(A) RARE JAMES REID POCKET REVOLVER MODEL 4 POCKET REVOLVER.

(A) RARE JAMES REID POCKET REVOLVER MODEL 4 POCKET REVOLVER. Only 1070 of these strange revolvers were made between 1863 through 1865. Its most interesting feature is the six shot cylinder in which the nipples could be added or removed allowing percussion operation, hence the loading lever or, once removed, the hammer is designed to fire a self contained rimfire cartridge. Right side of frame has a loading gate and features the octagon barrel which has the James Reid legend, exposed hammer, spur trigger, and square butt rosewood grips. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Metal is all grey patina exhibiting some age spotting. Cylinder has matching number. One percussion nipple remains. Mechanically sound retaining a defined bore that shows some abrasion. Name Value Barrel Length 4" Caliber/Bore .31 Percussion / .32 RF FFL Status Antique Manufacturer James Reid Model 4 Serial Number 2982, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 4", Caliber/Bore, .31 Percussion / .32 RF, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, James Reid, Model, 4, Serial Number, 2982

Stima:361,68€

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