Manufactured in 1877, this is one of only approximately 100 Model No. 2 knuckle duster revolvers manufactured by James Reid. These were a slightly updated version, with an added barrel, of the distinctive revolver that has made James Reid famous. The top of the barrel is unmarked but the bottom under the cylinder pin is numbered "24" to match the gun. The left side of the top strap is marked "MY FRIEND PATD.DEC.26.1865." The frame has flourishes of factory engraved floral scroll. The full serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame and the last two digits, "24", are on the bottom of the barrel and rear face of the cylinder.

Very good, retains strong traces of the original blue and silver finishes with the balance having thinned to mostly a mottled grey patina or an attractively aged brass with crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. An already scarce Reid No. 2 Knuckle Duster revolver made even more rare by its 3 inch barrel!