James Reid manufactured under 11,000 of these .22 caliber pocket revolvers in the late 1860s to early 1880s. These .22s accounted for more than half of Reid's firearm production. This example has the later period "MY FRIEND PAT D. DEC 26 1865" marking on the left side of the top strap and has attractive factory scroll and punch dot engraving patterns. The serial number is on the butt, and the cylinder pin has the matching last two digits. These revolvers were designed for close quarters combat and doubled as a brass knuckle that could be deployed if the seven .22 rimfire rounds failed to stop an attack.

Very fine. 80% plus of the original nickel plating remains. Most of the loss is from flaking at the edges and some light oxidation/pitting on the side of the cylinder. The exposed brass displays an honest aged patina. The cylinder pin and trigger have dark brown patina, and the hammer has some brown and gray patina and light pitting. The action functions but does not lock up. The engraving and markings are crisp.