SPECTACULAR “MY FRIEND” KNUCKLEDUSTER BY JAMES REID WITH DOUBLE “MY FRIEND” MARKINGS.

SN 4554. Cal. 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) – Lot 2100

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Auction: Firearms - October 2016

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	2100	$6,325.00	SPECTACULAR “MY FRIEND” KNUCKLEDUSTER BY JAMES REID WITH DOUBLE “MY FRIEND” MARKINGS. SN 4554. Cal. 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) – Lot 2100 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - October 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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SPECTACULAR “MY FRIEND” KNUCKLEDUSTER BY JAMES REID WITH DOUBLE “MY FRIEND” MARKINGS.