Williams & Powell were active c. 1833-1892, and this pistols would date to the first half of that range. They have smoothbore, Damascus barrels with dovetailed blade and notch sights, swivel mounted ramrods, and "WILLIAMS & POWELL LIVERPOOL" marked on top. The breeches have pierced platinum plugs and platinum bands. The locks are signed "WILLIAMS & POWELL," and the locks and furniture have classic scroll and border engraving. The nearly full-length stocks have checkered wrists, horn forend caps, "RB" stamped at the toes, and trapdoor compartments in the pommels. The pair come in a period hardwood case with green baize lining, a trade label inside the lid stating: "WILLIAMS & POWELL/Successors to the late/PATRICK/GUNMAKER/TO/His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester/25 SOUTH CASTLE STREET/Late Pool Lane,/LIVERPOOL," small powder flask, loading rod, "30" marked ball mold, a few balls and patches, and a turned bone or stag-horn container.

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