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Very Scarce Marked Blunt & Syms Medium-Frame Double Action Ring-Trigger Pepperbox

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD
Very Scarce Marked Blunt & Syms Medium-Frame Double Action Ring-Trigger Pepperbox
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Very Scarce Marked Blunt & Syms Medium-Frame Double Action Ring-Trigger Pepperbox, #R-C 81, .31 cal., 3.625" ribbed/fluted 6-shot barrel cluster marked in arch "Blunt & Syms/New York" in two places on face; loosely floral-engraved frame with top nipple shield and exaggerated two-stage right capping groove has underhammer, ring trigger, integral "bag-style" gripstraps, 2-pc. varnished walnut grips with signature B&S German-silver winged screw escutcheons. Mfg'd ca. 1830s-50s. Condition is very good retaining good traces of original barrel blue, the balance clean gunmetal gray, and overall occasional discoloration. Grips are smooth showing light wear and most original varnish. Edges, markings and engraving are sharp. Action is crisp, nipples are undamaged, smoothbores are bright showing light-to-moderate frosting. Marked B&S guns are very scarce, especially marked like this one. Est.: $750-$1,000. (Antique)