Engraved HOPKINS & ALLEN Antique “BUCKEYE No. 2” .32 Single Action Revolver EBONY GRIP Spur Trigger Suicide Special

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Engraved HOPKINS & ALLEN Antique “BUCKEYE No. 2” .32 Single Action Revolver

EBONY GRIP Spur Trigger Suicide Special

Here we present an antique Hopkins & Allen “BUCKEYE No. 2” Spur Trigger Revolver, made circa 1871-84. This is the “Buckeye” revolver manufactured by Hopkins and Allen was manufactured prior to 1884, the year that caliber was discontinued from this line of revolver. 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 provided 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 overall condition is good. Some original nickel and gold plating are present, mostly on the barrel and cylinder flutes. The bore is in good shape, has dimmed, and maintains serviceable rifling. Markings are worn but legible. Engravings are sharp on the barrel and frame. Both grips are in fine shape with minimal handling wear. Parts of the action functions but the cylinder does not index.

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

Barrel is 3 inches.

Caliber: .32

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$800
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