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Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
Civil War Revolvers

Lucius W. Pond .32 Rim Fire Front-Loading Separate Chambers Revolver


Description:
Lucius W. Pond Front-Loading Revolver

Make & Model
- Manufacturer: Lucius W. Pond (Worcester, Massachusetts)
- Model: Front-Loading Revolver with Removable Separate Chambers - Caliber: .32 Rimfire
- Action Type: Single Action Spur Trigger Revolver
- Capacity: 6 shots
- Production Years: 1863 - 1870
- Estimated Total Production: Approx. 5,000 units

Specifications
- Serial Number: 1100
- Barrel Length: 5 inches
- Frame Material: Brass (gilded finish originally)
- Cylinder & Barrel Finish: Originally blued, now faded with patina - Grips: Walnut - original with light dents and handling marks
- Unique Features:
- Front-loading cylinder with removable chambers
- Brass frame construction
- Distinctive design related to Moore and National Firearms
- Barrel marked clearly with Lucius W. Pond, Worcester, Mass.Pat'd .Sept.8.1863. 
   Pat'd.Nov.8.1864
   1100

Condition Overview
- Mechanical Condition: Good; cylinder indexes, though timing is slightly off
- Hammer Spring: Strong
- Barrel Marking: Clear and legible
- Cylinder Finish: Faded blue
- Grips: Intact, minor wear consistent with age
- Overall: A solid example of a rare Civil War-era revolver with collectible value Historical Background: Lucius W. Pond Revolvers

Lucius W. Pond was a Massachusetts-based inventor and manufacturer active during the American Civil War. Known for producing small, innovative pocket pistols, Pond's work was directly influenced by other front-loading revolver designs of the era - notably those of Moore's Patent Firearms Co., which were subject to legal action by Smith & Wesson for patent infringement on the bored-through cylinder used with metallic cartridges.
Pond's revolvers featured a clever workaround: Instead of a bored-through cylinder like Smith & Wesson's, his design used removable chambers which loaded from the front and were then inserted into the cylinder. This circumvented the Rollin White patent and still allowed the use of .32 rimfire metallic cartridges - a major advancement at the time.
His revolvers were relatively well-made, often sporting brass frames and blued steel components, and were marketed toward soldiers and civilians during the Civil War. Although they were never adopted as official military sidearms, many found their way into the hands of Union soldiers as privately purchased sidearms.
Due to low production numbers (approx. 5,000), especially compared to larger manufacturers like Colt and Smith & Wesson, Pond's revolvers are now scarce and desirable among collectors - particularly when they retain original parts, finish, and legible markings.
 

• The current condition of the item listed has been described to the best of my ability . Please examine the photos , text thoroughly and make sure to ask any and all questions 
• This revolver comes with a small presentation case and 6 rounds of vintage .32 Rimfire ammo
• Rarity: With only 5,000 units produced, the L.W. Pond Revolver with removable chambers  is considered extremely rare and holds significant value in Civil War-era firearm collections. I have seen these go at action years ago in the $2000- $3000 range 

This is an antique and no FFL required.   FREE USPS priority mail shipping .  This gun is sold "as-is" as a collectible with no refund and no return.
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$950

 

Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .32 Rimfire
Manufacturer: L.W.Pond
Model: .32 Pocket revolver
Barrel Length: 5

Price: $950.00