Cased Pair of Percussion Breech Loading Pocket Pistols by Dooley of Liverpool

Superb cased pair of percussion breech loading pocket pistols with concealed triggers by Dooley of Liverpool.  1 5/8 inch .45 caliber smooth bore screw barrels.  Overall length 6 inches.  Brass frames with scroll engraving signed Dooley on one side and Liverpool on the other.  Finely checkered walnut grips with engraved silver escutcheons and engraved silver butt caps.  British proofs on frame and barrel.  Original oak case with a brass escutcheon in excellent condition.  Inside it has the seller's label, John Blanche, Church Street, London.  Case has a mold marked 30, a small flask in excellent condition decorated with stars, a barrel wrench with a nipple wrench on the end, ivory handled screw driver, a key, and two covered compartments.  Guns are in superb condition with blued barrels.  Mechanically perfect with a very crisp action.  They don't appear to have had much use.

Price

$4500 (US)

Conditions

Certified check or money order ships on receipt. For personal checks, I ship as soon as the check clears. Buyer pays shipping. NY state residents pay sales tax. Five day inspection with full refund less shipping if returned as received. Items are for collecting purposes only. These are antiques and should not be fired. 

To purchase this item, you can call Ken Drake at (516) 799-4694 or email him at KenDrake@mindspring.com.