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A Fine 25-Bore Flintlock D.B. Covert GunBy Durs Egg, London, No. 834, Circa 1816-20
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Find your local specialistA Fine 25-Bore Flintlock D.B. Covert Gun
By Durs Egg, London, No. 834, Circa 1816-20
By Durs Egg, London, No. 834, Circa 1816-20
61.2 cm. barrels
Footnotes
Although the gold escutcheon bears no crest, the engraving on the trigger-plate suggests that this gun may have been made for the Prince Regent or one of his friends
The Prince Regent, later King George IV (d. 1830) was the leading patron of the principal London gunmakers. His collection of weapons, antique and modern, formed the Carlton House Armoury, which was the basis of the present Royal Collection at Windsor Castle. His enthusiasm led to large debts, the largest of all being to Durs Egg (£1,837 in 1795)
For a very similar gun (No. 805) see Christie's London, Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 9 November 2000, lot 75








