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LUCIUS W. POND FRONT LOADING SEPERATE CHAMBERS

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
LUCIUS W. POND FRONT LOADING SEPERATE CHAMBERS
REVOLVER. Cal. 32 RF. S# 1844. Bbl. 5", octagon with blade sight. Six-shot round cyl. with individual removable steel chambers; this was an attempt to circumvent the Rollin White patent owned by Smith & Wesson. Brass frame with spur trigger and an unusual cyl. release pin having a small screwdriver, which inserts through the butt. Nickel finish. Two-piece walnut grips. Estimated production of 5,000. CONDITION: 80% nickel. Grips show wear and handling marks. Good mechanics. Lightly pitted bore retains strong rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of a Tennessee Gentleman. (01-25689/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.