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Tatham & Egg Flintlock Dueling PistolsMagnificent set of English made large bore cased flintlock du

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:11,250.00 USD Estimated At:22,500.00 - 45,000.00 USD
Tatham & Egg Flintlock Dueling PistolsMagnificent set of English made large bore  cased flintlock du
Tatham & Egg Flintlock Dueling PistolsMagnificent set of English made large bore cased flintlock dueling pistols, circa 1785-1800. English brown finish with striping on 9" octagon barrel. English walnut stocks hand checkered on the grips. Inlaid brass tag in breech and the locks are marked "Tatham & Egg". Nose cap pommel cap, trigger guard and tang are engraved. Wood ramrod with brass end. Each pistol has roller frizzen springs, waterproof pans, brass touch holes andsliding hammer safety. Case has dovetail corners, green baize lined, diamond shaped ivory key escutcheon, brass pull knobs and concealed round brass handle in lid. Makers label reads "By his Majesty's Royal SettersPatent, waterproof gun lock, more certain & quicker fire, Jos..h Egg, Gun Maker, Corner of Piccadilly, Haymarket". Accessories include 3 way powder flask, cleaning rod and 2 single cavity bullet molds all of whichappear to be original to this set.. A very rare find.