Description: RARE 4 BARREL D.EGG FLINTLOCK DUCKFOOT PISTOL: 38 bore; 2 5/8" splayed, round brass barrels, numbered, 1, 2, 3 & final barrel not numbered; The Gunmaker's Company London struck to the breech; brass borderline engraved centre hammer boxlock action; lhs inscribed D.EGG & military trophies, lhs flags, cannon, trophies & inscribed LONDON; fitted with a swan necked cock & sliding safety; plain steel t/guard with floral tribute to the centre; sharp profiles, clear engraving & markings; mellow finish to barrels, breech & box lock action; vg finely chequered walnut bag shaped walnut grips with oval silver escutcheon; all complete; gwo & vg cond. Presented in a mahogany travelling desk case, re-fitted in the French style & lined in burgundy velvet; accessories include pewter oil bottle, vent brush, turn screw set, combination pincer mould & turn off key, 3 way flask & rod. C.1820 N/L
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