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Lot 1005: Blunt & Syms Pepperbox Pistol 28 Percussion

Cased Unmarked Blunt & Syms Percussion Small Frame Variant Pepperbox with Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Lot 1005: Blunt & Syms Pepperbox Pistol 28 Percussion

Cased Unmarked Blunt & Syms Percussion Small Frame Variant Pepperbox with Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,750
Price Realized:
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Cased Unmarked Blunt & Syms Percussion Small Frame Variant Pepperbox with Accessories

Manufacturer: Blunt & Syms
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 28 Percussion
Barrel: 2 1/4 inch fluted
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 168
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured from the late 1830s to the 1850s. Small frame version with the five shot barrel cluster marked "R-C" on the face. Matching numbers on frame, faces of barrel cluster and head of barrel cluster screw. Fitted with two-piece bag shaped varnished grips with German silver screw escutcheons. Complete with a partitioned wooden case lined in green velvet, a bullet mold, an iron ramrod, and a double face powder flask.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The pepperbox retains 70% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The grips are excellent with a long scratch present on the right panel and a few minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with numerous minor handling marks and the lock escutcheon missing. The lining shows minor wear.



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