Hopkins & Allen XL No. 5 Complete Specs and Full Gun Specifications

The Hopkins & Allen was a .38 Rimfire solid frame revolver mounted with 2-pc bird head rosewood grips, with an exposed hammer and spur trigger. It was made from 1879 to 1900 in blued or nickel-plated finish, with an octagon barrel. This is a well-made 1870s H&A large caliber revolver. The top strap is marked: "HOPKINS & ALLEN MFG CO. / XL NO 5 / PAT MAR. 23 1871". Matching serial number on barrel and frame. The XL No. 5 was also made with 4 3/4-inch octagonal barrel, chambered in .38 S&W caliber, double action, flat sided frame with saw-handle grips and a lanyard ring.