Fine Modern & Antique Arms - July 2022 : Sale A0722 Lot 450
D. EGG, LONDON A RARE 120-BORE FLINTLOCK TRIPLE-BARRELLED TAP-ACTION POCKET-PISTOL, no visible serial number,

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D. EGG, LONDON
A RARE 120-BORE FLINTLOCK TRIPLE-BARRELLED TAP-ACTION POCKET-PISTOL, no visible serial number,
circa 1795, with round turn-off 1 1/4in. barrels (frozen), engraved borderline at breech, muzzles starred for key (absent) and numbered respectively '1', '2' & '3' from the lower upwards, the borderline engraved breeches with corresponding numbers, private proofs, border and trophy engraved slab-sided action signed on a gold oval on the right 'D. EGG' and with central cock, semi rainproof pan and sliding safe, the left side of action also with four position rotating tap, chequered walnut narrow bag-shaped butt and guarded trigger, the latter bearing a lead collection identity disc marked 'D.C.' within a diamond and '70' together with a crown, the exposed iron surfaces covered in a thick preserving lacquer, possibly concealing finish



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Estimate £1,000-1,500