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JAMES REID "MY FRIEND" KNUCKLE-DUSTER REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
JAMES REID  MY FRIEND  KNUCKLE-DUSTER REVOLVER.
Cal. 22 RF. S# 17582. 7-Shot 1 1/2" bbl. cluster. Scarce iron frame, estimated quantity of only 270 produced toward the end of production in 1881–82. Full nickel finish. The sides of the frame have vine-type foliate scroll engraving with punch-dot backgrounds, transitioning to geometric engraving in other areas with checkering along the backstrap. The left side of the top strap is marked "MY FRIEND PAT'D DEC. 26, 1865." CONDITION: cyl. retains over 80% silver, showing spots of wear and drag lines. The frame has 30% silver remaining. Lightly pitted bores. Action cocks and fires properly. (01-24405/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.