GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
SPECTACULAR "MY FRIEND" KNUCKLEDUSTER BY JAMES REID WITH DOUBLE "MY FRIEND" MARKINGS. (The Carmen Gianforte Collection)REIDMY FRIEND4554.22Cal. 22 RF. Brass frame traditional Knuckleduster pattern frame. Broad New York style engraving. Early 3-pin frame with safety device. Double marked "MY FRIEND" below cyl and "MY FRIEND" with patent dates above cyl. Numbers matching gun with numbers found on frame, trigger, safety device, cyl and cyl pin. This gun has right hand cyl pin threads. Very early production. PROVENANCE: The Carmen Gianforte Collection. CONDITION: Superb overall condition, with most all nickel finish remaining. Engraving is well executed and very pleasing. Chambers and mechanics are excellent and functioning inclusive of the safety device. A spectacular example and would be difficult to improve upon and the only one I have seen with the double "MY FRIEND" markings. 50603-19 TDW (1,500-2,500)