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JAMES REID MY FRIEND "KNUCKLE DUSTER" REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,000.00 USD
JAMES REID MY FRIEND  KNUCKLE DUSTER  REVOLVER.
Cal. 22 RF. S# 12995. Approx. 10,700 mfg. 1868-1882 w/in S# range 3500 to 17715. Later variation mfg. w/out safety w/ "MY FRIEND" & patent date on top strap. This model comprised 50% of all Reid production. Engraved brass frame & unfluted steel 7 shot cyl. numbered "95"; both nickel plated. CONDITION: overall very good appearance w/ slight plating loss on frame plus peppery oxidation on cyl. Cyl. bores have light pitting but chamber areas better appearing. Seldom encountered proper cyl. cycling. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22449/NW). ANTIQUE. $750-1,000.