Main Sale - December 2012 : Sale A1068 Lot 560
D. EGG, LONDON A 28-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT DUELLING PISTOL, no visible serial number,

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D. EGG, LONDON
A 28-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT DUELLING PISTOL, no visible serial number,
circa 1800 with later conversion to percussion by drum and nipple, 8in. re-browned octagonal barrel, the top-flat inlaid with a gold poincon signed 'D. Egg. LONDON' and surmounted with a crown, gold band at breech, engraved top-tang, platinum vent to the drum, slightly curved bevel-edged lock with border line and floral engraving, sliding safe behind the engraved hammer, walnut half-stock with 'Durs Egg' style chequering to the bag-shaped butt, iron butt-cap with rear tail, engraved trigger-guard bow, set trigger and possible replacement iron chequered ramrod
Estimate £400-600