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Antique HOPKINS & ALLEN “XL No. 4 NY” Single Action SPUR TRIGGER Revolver “Suicide Special” with ANTIQUE IVORY GRIPS
Guns International #: 101788825 Seller's Inventory #: 217352
Category: Hopkins & Allen Revolvers - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
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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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Description:
Antique HOPKINS & ALLEN “XL No. 4 NY” Single Action SPUR TRIGGER Revolver
“Suicide Special” with ANTIQUE IVORY GRIPS
Here we present an antique Hopkins & Allen XL No. 4 NY Spur Trigger Revolver, made in Norwich, Connecticut circa the 1870s-1880s. This revolver features 5 shots of .38 Rimfire and is marked "HOPKINS & ALLEN MFG. Co./PAT. MAR. 28. 71" on the top of the barrel. Hopkins and Allen produced dozens of pocket model revolvers, many not even marked with the company's name. While Colt and S&W owned the top end of the American market, H&A seemed focused on making their products within reach of the working man.
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.
The overall condition is fine. Original nickel finish. Excellent action. Bright bore, slightly pitted near the cylinder. Very good ivory grips, less than expected wear. Sharp markings. Numbers match throughout.
This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 3 inches.
Caliber: .38 rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1050
#217352
SOLD
Antique: Yes