GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
SUPERB LOT OF THREE "MY FRIEND" KNUCKLEDUSTER REVOLVERS BY JAMES REID.REIDMY FRIEND4295.22Cal. 22. Brass Knuckleduster pattern frame with spur trigger and 7-shot cyl. New York style engraved with scroll and vine and a dot punch background. Nicely marked "MY FRIEND" on lower strap. This is one of the most distinctive and well known Western/gambling weapons of the era. Manufacture 1868 through 1882 with approximately 11,000 produced. PROVENANCE: The Carmen Gianforte Collection. CONDITION: Exceptional overall condition having attained a very pleasant and mellow patina overall. Mechanics and chambers are excellent. A far better than average knuckle duster revolver. 50603-14 TDW (2,500-3,500)
REID MY FRIEND 4454 .22 Cal. 22. Brass Knuckleduster pattern frame. 7-shot cyl. Single action operation. Marked "MY FRIEND" on lower strap and is nicely embellished with scroll and vine engraving with a chase line surrounding. Manufactured 1868 through 1882 with a production of approximately 11,000. Early example with right handed cyl pin threads and safety. PROVENANCE: The Carmen Gianforte Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition overall with exterior having turned a nice, pleasant dark patina. Mechanics and chambers are very fine. One of the most distinctive weapons of the 1880s Western gambling era. 50603-18 TDW (600-1,000)
REID MY FRIEND 6728 .22 Cal. 22. Exceptional with brass Knuckleduster pattern frame with 7-shot cyl. Spur trigger with single action operation marked "MY FRIEND" on top of frame. New York style engraved with scroll and vine dot punch background. Manufactured 1868 through 1882. A piece of classic Americana. Fine early example. PROVENANCE: The Carmen Gianforte Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, with excellent chambers and mechanics. A light chocolate patina overall with excellent markings. A far better Knuckleduster showing no distress and having great eye appeal. 50603-28 TDW (800-1,200)