These mid-19th century large bore percussion pistols remain in superb original condition. William Dooley is recorded as working in Liverpool from 1836 and resident at his 11 Ranelagh address from 1846 until 1864. With casehardened barrels each engraved with a band of stylized foliage at the muzzle, the upper barrels with bead front sights and signed “DOOLEY. 11 RANELAGH ST.T, LIVERPOOL”, the lower barrels with stirrup ramrod. Casehardened actions and furniture including trigger guards and butt caps with hinged trap covers. Blued belt hooks and triggers. The breech ends of the barrels, actions and furniture engraved with scrollwork. Walnut butts with fine multi-point checkering and blank rectangular silver initial escutcheons inset at the wrists. London proof marks. In fitted mahogany case lined in green baize, the lid with Wm. Dooley printed trade label. With some accessories comprising three-way brass mounted copper powder flask, iron No.13 bullet mold, Dixon & Sons pewter oiler, a percussion nipple wrench, turnscrew, black lacquered cap tin and brass mounted cleaning rod with jag.

Extremely fine. The pistol retains 85% plus original finish throughout with some age fading to some of the casehardened finish but primarily strong, vibrant colors. The belt hook retains 80% blued finish. The excellent walnut stock has crisp checkering and occasional scattered bruises. Mechanically excellent. The case is good with the lining partially replaced, lid with evidence of old glued repair around edging, and the trade label stained. The accessories are good.

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Extremely fine. 75% of the original finish remains throughout with some areas of age fading on the casehardened finish but mainly strong and vibrant case colors overall. The belt hook retains 80% blued finish. The excellent walnut stock has crisp checkering and minor handling and storage marks. Mechanically excellent.