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Antique Blunt & Syms Saw-Handle Double Action Ring-Trigger Pepperbox Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:425.00 USD
Antique Blunt & Syms Saw-Handle Double Action Ring-Trigger Pepperbox Pistol
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Antique Blunt & Syms Saw-Handle Double Action Ring-Trigger Pepperbox Pistol, #42, .31 Cal., 3.875" ribbed 6-shot barrel group; frame with small nipple shield at top has floral engraving at sides and top, ring trigger and underhammer, integral flat-butt gripstraps, varnished walnut grips with raised molding and signature B&S German-silver winged screw escutcheons. Mfg'd ca. 1830s-50s. Condition is fine retaining approx. 95% smooth barrel brown and 40% frame blue, the balance smooth gunmetal gray. Grips are sound showing very minor marks and 96% original varnish. Edges, markings and engraving are sharp. Action is crisp, all 6 nipples are excellent, smoothbores are bright showing light frosting and a couple spots of mild erosion. An exceptional B&S pistol, particularly so with dual finishes. Est.: $750-$1,000. (Antique)