There are no markings found on this pistol, but it certainly bears a resemblance to some of the work by Blunt & Syms of New York City in the 1830s to 1850s. Blunt & Syms manufactured some prototypes for Samuel Colt in the 1840s and are mostly known for their pepperbox handguns. The pistol has gold and platinum bands on the barrel, a German silver globe front sight, distinctive 7 inch long rear sight with elevation adjustment screw and very fine notch, unmarked back action lock with scroll engraving, plain German silver trigger with light pull, German silver furniture, an engraved bird inlay with a branch in its mouth (likely a dove with an olive branch) on the left side of the stock, horn forend cap, silver wedge escutcheons, and multi-point checkered round grip. The bird inlay may suggest this pistol was a peace offering of sorts. Given saw-handle pistols were often used in dueling, perhaps this was a peace offering after settling a disagreement with or without first exchanging shots. Whatever the case, this is a very attractive pistol. It comes in a hardwood case with French fitted interior containing the pistol, bore rod, key, short starter, compartments with patches and picket bullets, an oiler, a nickel powder flask, and a four cavity bullet mold that makes two round balls and two picket bullets at a time. Provenance: The Robert B. “Bob” Berryman Estate Collection