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ANTIQUE #SA1200185

Joseph Egg London Cased Saw-handled Percussion Target Pistol, Circa 1825–1835

£1,800    $2,432    €2,072
A good original example of a cased English saw-handled percussion target pistol by Joseph Egg of London, dating from the early 19th century, circa 1825–1835.
 
The pistol has a long octagonal steel barrel signed in gold “J. Egg London”, with engraved percussion lock marked “Joseph Egg” and fitted with a finely shaped hammer. The walnut stock is formed with the characteristic saw-handle target grip, chequered for hold and terminating in a white metal butt cap. It retains its under-barrel ramrod and shows the proportions typical of London target pistols of the period.
 
Presented in a fitted mahogany case with red baize lining and trade label for Joseph Egg & Sons, Gun, Rifle and Pistol Manufacturers, Piccadilly, London, together with accessories including powder flasks and bullet mould. A handsome and well-balanced early Victorian target pistol by one of London’s respected gunmakers.
 
Condition Report:
 
• Lock functioning correctly at time of cataloguing
 
• Barrel showing areas ...
Antique SA1200185 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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