Product Details
L.W. POND, USA
A .32 RIMFIRE TIP-UP SINGLE-ACTION SIX-SHOT REVOLVER, MODEL 'POCKET', serial no. 993,
being one of 4486 awarded to Smith & Wesson after successfully suing Pond over infringement of the Rollin White patent, the octagonal 4in. barrel signed on the top-flat 'L.W. POND, WORCESTER MASS. PAT'D JULY 10 1860', the left hand side additionally marked 'MANUF'D FOR SMITH & WESSON PAT'D APRIL 3 1855', tip-up two piece iron frame hinged at rear of top-strap, push button release to left hand lower frame, plain cylinder, colour hardened hammer and smooth flared walnut grips
Estimate £600-800
Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament