Hopkins & Allen shotgun I.D.
I have an old Hopkins & Allen single shot 12 gauge. On the left side of the reciever it is marked "Hopkins & Allen Arms Co Norwich Conn USA" The only other markings on it are the serial #2515xx just behind the trigger guard, and a picture of a squirrel on the plastic butt cap.
The action seems tight, but there's no way I'm going to fire this thing. I just want it for a way hanger.
Does anyone know where I can find info on the shotgun?
It also is missing the front sight, trigger guard screw, and the stock is broken/cracked. I've tried all the usual suspects for parts on the web, but I am having no luck.
Anyone have any ideas?
"He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one" Luke 22:36
The action seems tight, but there's no way I'm going to fire this thing. I just want it for a way hanger.
Does anyone know where I can find info on the shotgun?
It also is missing the front sight, trigger guard screw, and the stock is broken/cracked. I've tried all the usual suspects for parts on the web, but I am having no luck.
Anyone have any ideas?
"He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one" Luke 22:36
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And the problem is...
You're wanting information and parts on a tool that's somewhat like a generic pair of pliers. Value in the best of conditions is minimal. Under the conditions described it's nil. There's no collector interest in cheap singles, so there's no real information available as a result.
Hang the old girl up. Go to a local show and offer a dealer $35.00 for an intact gun. You'll be ahead of the game.
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inspectorknucklehead that old gun really makes me laugh! I remember when I was a kid, I am only 33 but my dad had the same type of gun 12 ga, with a 32 inch barrel, the stock had a crack in it and the forarm was taped on with black electrical tape. It kicked like a mule and dad could bring a fox squirrel out of a tree in a heart beat. For the next day or two his shoulder would be black and blue since it had no pad, and I sweated just watching him shoot it! He used to "ring a shell" for deer season, had no rifle and no slugs, so he would take his pocket knife out and cut a ring around the 12 gauge casing, this would act like a slug and all the shot would leave the barrel together and it produced deer. I know this sounds funny but that was how it was when he was raised and he passed that info on to me, just thought I would share it with you and everyone else, it is funny how thngs change and how necessity is the father of invention. Have a nice day and enjoy your wall hanger...swishman
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