A Small Pair of D.Egg Pocket Pistols. With round turn-off barrels, decorated with geometric bands at the muzzles, geometric bands at the breeches, stamped below with London proofs, border engraved box-lock actions, decorated with star-bursts underneath the pans, signed within an oval to the left, ‘EGG’ and ‘LONDON’ to the right, sliding thumb-piece safety catches, slab sided walnut grips, blued fold down trigger guards.

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. 


Dimensions:
Bore: 54 Bore
Barrel Length: 1.5 Inch (3.80 cm)
Overall Length: 5.25 Inch (13.35 cm)