Blunt & Syms medium frame six-shot pepperbox pistol. The double-action pistol barrel has fluted barrel ribs, a ring trigger and bag-shaped, two-piece, walnut grips. The frame and backstrap are decorated with simple scroll and floral engraving. The frame has the scarce "BLUNT & SYMS/NEW YORK", marking. The numbers "194", "278" and "28" are stamped on the left grip and "194" and "278" are stamped on the right grip.

Very good plus. The barrel cluster has a dark, silver-gray patina with scattered, light, flash pitting on the muzzle and on the percussion nipples. The frame and trigger have a gray patina with some minor age texturing. The scroll and floral engraving and "BLUNT & SYMS" markings are sharp. This is a very good example of a scarce "BLUNT & SYMS" marked pepperbox. Mechanically fine.