Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions, Live Auction #3 - Cody, Wyoming
Sat, Mar 1, 2025 11:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 237
Hopkins & Allen XL No.4 .38 Rimfire 2” SA Nickel Revolver w/ Ivory Antique
Estimate: $450 - $850
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
Make: Hopkins & Allen
Model: XL No.4 Single Action Revolver
Serial Number: 1891
Year of Manufacture: 1870’s-1880’s
Caliber: .38 Rimfire
Action Type: Single Action 6-Shot Revolver
Markings: The top strap is marked “HOPKINS & ALLEN M’F’G CO/ XL No.4/ PAT. MAR.23.1877”. The left side of the frame under the grips is marked “1891”. Under the bottom barrel flat we can find the same serial number.
Barrel Length: 2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a U shaped notch cut into the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth Ivory. They are a bit shy. A few light scuffs and scratches to the sides, nothing out of the ordinary for an antique. There are no notable chips or cracks to the ivory. Overall, the grips rate in about very good condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is grey with strong rifling. There is surface erosion spotted throughout the bore. A few patches of pitting are present. This bore rates at 6/10 in this writer’s opinion
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 85% of its original metal finish. The cylinder has retained the majority of its nickel.Some spots of the finish have thinned and transitioned to a speckled brown aged patina. There are scattered freckles of oxidation mostly observable on the grip. There are scattered nicks, dings, and scratches. There is typical operational wear. Some screw heads are disfigured, but most still retain serviceable slots. The markings are legible. The mechanics are very strong. Overall, this handgun rates in about Very Good plus condition as antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lock up is acceptable with some play on each chamber. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Our Assessment: Hopkins & Allen Arms Company was an American firearms manufacturing company based in Norwich, Connecticut, that was founded in 1868 by Charles W. Allen, Charles A. Converse, Horace Briggs, Samuel S. Hopkins and Charles W. Hopkins. The Hopkins brothers ran the company's day-to-day operations until it went bankrupt in 1916 and was subsequently bought by Marlin-Rockwell. This handgun retains about 85% of its original Nickle finish. Some of the finish has thinned and transitioned to a brown aged patina. The mechanics otherwise are very strong.
Model: XL No.4 Single Action Revolver
Serial Number: 1891
Year of Manufacture: 1870’s-1880’s
Caliber: .38 Rimfire
Action Type: Single Action 6-Shot Revolver
Markings: The top strap is marked “HOPKINS & ALLEN M’F’G CO/ XL No.4/ PAT. MAR.23.1877”. The left side of the frame under the grips is marked “1891”. Under the bottom barrel flat we can find the same serial number.
Barrel Length: 2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a U shaped notch cut into the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth Ivory. They are a bit shy. A few light scuffs and scratches to the sides, nothing out of the ordinary for an antique. There are no notable chips or cracks to the ivory. Overall, the grips rate in about very good condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is grey with strong rifling. There is surface erosion spotted throughout the bore. A few patches of pitting are present. This bore rates at 6/10 in this writer’s opinion
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 85% of its original metal finish. The cylinder has retained the majority of its nickel.Some spots of the finish have thinned and transitioned to a speckled brown aged patina. There are scattered freckles of oxidation mostly observable on the grip. There are scattered nicks, dings, and scratches. There is typical operational wear. Some screw heads are disfigured, but most still retain serviceable slots. The markings are legible. The mechanics are very strong. Overall, this handgun rates in about Very Good plus condition as antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lock up is acceptable with some play on each chamber. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Our Assessment: Hopkins & Allen Arms Company was an American firearms manufacturing company based in Norwich, Connecticut, that was founded in 1868 by Charles W. Allen, Charles A. Converse, Horace Briggs, Samuel S. Hopkins and Charles W. Hopkins. The Hopkins brothers ran the company's day-to-day operations until it went bankrupt in 1916 and was subsequently bought by Marlin-Rockwell. This handgun retains about 85% of its original Nickle finish. Some of the finish has thinned and transitioned to a brown aged patina. The mechanics otherwise are very strong.
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