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Hopkins & Allen Tip-Up Pocket Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:75.00 USD
Hopkins & Allen Tip-Up Pocket Revolver
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Hopkins & Allen Double-Action Tip-Up Pocket Revolver, #13849, .38 CF cal., 3.25'' round barrel with blade front and notched-latch rear sights, marked ''Hopkins & Allen Mfg. Co./Norwich, Conn. U.S.A. Pat. Jan. 5 Oct. 5, 88'' on full-length top rib; fluted 5-shot round cylinder has auto-ejection; solid frame has large S&W-style front hinge and top barrel latch, folding hammer spur with 1885 patent date, separate loop trigger guard, integral grip straps with two-piece checkered black hard rubber grips. Mfg'd ca. 1894-1907, originally with full nickel-plated finish, case hardened hammer and trigger. Condition is very good retaining approx. 60% mostly bright nickel with scattered erosion and losses, especially to right-side frame, backstrap, triggerguard. Grips are fine showing crisp checkering/details. Barrel hinge and latch are tight; edges and markings are fine; action is smooth (cyl. does not lock up); bore is bright showing overall light frosting and fine rifling. Est.: $150-$250. (C&R/PPT)