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WILLIAMS & POWELL Percussion Officers Pistol Guns International #: 100794819 Seller's Inventory #: # 221 Category: Handguns - English Pistols - Antique Pistols - Percussion Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: romsey Company: ---- Member Since: 6/14/13 First Name: warren Last Name: ralph State: California Zip: 92103-5115 Country: United States Phone: (619) 323-1405 Fax: Number of Active Listings: 98 Total Number of Listings: 345 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. --- Payment Types Accepted: USPO money order,personal check Description: A beautiful percussion pistol by the well respected firm of WILLIAMS  & POWELL  that was located in Liverpool ( marked on the barrel)   England. It  is an Officers Model, also called a "Man Stopper" because of its large .54 caliber. This pistol would rate Fine/Excellent by NRA Antique standards. The 6" octogon damascus steel barrel has two gold bands near the hammer, a sign of high quality.The overall length is 11& 1/2". About 98% of the barrel finish remains . About 90% of the  blue remains on the other metal parts except the belt hook which was  left bright and blued at the end. . The 3/4 walnut stock is in excellent condition . The grip is finely checkered.  The sliding safety is non functional.   There is nice engraving on: the trigger guard, screws, the lock and hammer, and at the breech end of the barrel ( with two gold  bands). The gold bands are an indication of superior workmanship. .The hammer holds on full and half cock. The action is strong. There is a blank escutcheon plate on the rear of the handgrip This gunmaker was in business from 1844 to 1892.. This pistol would make a fine addition to anyones collection.. A piece of history that has been well preserved.. It is an antique so no FFL is required. It can be sent directly to a new proud owner. A NO INTEREST payment plan is available There will be a shipping charge.  See  more antique and modern pistols, etc. at "ROMSEY" and over 100 POWDER FLASKS. All reasonable offers considered. Price: $1,400.00 Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Williams & Powell England Model: Officers Percussion Pistol - Manstopper Serial Number: none Barrel Length: 6 Caliber Info: .54 Bore: smooth Condition: Excellent Metal Condition: 90 to 98% Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: good Barrels: one Barrel Type: octogon Action: percussion Triggers: one Stock: 3/4 walnut/checkered Finish: Damascus/blued Sights: front & rear Manufacture Date: ca. 1850 Engraving: lots Item Location: San Diego, California