GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
SCARCE COLLECTOR''S LOT OF JAMES REID MODEL NO. 2 & MODEL NO. 4 PISTOLS. 2 REID MODEL 2, MODEL 4 2598, 2652 32, 32 1) .31/.32 cal dual ignition revolver for rim-fire and percussion. Six-shot rd cylinder, rare 8" octagon bbl., spur trigger, 2-pc walnut grips. The butt with aftermarket lanyard ring. This revolver has a spring loaded shell extractor under the bbl. This is a rare and hard to find revolver. 2) Model-2 low hump revolver .32 cal. 5-1/2" octagon bbl. Extractor on right side of frame. 6-shot cylinder. Spur trigger. 2-pc walnut grips. Orig lanyard ring in butt. Loading gate on right side of frame. Crowned muzzle. PROVENANCE: The Carmen Gianforte Collection. CONDITION: 1) Very good overall condition. All metal retains a gray patina with traces of orig blue finish. Grips rate very good with small grain separations at butt. Approx 40% varnish remains on grips. Mechanics are excellent and crisp. Bore is very good with minor orange peel. 2) Very good overall. All metal retains a gray patina with traces of orig blue finish. Grips rate very good and fit quite well. Grips retain approx 60-70% orig varnish. Mechanics are very good. Bore is very good with minor orange peel. 49895-15 JSL71 (1,850-2,250)
REID 2 2652 .32