JAMES REID “MY FRIEND” .22 CALIBER KNUCKLE DUSTER

JAMES REID “MY FRIEND” .22 CALIBER KNUCKLE DUSTER

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$995.00

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Item Code: 205-184

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The Ried “My Friend” Knuckle Duster was, at the time, an innovative design, incorporating a seven-shot, .22 caliber revolver with the bludgeoning features of a knuckle duster. The sentiment of Mr. Reid behind these design features was “Never shoot a man if you can knock him down.”

The overall condition of this example is very good. A brass frame forms the grip, trigger guard, and frame surrounding the cylinder. Originally silver plated, this specimen retains 50% - 60% of that plating, majority is still on left side. This frame is engraved with floral design overall and with a shield-shaped area of checkering on the back of grip. Stamped on left side over the cylinder is, “MY FRIEND PATD DEC. 26, 1865” with a small “ding” over “friend”. Serial numbered 7199 on bottom of trigger guard.

A 1.5” long cylinder is contained within the frame, with no actual barrel protruding. A central “pin” holds the cylinder in place. Locking spring remains under barrel. Hammer, trigger, and indexing mechanics all work well.

An interesting, and odd, revolver in very good condition.  [jet][ph:L]

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