A FINE SIX-SHOT DOUBLE-ACTION PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER with case-hardened barrel-block (minor pitting) engraved with a band of foliage around the muzzles, signed German silver action engraved with scrollwork on a hatched ground, engraved case-hardened bar-hammer, blued thumbpiece safety-catch, scroll engraved back-strap, engraved shaped trigger-guard also of German silver, finely chequered figured walnut grips, blued trigger, and engraved case-hardened pommel forming a butt-trap with scroll engraved lid: in original fitted mahogany case lined in plum velvet, with accessories and illustrated trade label, in fine condition with much original finish, by William Dooley, 11 Ranelagh, Liverpool, Birmingham proof marks, circa 1850