A 25 Bore Flintlock Officers Pistol by D.Egg, London.
A 25 Bore Flintlock Officers Pistol by D.Egg, London. With re-browned sighted barrel with gold touch-hole, signed ‘D.Egg’ in script and ‘LONDON’ foliate engraved tang fitted with standing rear-sight, stepped, bevelled lock, signed in script, fitted with a sliding safety catch (replacement) full-stocked in walnut, cut with characteristic chequering on the fish-tail butt, (replacement in front of the lock) engraved steel mounts, comprising engraved butt cap, squared trigger guard with pineapple finial, single ramrod pipe and active ramrod.
D. 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: 25 Bore
Barrel Length: 8 Inches (20.30 cm)
Overall Length: 15 Inches (38.10 cm)
