Hopkins & Allen Arms Co. 12 Gauge Side-by-Side Hammer Shotgun, 30 in Damascus Barrels, Top-Lever, Double Triggers (c. 1898–1915)
This Hopkins & Allen Arms Company 12 gauge side-by-side hammer shotgun dates to the company’s circa 1898–1915 era and features 30 in Damascus barrels with a full-length matted rib. It uses a top-lever break-action with external hammers and double triggers and retains a walnut half-pistol-grip stock with checkering, a splinter forend, and a molded Hopkins & Allen hard-rubber buttplate.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Notes: There is visible rust and pitting across most of the barrels and the breech. The walnut stock shows scattered scratches and handling dents.
What's Included
- Hopkins & Allen Arms Company 12 gauge side-by-side shotgun
The 30 in Damascus (pattern-welded) barrels display a distinct twist pattern and are topped by a full-length matted rib with rollmarked text. A single brass front bead provides a simple, period-correct sighting reference.
The break-action uses a top-lever opener and external hammers, paired with double triggers. A central extractor is present, with no ejectors evident. Capacity is 2 rounds.
The walnut furniture includes a half-pistol-grip stock with checkering and a splinter forend secured by an inletted lever-style latch. A molded Hopkins & Allen hard-rubber buttplate is fitted, and the length of pull measures 14.0 in.
The receiver is steel, and the shotgun was manufactured in the United States during the Hopkins & Allen Arms Co. era, circa 1898–1915. The overall configuration reflects a classic American double of its time with exposed hammers, double triggers, and a matted rib.