Hopkins & Allen Forehand Single Shot Shotgun - History & Details

The Hopkins & Allen Forehand Single Shot Break Open Hammer-On-Butt Shotgun is a break-action single-shot shotgun that was manufactured by Hopkins & Allen Firearms Company of Norwich, Connecticut from 1873 to 1898. It is a hammer-fired shotgun with a single trigger and an exposed hammer. The stock is made of wood and the barrel is made of steel. The shotgun has a break-open action which allows the user to easily load and unload the firearm. The shotgun does not have any sights.

The Hopkins & Allen Forehand Single Shot Break Open Hammer-On-Butt Shotgun was available in a variety of gauges, including 12-gauge, 16-gauge, and 20-gauge. The shotgun was available with barrel lengths of 30 inches, 32 inches, and 34 inches. The shotgun weighs between 6 and 7 pounds.

The Hopkins & Allen Forehand Single Shot Break Open Hammer-On-Butt Shotgun was a popular shotgun in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was used for hunting, target shooting, and self-defense. The shotgun is still popular today with collectors and enthusiasts.

The serial number of your Hopkins & Allen Forehand Single Shot Break Open Hammer-On-Butt Shotgun indicates that it was manufactured in 1887.