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It was a trade name used by the Hopkins & Allen Firearms Company for shotguns they made.
The Hopkins and Allen XL No. 4 .38 revolver was manufactured in the United States. Hopkins and Allen was a firearms company based in Norwich, Connecticut, active primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The company produced a variety of firearms, including revolvers, during its operation.
The Hopkins and Allen company was founded in 1868 by S. S. Hopkins, C. W. Hopkins and C. H. Allen. The company experienced financial difficulties and in 1898 was reorganized as the Hopkins & Allen Arms Co. A fire in 1900 hurt them and in 1901, they were forced to merged with the Forehand Arms Company. The manufacture of Hopkins and Allen firearms ceased in 1917 when the plant was taken over by Marlin-Rockwell Corporation for the war time production of Browning automatic rifle components.
Nope. They were not in business in 1853. The Hopkins and Allen company was founded in 1868 by S. S. Hopkins, C. W. Hopkins and C. H. Allen. The company experienced financial difficulties and in 1898 was reorganized as the Hopkins & Allen Arms Co.
National Firearms Company was a trade name used by Hopkins & Allen @ 1900.
1868-1917 Founded in 1868 and went out of business in 1917.
Google it. There are some out there, but, you will have to choose which one meets your needs.
Not listed in any reference I have seen.
Hopkins & Allen Company.
Are we talking about two different firearms here? 'Illinois Arms Co' was a tradename of a hardware/catalog store in Chicago that sold firearms made for them by a variety of companies such as Crescent, Hopkins & Allen, etc. Please clarify, and if possible send digital photos to the email addr below. sales@countrygunsmith.net
The Hopkins and Allen March 28, 1871, No. 3 refers to a specific model of a revolver produced by the Hopkins & Allen Arms Company, which was known for manufacturing firearms in the late 19th century. The No. 3 model is a notable example of their work, often characterized by its design and craftsmanship typical of that era. Collectors often seek out such models due to their historical significance and the quality of the engineering involved. If you're looking for specific details like value or rarity, it would be advisable to consult a firearms expert or appraiser.
The Hopkins and Allen company was founded in 1868 then merged with the Forehand Arms Co in 1901. Out of business by 1917.