Please text anytime 6476871484. Fully functional revolver in very good condition. No PAL required.
Reloadable ammo is available but sold separately for $10 each.
Hopkins & Allen "XL No. 4 NY", .38 Rim Fire Revolver
The XL series of Hopkins & Allen revolvers is of significantly better quality than some of the contract pieces H&A made for others. The XL No. 4 is usually of a larger caliber, 38 or 41, in either rim or center fire. This one is a 38 rim fire variant, chambered for the shorter 38. It is in very fine condition. The markings are crisp and complete, and the action is strong. The cylinder indexes and locks properly. The bore of the 2 inch barrel is very good and bright, with sharp rifling. Matching numbers on the barrel, cylinder and frame. The rosewood grips are very fine, with most of the original varnish intact. SN 1139.
History & Background
One of the most prolific makers in America was the firm of Hopkins & Allen. Founded in 1868 by the principals Charles Converse, Charles and Samuel Hopkins, and Charles Allen, the firm assumed the assets of the Bacon Manufacturing Company. H&A used Bacon's machinery and inventory of parts, and continued at first to make Bacon's various models before switching to cartridge revolvers and later rifles and shot guns. H&A was in business until 1915, and claimed to be the "largest manufacturers of high-grade, popular priced firearms in the world". Hopkins & Allen were well known for their pocket revolvers and Merwin & Hulbert branded large-frame revolvers. H&A are generally of a better quality and workmanship than others .
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