Approximately 10,000 of these magazine pistols were manufactured from 1871 to 1888. This Joseph Rider design is one of the most unusual of 19th century pocket pistols using a tubular magazine, which is located under the barrel. Blade front sight with rear sight being a hole in the cocking lever. Magazine loads from the muzzle end. Standard two line address/Rider patent date marking on top of the barrel rib. The pistol is nickel plated, with the trigger niter blue. The sides of the frame and the backstrap are engraved with a broad leaf floral scroll and punch dot design. The upper barrel flats have a simple vine pattern and side flats and backstrap border have a wavy line and circle pattern. The upper frame flats have a geometric and feather pattern. Fitted with smooth two piece rosewood grips.

Excellent. The pistol retains 90% plus original untouched nickel finish with some scattered flaking. There is some minor pitting on some of the exposed metal surfaces. The engraving and markings are crisp and clear.The grips are fine with a minor crack forming on the left panel (it appears this has occurred from over tightening the screw), some high edge wear and a few scattered minor dings. Mechanically fine.