hopkin and allen revolver worth

[excetras]

i would like to sell an old revolver i know nothing about but like to get the beat i could for . where can or who could i sell this to at what price should i ask, top of barrel reads Hopkins and Allen mfg co. Norwich pat. jan. 5, oct. 6 86 has a fold away hammer on the barrel 906 can anyone tell me the caliper and what i might get for it and where can i sell this antique please email me excetras@yahoo.com if this revolver interests you

[Jim K]

I believe that is the New Model Automatic Hammer Revolver, made from 1894-1907. Those made after Jan 1, 1899 are not legally antiques under Federal Law. The caliber would be either .32 Smith & Wesson (that is the name of the cartridge) or .38 S&W, but firing modern ammunition is not advised. Perhaps someone else can get the date of manufacture more closely.

The term "automatic" in the name has no connection with an automatic pistol; it means that ejection of fired cartridges was "automatic" when the gun was opened, without the need to push an ejection rod.

The gun looks to be in good shape, but even so a retail value would be around $100-120.

Jim

[excetras]

thanks i was hoping for 125 to 150 for this id take 110 lol

[excetras]

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