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7-SHOT ENGRAVED Antique JAMES REID “My Friend” KNUCKLE DUSTER .22 Revolver BRASS KNUCKLE PISTOL Combination

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7-SHOT ENGRAVED Antique JAMES REID “My Friend” KNUCKLE DUSTER .22 Revolver

BRASS KNUCKLE PISTOL Combination

Here we present an antique James Reid Manufactory “My Friend” Knuckle Duster Revolving Pistol, made circa 1876. These were produced from circa 1870 through 1882 with a total production of around 20,000 examples produced in the .22 caliber. 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 there, 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 seven shots of .22 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. The cylinder holds 7 shots of .22 rimfire.

The overall condition is good. Nice patina. The engravings and markings are clear. The action is strong.

This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel Length is 1-3/4 inches.

Caliber: .22 rimfire (Short, black powder)

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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Ancestry Guns considers all of our antique firearms as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R, or any license is required to posses, transport, sell or trade antique guns. All firearms sold by Ancestry Guns that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of Ancestry Guns' antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world.

These antique guns are not sold in “live” condition. They are sold as collector’s items for historical display. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. By purchasing an antique gun from Ancestry Guns you thereby release Ancestry Guns and its employees from any and all liability associated with use of our antique firearms.

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