ENGRAVED Antique HOPKINS & ALLEN Style “PATHFINDER” .32 RF SA Revolver Trigger Suicide Special MOUNTAIN LION Engraved

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ENGRAVED Antique HOPKINS & ALLEN Style “PATHFINDER” .32 RF SA Revolver    

Trigger Suicide Special MOUNTAIN LION Engraved

Here we present an antique Engraved Hopkins & Allen Style Spur Trigger Revolver, made circa 1871-79. These pocket-sized revolvers and many like them were made by various companies such that the price easily undercut better known and established companies like Colt. As a result, many of Colt’s similar lines were shut down for their inability to compete. During a time when many, if not most people carried a firearm, these affordable little revolvers were small enough to conceal and carry yet provide some level of protection or peace of mind, even when the town did not allow firearms within its limits.

It was not until 1948 that the term “Suicide Special” was coined and proliferated by Duncan McConnel in his article for the NRA’s American Rifleman. 10 years later in 1958 Donald Blake Webster published his book about them, Suicide Specials. There were quite literally dozens of companies making these at the end of the 19^th century, curiously being “trade named” all sorts of things, for example: Defender, Blue Jacket, Red Jacket, Electric, Smoker and many more! They are typically rimfire and have the spur trigger, much like their progenitor the S&W No. 1 Revolver. Though they do not have the name recognition of Colt’s, Smith & Wesson and Remington, they still represent a period in American history and present an opportunity for collectors with relatively minimal investment.

The engraving is in the style that Hopkins & Allen seemed to favor on their products and may very well be of that manufacture.

The overall condition is good+. Original nickel finish. The bore has serviceable rifling but has darkened. Portions of the action function, but the cylinder does not index. The grips are good, but are seated loosely. Legible markings. Both the frame and barrel are engraved.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 2-5/8 inches.

Caliber: .32 Rimfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$800
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