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Lot 2450:Engraved and Gold Inlaid Durs Egg Single Barrel Flintlock Duck Shotgun

February 22nd, 2025|Bedford, TX

Lot 2450:Engraved and Gold Inlaid Durs Egg Single Barrel Flintlock Duck Shotgun

February 22nd, 2025|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$3,750 - $5,500

Engraved and Gold Inlaid Durs Egg Single Barrel Flintlock Duck Shotgun

This attractive and lengthy smoothbore sporting gun from the late 18th century was produced by Durs Egg in London c. 1790 and measures a full 70 inches from muzzle to heel. Unknown bore obstruction at breech. Provenance: The Wilfrid Ward Collection; The Norman R. Blank Collection

ConditionFine with bright gold inlays, aged patina on the silver, distinct markings, mostly crisp engraving, mottled gray and brown patina throughout along with some mild pitting, sliver absent from the left edge of the forend, cracked barrel channel, and general mild overall wear. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerEgg

ModelFlintlock

TypeShotgun

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge10

Barrel54 1/4 inch part octagon

Finishbrown/casehardened/blue/gold

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionThe bore is partially bright with darker patches.

Item LocationBedford, TX