Lot 1392: Pair of Durs Egg Back Action Percussion Belt Pistols

Manufactured in London, likely around the 1820's. Egg (1748-1831) immigrated to England after apprenticing in Solothurn and Paris. He first established his shop in London in 1772. He made guns owned by King George IV, Napoleon, and other leading men of the day and also manufactured firearms for the British Army and Royal Navy. This pair are fitted with bead and notch sights on the which has sculpted flats near the breech, the top of which is marked with the Egg Pall Mall address. The back action locks are engraved with light floral scroll and each marked "D. Egg" with sculpted fences and platinum plugs and bands on the breech. The stocks are walnut with checkered grip areas, silver wedge escutcheons, and horn forend tips. The ramrods have retention swivels and the trigger guards also have light floral engraving. They are both housed in a fitted hardwood case with blank brass escutcheon on the lid with carry handle and a Durs Egg trade label inside. Also included is a leather wrapped brass powder flask and some balls.

Very good, retains most of the vibrant period refurbished browned Damascus patterns on the barrel, faint case colors on the lock and breech, and 30% original blue on the remainder with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina. The stock is fine with a few scattered light dings and scratches and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

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Fine, retains most of the vibrant period refurbished browned Damascus patterns on the barrel, faint case colors on the lock and breech, and 75% of the original blue on the remainder, with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina. The stock is also fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with some minor staining, minor handling/storage evidence, and a few splitting seams. The fine flask shows mild wear on the leather cover and an attractive antique brass patina.