A Fine Flintlock Muff Pistol by Durs Egg.
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4 ¾” overall, 11/2” round turn off 120 bore barrels with London proofs, engraved with wheat ears at the breech, signed ‘D. Egg London’ on both sides. Border engraved box lock actions decorated on both sides with trophies of arms. Ring necked cock, sliding safety catch locking the frizzen & concealed trigger. Flat walnut slab sided butts with fine silver wire inlay with flower heads.
Very attractive little pistol in very crisp condition.
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.