GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
SUPERB 32 CALIBER "MY FRIEND" KNUCKLEDUSTER BY JAMES REID.REIDMY FRIEND11770.32Cal. 32 RF. Brass frame Knuckleduster mid-production 5-shot with single action operation and spur trigger. Later variation made without safety device but nicely marked "MY FRIEND" above cyl on frame. New York style engraved on frame with a shield pattern checkering at butt. A numbers matching gun and numbered on frame, cyl, trigger and cyl pin. PROVENANCE: The Carmen Gianforte Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall condition, with portions of silver wash finish remaining in protected areas. Scroll and vine engraving is very fine with a relatively large amount of coverage. Cyl and mechanics are excellent. A very difficult Knuckleduster to acquire as the total production was approximately 3,100 made from 1870 to 1882. Rarely encountered in any condition. 50603-35 TDW (2,000-3,000)