Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this Hopkins & Allen Arms Company Single-Shot Shotgun with Hammer for a penny-start auction.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Hopkins & Allen Arms Company
Model: Single-Shot Shotgun with Hammer
Serial: Y3948
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 30"
Optics/Sights: Brass Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Plain Walnut Round Knob Stock and Forearm
Action: Single-Shot, Break-Action Shotgun
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Hopkins & Allen Arms Company single-shot shotgun represents the type of affordable, utilitarian firearms produced by the Norwich, Connecticut, firm during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for manufacturing sturdy, budget-minded guns for working-class Americans, Hopkins & Allen produced a wide range of shotguns, revolvers, and rifles both under its own name and as a contract manufacturer for large retailers. Their single-shot shotguns—typically exposed-hammer, break-action designs—were offered in common gauges such as 12, 16, and 20, and were marketed for farm use, small-game hunting, and general utility. These guns emphasized simplicity and reliability above all else, with steel or composite barrels, plain hardwood stocks, and minimal ornamentation that kept costs low while still providing dependable performance.
Model: Single-Shot Shotgun with Hammer
Serial: Y3948
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 30"
Optics/Sights: Brass Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Plain Walnut Round Knob Stock and Forearm
Action: Single-Shot, Break-Action Shotgun
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Hopkins & Allen Arms Company single-shot shotgun represents the type of affordable, utilitarian firearms produced by the Norwich, Connecticut, firm during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for manufacturing sturdy, budget-minded guns for working-class Americans, Hopkins & Allen produced a wide range of shotguns, revolvers, and rifles both under its own name and as a contract manufacturer for large retailers. Their single-shot shotguns—typically exposed-hammer, break-action designs—were offered in common gauges such as 12, 16, and 20, and were marketed for farm use, small-game hunting, and general utility. These guns emphasized simplicity and reliability above all else, with steel or composite barrels, plain hardwood stocks, and minimal ornamentation that kept costs low while still providing dependable performance.
Production of Hopkins & Allen single-shot shotguns generally spans the period from the 1890s until the company’s closure in 1916, following financial difficulties exacerbated by a major factory fire and wartime pressures. Throughout this era, their single-shot models served as practical tools in households across rural America, appreciated for their ease of use and straightforward maintenance. While not considered high-grade sporting arms, surviving examples are valued today for their historical character and as representative artifacts of an important era in American firearms manufacturing. Collectors often view them as honest, working guns that highlight the role of economical shotguns in everyday life during the turn of the century.
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
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.




