This video delves into the James Reid No.2 Revolver, a .32 caliber, 7-shot rimfire firearm manufactured in New York City. Before his more famous "My Friend" knuckleduster revolvers, James Reid produced traditional revolvers like this Number 2 pattern. The video highlights that these were made in violation of the Rollin White patent, but due to low production numbers, they did not attract legal attention. Reid cleverly circumvented patent issues by only marking the guns with the names of his wholesale distributors. The description also points out the revolver's effective loading gate system, but notes its cumbersome disassembly process, which requires unscrewing the barrel to remove the cylinder.
This video explores an assortment of James Reid "My Friend" knuckleduster pepperboxes, also referred to as "knucklers." The description highlights James Reid as a Catskills gunsmith of Irish descent who is renowned for these unique firearms. It details that Reid produced approximately 23,000 of these guns with 17 employees at their peak. The video will showcase major variants and a special-order revolver model. The guns were offered in .22, .32, and .41 caliber rimfire, with both brass and iron frames.
This video examines the unique "My Friend" knuckle-duster revolver, a defensive firearm produced in upstate New York by James Reid's company. Available from the late 1860s to the early 1880s, this weapon served a dual purpose as both a .22 caliber, 7-shot revolver and a striking implement. The description highlights its historical context and manufacturing origin.
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