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)