A Percussion Officers Pistol by Bentley of Liverpool. With sighted octagonal barrel, engraved ‘LIVERPOOL’ along the top flat, fitted with back-site towards the breech, foliate engraved breech with single platinum line, foliate engraved tang, signed border engraved lock, decorated with sprays of foliage, cock decorated en suite, full-stocked in walnut (pegged repair to the left side) chequered grip, with engraved steel mounts, comprising butt cap with engraved butt trap, foliate engraved trigger guard, with captive ramrod.
BENTLEY [1857-1873]
Custom gunmakers and dealers in Liverpool. Made cased .44 Cal percussion revolvers with accessories.
A. Merwyn Carey (1954) English, Irish and Scottish Firearms Makers, Acro Publishing Company, New York.
Dimensions:
Bore: 18 Bore
Barrel Length: 7.5 Inches (19.05 cm)
Overall Length: 13 Inches (33.02 cm)