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Title |
.32 Caliber Knuckle-Duster |
Collection |
General Weapons Collection |
Catalog Number |
2305.1 |
Description |
James Reid .32 Caliber Knuckle-Duster Revolver, marked "My Friend Pat. Dec. 26, 1865" over the cylinder on the left side of the frame (very worn), .32 caliber rimfire, 5 shot cylinder, Manufactured in Catskill, New York., all metal construction with handle/frame also acting as knuckles for use in a fight, brass frame/handle with broad scroll engraving, s/n 12492, manufactured from 1870-1882, cylinder pin is a replacement with a standard screw end, has rare trapdoor in handle held by screw to give access to main spring S/N 12492 |
Artist |
James Reid |
Maker |
James Reid |
People |
deGraffenried, Gaines |
Search Terms |
James Reid |
Credit line |
Museum Collection |