A D.Egg Officers Pistol
A Flintlock Officers Pistol by D.Egg of London. With round barrel engraved, ‘D.EGG LONDON’ along the top flat and stamped with Tower of London private proofs, double line engraved lock signed ‘D.EGG’ full stocked in walnut with brass mounts in the military style.
Son of Leonz Egg, gunmaker, Switzerland. Born 1748, baptised Urs Christian. After a short stay in Paris, came to London and worked for John Twigg, 1772. Granted denization in 1791. Gunmaker & Sword Cutler. Became gunmaker to George IV & Duke of York. Renowned for his fine workmanship.
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