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Rare Antique Lucius W. Pond Single Action .32RF Pocket (Belt) Revolver / Civil War era Guns International #: 103527666 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Antique Revolvers - Cartridge - Rimfire American Pistols Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: steve03038 Member Since: 9/13/13 State: Florida Country: United States Premium Seller Number of Active Listings: 34 Total Number of Listings: 245 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Personal check, bank check, postal money order, Zelle, Venmo, or Cash App Description: ANTIQUE Rare Lucius W. Pond Single Action Pocket (Belt) Revolver Manufacturer: Lucius W. Pond Location: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA Production Period: approx. 1861–1870 Typical Caliber: .32 Rimfire (pocket model) Action: Single-action Capacity: 6-shot cylinder Barrel Lengths:  4"octagon barrels Frame Type: Tip-up hinged frame for loading Trigger: Spur trigger Finish: Originally blued steel frame, barrel, and cylinder (often found today with gray/brown patina) Grips: Smooth Walnut Barrel Markings  “L.W. POND WORCESTER MASS PAT’D JULY 10 1860” “MANUF’D FOR SMITH & WESSON PAT’D APRIL 5 1855” (rare litigation-related marking) Condition: 4” barrel with a good bore showing moderate spot  pitting , light oxidation and still showing evident rifling.  Blued metal finish has faded to an antique gun-metal gray patina with some light surface pitting on the receiver in front of the cylinder. Smooth walnut grips are in very good condition with light handling marks.. All parts are correctly numbered to the gun and all barrel markings are clear and legible. Mechanically works well in single action with a strong hammer spring. Timing is good, barrel to frame lock-up has a little play. Historical Company Background Lucius Willson Pond was a Worcester, Massachusetts machinist and inventor who began producing cartridge revolvers around 1861, during the American Civil War era. At that time, Smith & Wesson controlled the famous Rollin White patent for a bored-through cylinder, which allowed metallic cartridges to be loaded from the rear of the cylinder. Pond’s revolver used a similar cartridge system and was therefore considered an infringement on the S&W patent. In 1862, Smith & Wesson (with Rollin White) successfully sued Pond. As part of the settlement: Pond had to turn over thousands of revolvers to Smith & Wesson. Those guns were stamped “Manufactured for Smith & Wesson Pat’d April 5, 1855.” S&W resold them to the public after paying Pond roughly his manufacturing cost.  About 4,000–4,500 revolvers were involved in this arrangement, making these marked examples particularly interesting to collectors.    Afterward, Pond attempted alternate designs to avoid the patent but these were awkward and commercially unsuccessful, and production ended around 1870. Antique guns are sold as collector items only with no representation as to their safety to shoot or use.  These revolvers were made for Black Powder cartridges only Asking $675.    all reasonable offers considered.   If you buy more than 1 firearm from me , I will discount each addition firearm at 15% off the listing price.  This firearm is an antique and no FFL is required. Please include an ID for proof of age, unless you have purchased from me in the past.   It is your responsibility to make sure the item is legal in your state and you must be 21 years of age or older to purchase. FREE USPS priority shipping will be provided.  This gun is sold "as-is" as a collectible with no warranty express or implied. and no returns. Payment can be made with bank check, postal, money order, or personal check and must be sent within 7 days of close. For instant payment please contact me for account info and item will be shipped as soon as funds are receive. I can take Venmo, Zelle or Cash App. For credit card purchase use the GunTab icon at checkout.  An email with tracking number will be sent as soon as item is shipped.   Price: $675.00 Antique: Yes Handgun Caliber: .32 Rimfire Manufacturer: L.W.Pond Model: Pocket revolver Serial Number: 5720 Barrel Length: 4