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Engraved Hopkins & Allen XL No. 1 Revolver with Pearl Grips
Guns International #: 100932906 Seller's Inventory #: 5369
Category: Hopkins & Allen Revolvers - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Engraved Hopkins & Allen XL No. 1 Revolver with Pearl Grips
With Mother of Pearl Grips & Engraved Flowers
Here we present an antique Engraved Hopkins & Allen XL No. 1 Spur Trigger Pocket Revolver, made circa 1870s. These pocket-sized revolvers and many like them were made by various companies such that the price easily undercut better known and established companies like Colt. As a result, many of Colt’s similar lines were shut down for their inability to compete. During a time when many, if not most people carried a firearm, these affordable little revolves were small enough to conceal and carry, yet provide some level of protection or peace of mind, even when the town did not allow firearms within its limits.
It was not until 1948 that the term “Suicide Special” was coined and proliferated by Duncan McConnel in his article for the NRA’s American Rifleman. 10 years later in 1958 Donald Blake Webster published his book about them, Suicide Specials. There were quite literally dozens of companies making these at the end of the 19th century, curiously being “trade named” all sorts of things, for example: Defender, Blue Jacket, Red Jacket, Electric, Smoker and many more! They are typically rimfire and have the spur trigger, much like their progenitor the S&W No. 1 Revolver. Though they do not have the name recognition of Colt’s, Smith & Wesson and Remington, they still represent a period in American history and present an opportunity for collectors with relatively minimal investment.
This specimen is factory engraved and holds 7 shots of .22 rimfire short. The top of the octagonal barrel reads “HOPKINS & ALLEN MFG. CO./PAT. MAR. 28 1871”. The top strap reads “XL No. 1”. Each side of the gun features engraved flowers.
Condition is very fine. The original nickel finish is virtually complete. The cylinder and cylinder axis pin retain some of the original blue. The engraving and markings are clear and legible. The mother of pearl grips are luminescent and fine. The bore is very good. The action is excellent. Here is a gem of a spur trigger revolver!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 2-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .22 Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$700
#5369
SOLD
Antique: Yes