Hopkins & Allen No. 722 .22 LR Rolling-Block Single-Shot Rifle, 19.5 in Barrel, Early 1900s
This Hopkins & Allen No. 722 is a classic early-1900s American single-shot .22 rifle with clear period markings and traditional features. The barrel is roll-marked "No. 722" with the Norwich, Connecticut address, and the rifle retains the hallmark elements of H&A's boys' rifle line, including a rolling-block action, exposed hammer, and slim fore-end.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is in solid overall shape. The exterior shows scratches and blemishes from prior handling. Spots of pitting are present throughout the metal surfaces.
What’s Included
- Hopkins & Allen Arms Company No. 722 single-shot rifle chambered in .22 LR
The No. 722 is roll-marked on the barrel with "No. 722" and "THE HOPKINS & ALLEN ARMS CO. NORWICH, CONN. U.S.A.," confirming its period manufacture and origin.
These markings add clear identification and period-correct authenticity.
It uses a rolling-block single-shot action with an exposed hammer, providing the simple, sturdy mechanism associated with H&A’s early-1900s boys' rifle line. Chambering is .22 LR with a 1-round capacity.
The 19.5 in round blued barrel features an unthreaded muzzle. The front blade sight is present; the rear-sight position is a dovetail with a filler/blank installed (no rear sight included).
Furniture includes a hardwood straight-grip stock with a checkered hard-rubber buttplate and a long, slim fore-end retained by a single transverse screw. Notable small parts include a prominent slotted screw at the barrel/receiver junction and a small knurled screw/plug on the right side of the breech. Length of pull measures 13.25 in.