James Reid "Knuckle Duster" .32 Rimfire (AH6246)

James Reid "Knuckle Duster" .32 Rimfire revolver. Manufactured 1876-1882. This brass frame knuckle duster is factory broad leaf engraved. This is a 5-shot revolver that serves as brass knuckles. The top strap on the left-side is marked "My Friend", patd Dec 26 1965. This is a well known oddity revolver and a favorite among gentlemen of the post-Civil War era. These are scare revolvers in .32 and .41 caliber.