Manufactured in 1883 and also known as the "Protector", only about 360 were manufactured, falling in the serial number range of about 18,240 to 18,600. A revision of the Knuckle-Duster design, larger in the front to accommodate the barrel and showing an enlarged finger hole. Marked "REIDS NEW MODEL .32/MY FRIEND" on the left side of the barrel, with the serial number on the bottom of the frame and matching "76" on the rear cylinder face, cylinder pin, cylinder pin latch and underside of the barrel. Five round fluted cylinder, spur type hammer, grooved cylinder pin and loading groove on the right side of the frame (not encountered on all New Models). Scroll and punch dot engraving is present on the sides of the frame, with a decorative border around the checkered back strap. In the catalogs of the time, this "New 5 Shot Protector" was advertised as the "Handsomest Revolver In the Market", "Elegantly hand engraved", and "In mechanism and finish equal to any Colt or Smith & Wesson". Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection

Very fine. The revolver retains 80% unpolished, frosted original nickel finish showing flaking. The engraving is crisp. Mechanically needs work as cylinder is out of time.