FINE CASED PAIR OF EGG MUFF PISTOLS.

FINE CASED PAIR OF EGG MUFF PISTOLS. Cal. 38. NSN. 1-1/2” oct bbls. Marked “JOSEPH EGG 1, PICADILLY,” on left side of frame, “LONDON” on right. One pistol has the number “0” on bbl and frame; the other has the number “1”. Frames and silver grip caps have light floral engraving with leaf borders. There is an engraved band around each muzzle. In an 8” x 6” solid mahogany case with knurled brass plate in the top. It is lined in green baize and has a label for “JOSEPH EGG & SONS / Gun, Rifle & Pistol Manufacturers / T2 v Royal Family / 1 Piccadilly, London”. Above the ornate royal crest is “Inventors of the Copper Cap / and Patentees of / Self Priming Percussion Guns.” Case contains a bullet mold, combination bbl wrench/nipple wrench, and “JD&S” powder flask in two covered compartments. CONDITION: Fine, with 40% blue and casehardening overall. Finely checkered grips show very little handling. Bullet mold has been cleaned. Combination tool retains most of its dull casehardening color. Lid of case has been repaired and refinished and is slightly warped. Powder flask is fine. 4-30240 FS128 (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	99	$4,312.00	FINE CASED PAIR OF EGG MUFF PISTOLS. Cal. 38. NSN. 1-1/2” oct bbls. Marked “JOSEPH EGG 1, PICADILLY,” on left side of frame, “LONDON” on right. One pistol has the number “0” on bbl and frame; the other has the number “1”. Frames and silver grip caps have light floral engraving with leaf borders. There is an engraved band around each muzzle. In an 8” x 6” solid mahogany case with knurled brass plate in the top. It is lined in green baize and has a label for “JOSEPH EGG & SONS / Gun, Rifle & Pistol Manufacturers / T2 v Royal Family / 1 Piccadilly, London”. Above the ornate royal crest is “Inventors of the Copper Cap / and Patentees of / Self Priming Percussion Guns.” Case contains a bullet mold, combination bbl wrench/nipple wrench, and “JD&S” powder flask in two covered compartments. CONDITION: Fine, with 40% blue and casehardening overall. Finely checkered grips show very little handling. Bullet mold has been cleaned. Combination tool retains most of its dull casehardening color. Lid of case has been repaired and refinished and is slightly warped. Powder flask is fine. 4-30240 FS128 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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.

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