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REID My Friend KNUCKLE DUSTER .32 Antique Revolver
Guns International #: 101097049 Seller's Inventory #: 22012
Category: Reid Knuckle Dusters - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
REID My Friend KNUCKLE DUSTER .32 Antique Revolver
1800s Catskill NY BRASS KNUCKLE PISTOL Combination
Here we present an antique James Reid Manufactory “My Friend” Knuckler Revolving Pistol, made circa 1875. Only 10,000 of these were produced from about 1868 to 1882, making them quite scarce.
The maker, James Reid, was born in Belfast, Ireland, was trained as a gunsmith in Glasgow, Scotland, and then migrated to the United States where he first set up shop in New York City. In 1865, he moved his family and then his shop to Catskill to get out of the city and into the country for health reasons. He kept a gristmill and his gun manufactory where he spent the next decade and a half producing his famous little gun, and was successful in spite of the fierce competition of 1870s small arms manufacturing. This was a time when small, single action pocket revolvers were so plentiful that Colt could hardly compete. But this pistol had the five shots of .32 and the ability to be turned around and used to knock some teeth out. Not a bad feature on a revolver for a rough and tumble end of the 19th Century. Certainly, no wonder why it would be called “My Friend”.
This specimen features an engraved brass frame with nickel cylinder. The cylinder holds 5 shots of .32 rimfire. The overall condition is good. The lettering is clear and legible. The serial numbers match. Bores are in very good condition and the action is functional.
This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Caliber: .32 rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2000
#22012
SOLD
Antique: Yes