egg, London

A Small Flintlock Pocket Pistol by D.Egg, London
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A Small Flintlock Pocket Pistol by D.Egg, London. With round turn-off barrel (frozen) decorated with a finely engrave band at the muzzle and breech, line engraved box-lock action, signed ‘D.EGG’ within an oval surrounded by arms to the left and ‘LONDON’ within an oval to the right, fitted with sliding safety catch that also locks the pan, deeply chequered walnut butt with engraved silver butt cap and diamond escutcheon. 


Durs Egg

Son of Leonz Egg, gunmaker, Switzerland. Born 1748, baptised Urs Christian. After a short stay in Paris, came to London and worked for John Twigg, 1772. Granted denization in 1791. Gunmaker & Sword Cutler. Became gunmaker to George IV & Duke of York. Renowned for his fine workmanship. 


Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London 1350-1850, George Shumway Publishing, York, Pennsylvania, USA.


Dimensions:

Bore:

Barrel Length: 1 Inch (2.54 cm)

Overall Length: 5 Inch (12.70 cm)

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