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Pr. Early Flintlock Dueling Pistols, by D. Egg

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Pr. Early Flintlock Dueling Pistols, by D. Egg
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Pair of Fullstocked Early Flintlock Dueling Pistols, by Durs Egg, London, ca. 1770-1790, .58 cal., 8-1/2'' slightly swamped smoothbore octagonal twist barrels, top of barrels lightly inscribed ''D. Egg - London'', gold bushed flash holes, lightly border engraved flintlock, cock, triggerguard, and upper tang. Both tangs and triggerguards feature classic Stand of Arms. Lock features safety catch and pre-dates roller frizzens. Pommel caps and screws with large floral designs. Full-length walnut stocks with horn forend tips and cross-hatched punchdot checkered grip areas. Condition is fine. Barrels show classic fluid twist patterns with very mild thinning. Locks exhibit finish in protected areas and show well. Detail to bottom of triggerguards and pommels has thinned and shows moderate carbon spotting. Good functioning action, with correct smooth bores. Est.: $6,000-$8,000/pair. (Antique)