4378 JAMES REID "MY FRIEND" KNUCKLE-DUSTER REVOLVER.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 350.00 USD
Estimated at 700.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Cal. 22 RF. S# 17474. 7-Shot, 1 1/2" bbl. cluster. Scarce silver-finished iron frame. The sides have foliate scroll engraving with punch-dot backgrounds and borderline engraving in other areas with checkering along the rear edge. The left side of the top strap is marked "MY FRIEND PAT'D DEC. 26, 1865." Estimated quantity of only 270 iron frames mfg. towards the end of production (1881–82). CONDITION: faded gray appearance showing scattered light pitting with a small amount of silver remaining in protected areas. Lightly pitted bores. Action sometimes catches and is difficult to cock. (01-24407/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.