A Small Flintlock Pocket Pistol by D.Egg.
A Small Flintlock Pocket Pistol by D.Egg, With round turn-off barrel decorated with a band of engraving at the muzzle, border engraved box-lock action, stamped with London proofs, decorated with stands of arms and foliage on the panels and signed ‘D.EGG’ on an oval to the left and LONON within an oval to the right, swelling slab sided walnut butt, chequered along the back strap, vacant rectangular escutcheon. In good clean order overall.
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: 80 Bore
Barrel Length: 1 Inch (2.54 cm)
Overall Length: 4.5 Inch (11.43 cm)
