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2571
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$1,495.00
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DURS EGG FLINTLOCK OFFICERS PISTOL WITH BRASS BARREL AND FURNITURE. SN NSN. Cal. 60. 7″ Round swamped brass barrel with steel plug and tang, is engraved “D – Egg – London” on flattened rear top. Left side has early London gun makers proofs. Lock has friction frizzen, serpentine cock, and is engraved “D – Egg” and has double line borders. Brass furniture is unengraved. Trigger guard has nicely filed finial. Brass grip cap has 3/4″ rounded extensions into grip. Brass thimble is filed with two beads. Replacement ramrod has what may be its original brass tip. Plain uncheckered walnut stock attaches to barrel with two steel pins. There is a brass oval at top of grip engraved with “B” surmounted by a crown. CONDITION: Very good. Brass retains an even golden patina with verdigris at muzzle and touch hole. Steel parts are brown with pinprick pitting. Lock and frizzen are a bit mushy. Stock is sound with a 1″ x 1/2″ piece missing at top rear of lockplate. Durs Egg was one of the most highly regarded gun makers of his day. 4-39788 MGM114 (1,800-2,200)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day. |