Hopkins & Allen Hammer Single Gun 12 Gauge, 30 Inch Barrel, Single-Shot Break-Open, Exposed Hammer, Early 1900s
This early 1900s Hopkins & Allen Arms Company Hammer Single Gun is a 12 gauge, single-shot, break-open shotgun with an exposed hammer and extractor. It features a 30 inch barrel, a right-side takedown/key lever ahead of the trigger guard, and a plain sighting plane. Marked on the right side of the receiver with the Norwich, Connecticut address, it also shows matching assembly numbers on the bottom tang and barrel lug.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Fouling: Moderate Fouling - Lead or copper fouling with noticeable buildup.
Specific Condition Notes: Barrel-to-frame fit is extremely loose and often fails to lock in place. Pitting is evident throughout the receiver and barrel. The wood furniture shows many dents, chips, handling marks, and gouges.
What’s Included
- Hopkins & Allen Arms Company Hammer Single Gun 12 Gauge single-shot shotgun
The Hammer Single Gun uses a single-shot, break-open action with an exposed hammer and a single trigger. An extractor is present (no ejector), and a right-side takedown/key lever sits ahead of the trigger guard for disassembly.
The barrel measures 30 inches and offers a simple sighting plane. Capacity is one round. This straightforward configuration represents the period’s practical American single-shot design.
The shotgun wears plain straight-grain wood furniture, including a pistol-grip (semi-pistol) buttstock and an uncheckered splinter/wedge forend. Length of pull is 14.0 inches. A steel trigger guard encloses the single trigger.
Receiver markings read "Hopkins & Allen Arms Company / Norwich, Conn. U.S.A." on the right side. Matching assembly numbers appear on the bottom tang and barrel lug, supporting originality of major components. Made in the United States in the early 1900s.