GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
VERY FINE LOT OF THREE KNUCKLEDUSTER REVOLVERS BY JAMES REID.REIDMY FRIEND9931.22Cal. 22. Knuckleduster-Transition model. Brass frame, single action with 6-shot cyl. New York style engraved marked "MY FRIEND" above cyl. Late 2-pin design made without safety. Matching numbers found on frame, cyl and cyl pin. This frame along with a few others was made about the time when Reid made the decision to eliminate the safety as a cost cutting measure. The grooves for the safety on these frames were already cut. Rather than scrap these frames Reid plugged the cutout with a piece of brass. Quite scarce and known as the Transition model by collectors. PROVENANCE: The Carmen Gianforte Collection. CONDITION: Good overall, with good chambers. Mechanics are somewhat sticky and need some attention. Engraving very nicely done with a small amount of distress towards butt. The most classic of all American Western gambling pocket guns. 50603-32 TDW (1,800-2,700)
REID KNUCKLE DUSTER 10248 .22 Cal. 22. Brass Knuckleduster pattern frame with 7-shot cyl. New York style engraved. Nicely marked "MY FRIEND" above cyl on frame. Numbers matching on frame, cyl and cyl pin. Later transitional model being a 2-pin variation made without safety mechanism. PROVENANCE: The Carmen Gianforte Collection. CONDITION: Very fine overall having mellowed to a somewhat chocolate patina. Chambers and mechanics are excellent. Some very light spotting on exterior of cyl is present but in no way detracts from the firearm. A slight amount of wear is evident on frame giving it a pleasant carried appearance. 50603-37 TDW (800-1,200)
REID MY FRIEND 11603 .22 Cal. 22. Knuckleduster pattern frame with 6-shot cyl. Spur trigger single action operation. New York style engraved with broad scroll engraving. Late manufacture having a 2-pin style frame made without safety feature. Manufactured 1868 through 1882. Manufactured with brass frame. PROVENANCE: The Carmen Gianforte Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Has a very pleasant overall patina finish. Mechanics need attention as it does not like to function properly with hammer pulled to rear. 50603-34 TDW (800-1,200)