Hopkins & Allen was best known for inexpensive pocket revolvers. Firms like H&A, H&R and Iver Johnson have been called “Armorers to the Nation’s Nightstands” in recognition of the common use …

These “pocket revolvers” were made in a wide variety of configurations and under a wide variety of names. Most are .22 rimfire, .32 S&W, or .38 S&W. They can be sorted into four major types: Solid …

Hopkins & Allen was best known for inexpensive pocket revolvers. Firms like H&A, H&R and Iver Johnson have been called “Armorers to the Nation’s Nightstands” in recognition of the common use …

Hopkins & Allen also made good quality single-/double-barrel shotguns in large numbers. Many sold under private brand names such as Seminole and King Nitro. Both hammer and hammerless …

HOPKINS & ALLEN > Spur-Trigger Revolvers Spur-Trigger Revolvers Courtesy Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

.22-caliber single-shot pistol, with hinged 1.75" barrel that pivots downwards for loading. Blued or nickel-plated, with walnut, ivory or pearl grips. Frame marked "Hopkins & Allen Arms Co., Norwich, Conn. …

Potential collector should avail himself of information available on the subject. Most Allen pepperboxes are double-action only, where a cluster of barrels rotates for a new shot each time the trigger is …

HOPKINS & ALLEN > Single Shot Target Pistols Single Shot Target Pistols Top-break single shots in .22 rimfire, with 10”, 8”, or 6” barrels. The New Model Skeleton Stock Target Pistol with 18” barrel …

Merwin Hulbert & Co. or its principals were also involved in Phoenix Rifle, Evans Rifle Company, American Cartridge Company and Hopkins & Allen of Norwich, CT. Most Merwin Hulbert revolvers …

FOREHAND & WADSWORTH Location: Worcester, Massachusetts Established in 1871 and operated under the above name until 1890, when it became Forehand Arms Company. Hopkins & Allen …