SCARCE CASED VEST POCKET SIZE SYMS PEPPERBOX PISTOL.

SCARCE CASED VEST POCKET SIZE SYMS PEPPERBOX PISTOL. SN 83. Cal. 28. Usual configuration with 2-1/2″ 5-shot bbl cluster that has full ribs and rnd action with bag-shaped grip & ring trigger. Grip frame is mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips. Bbl cluster has the manufacturer’s name “J.G. SYMS” on one rib and the initials “R-C” along with the SN on the front face of the bbls. Accompanied by a multicolor cloth-lined mahogany case with contoured divider in the bottom for the pistol, a tiny 28 caliber size eagle & stars double-sided flask, a tiny brass single cavity ball mold, a wood-handled steel combination jag/ramrod with brass ferrule, a functioning key and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. Bottom of the case has the hand-written inscription “31 Cal. Pepperbox 1820 / made by Hunter EMYES, New York / owned by Dr. F.M. Moss, Paris, Missouri / father of Mrs. J.K. Greer, Paris, KY” and across the bottom edge “Owner-D.A. Thomas / 155 E. Maine, Paris, KY”. Inside the case on the rear edge of the lid and rear edge of the bottom are hand-written “Dr. F.M. Moss / Paris MO”. Pepperboxes are not uncommon, however the tiny vest pocket sized are scarce and cased examples are rare. PROVENANCE: Dr. F.M. Moss, Paris, Missouri; D.A. Thomas, Paris, Kentucky. CONDITION: About good, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Bbl cluster retains about 50% glossy orig blue with the balance turning plum on the larger bbl areas. Frame and grip frame are a silver brown patina. Mechanics are a little loose but functional. Grips are sound and retain about 75% orig varnish. Case has a crack in the lid and a couple of grain checks with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of a restored finish. Interior, probably created from another function is lightly to moderately soiled with one end of the partition loose. 4-49386 JR415 (800-1,200)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2344	$2,006.00	SCARCE CASED VEST POCKET SIZE SYMS PEPPERBOX PISTOL. SN 83. Cal. 28. Usual configuration with 2-1/2″ 5-shot bbl cluster that has full ribs and rnd action with bag-shaped grip & ring trigger. Grip frame is mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips. Bbl cluster has the manufacturer’s name “J.G. SYMS” on one rib and the initials “R-C” along with the SN on the front face of the bbls. Accompanied by a multicolor cloth-lined mahogany case with contoured divider in the bottom for the pistol, a tiny 28 caliber size eagle & stars double-sided flask, a tiny brass single cavity ball mold, a wood-handled steel combination jag/ramrod with brass ferrule, a functioning key and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. Bottom of the case has the hand-written inscription “31 Cal. Pepperbox 1820 / made by Hunter EMYES, New York / owned by Dr. F.M. Moss, Paris, Missouri / father of Mrs. J.K. Greer, Paris, KY” and across the bottom edge “Owner-D.A. Thomas / 155 E. Maine, Paris, KY”. Inside the case on the rear edge of the lid and rear edge of the bottom are hand-written “Dr. F.M. Moss / Paris MO”. Pepperboxes are not uncommon, however the tiny vest pocket sized are scarce and cased examples are rare. PROVENANCE: Dr. F.M. Moss, Paris, Missouri; D.A. Thomas, Paris, Kentucky. CONDITION: About good, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Bbl cluster retains about 50% glossy orig blue with the balance turning plum on the larger bbl areas. Frame and grip frame are a silver brown patina. Mechanics are a little loose but functional. Grips are sound and retain about 75% orig varnish. Case has a crack in the lid and a couple of grain checks with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of a restored finish. Interior, probably created from another function is lightly to moderately soiled with one end of the partition loose. 4-49386 JR415 (800-1,200) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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