Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this muzzleloader rifle for a penny-start auction, this is the Hopkins and Allen Model 32.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Hopkins and Allen
Model: 32
Serial: 01660
Caliber: .32 Caliber
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 32" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: Winged Front Post with Adjustable Square-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Leather Wrapped Straight Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Muzzleloader
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Hopkins & Allen Model 32 is a traditional muzzleloading rifle produced by Hopkins & Allen Arms Company, reflecting the company’s continued role in manufacturing black powder firearms during a transitional period when older ignition systems were still in use alongside emerging cartridge technology. This rifle is a single-shot muzzleloader, typically configured with a percussion ignition system in which a small cap placed on a nipple is struck by the hammer to ignite the main powder charge. It is loaded from the muzzle with loose black powder, a patch, and a projectile, requiring a deliberate, methodical process that emphasizes traditional shooting techniques. The Model 32 generally features a long octagonal barrel, which contributes to improved balance and a longer sight radius, paired with a hardwood stock shaped in a straightforward, utilitarian style with minimal decorative embellishment. Standard iron sights are fitted, usually consisting of a fixed front blade and an adjustable rear sight, making it suitable for target shooting and field use at moderate distances.
Model: 32
Serial: 01660
Caliber: .32 Caliber
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 32" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: Winged Front Post with Adjustable Square-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Leather Wrapped Straight Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Muzzleloader
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Hopkins & Allen Model 32 is a traditional muzzleloading rifle produced by Hopkins & Allen Arms Company, reflecting the company’s continued role in manufacturing black powder firearms during a transitional period when older ignition systems were still in use alongside emerging cartridge technology. This rifle is a single-shot muzzleloader, typically configured with a percussion ignition system in which a small cap placed on a nipple is struck by the hammer to ignite the main powder charge. It is loaded from the muzzle with loose black powder, a patch, and a projectile, requiring a deliberate, methodical process that emphasizes traditional shooting techniques. The Model 32 generally features a long octagonal barrel, which contributes to improved balance and a longer sight radius, paired with a hardwood stock shaped in a straightforward, utilitarian style with minimal decorative embellishment. Standard iron sights are fitted, usually consisting of a fixed front blade and an adjustable rear sight, making it suitable for target shooting and field use at moderate distances.
Mechanically, the rifle is simple and robust, with few moving parts, which enhances reliability and ease of maintenance—key advantages for shooters using black powder firearms. While Hopkins & Allen Arms Company is often more closely associated with inexpensive cartridge firearms, the Model 32 represents an important part of its broader production history, catering to those who continued to favor or require muzzleloading designs. Today, examples of the Model 32 are not commonly encountered, and they hold modest collector interest due to their age, their connection to a now-defunct manufacturer, and their place in the late-era production of traditional muzzleloading rifles in the United States.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1170608764 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-05-03 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
315 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-05-03 17:19:05 |





