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Antique James Reid “My Friend” 7-Shot Single-Action Knuckle-Duster Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:475.00 USD
Antique James Reid “My Friend” 7-Shot Single-Action Knuckle-Duster Revolver
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Antique James Reid "My Friend" 7-Shot Single-Action Knuckle-Duster Revolver, #5440, .22 RF cal., 1.5" cylinder doubles as barrel group, has screw-out winged arbor/ejector rod; distinctive "brass knuckler" frame is marked "My Friend Pat'd. Dec. 26, 1865" at left topstrap, has removable left sideplate, loose floral/scroll engraving with crosshatched "thumbprint" at wrist. Mfg'd ca. 1868-82. Condition is near fine retaining no cylinder blue, with light-to-moderate erosion and 75% original silver. Edges, markings and engraving are sharp. Action is crisp, smoothbores are bright showing mild frosting. Est.: $800-$1,200. (Antique)