Lucius Pond Rimfire Revolver

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Lucius Pond Rimfire Revolver 

.32cal Rimfire “Pocket” Revolver made by Lucius W. Pond in Worcester, Mass. He was one of many small producers located in the City, which was a hotbed of firearms development and production. The top and side of the octagonal barrel on this example is marked: L.W. POND WORCESTER, MASS. PAT’D JULY 10.1860 Pond started production in 1861 with his .32 Caliber breech loading Six Shot Revolver. This features a barrel tip up system allowing access to the cylinder which had to be exposed to be loaded and re-loaded. It has walnut flat bottom grips, no trigger guard but a protected “spur” trigger being encased in a steel slot. The barrel is octagonal and measures 4 1/2″ in length. The Grips are quite nice, and look like they are made of burl walnut, with a series of twenty-four hash marks on the left grip.  Serial number matching 368 throughout.  Mainspring appears to be lacking as there is no pressure on the hammer when pulled.  Otherwise, a great display pistol with a great look.

Inventory Number: HAN 351