new guy with a ? sorry not much info - The Firearms Forum

landcannon · 09-02-2006, 12:42 AM

Any one know where i could get a price on a Hopkins & Allen 12ga not sure of age all i have on it is the numbers (A0606) that are stamped on it will try to get some pic of it on here if i can. but any help well be greatly taken thank you.

SouthernMoss · 09-02-2006, 12:42 PM

I'm gonna move your post to the "Ask the Pros and What's It Worth?" forum. Some of our experts should be able to help you out.

In the meantime, welcome to TFF!

b.goforth · 09-02-2006, 04:13 PM

not much research has been done of H&A single barrel shotguns as there has not been much collectors interest. the only thing i can tell you for sure is that it predates 1917. H&A went out of business at this time.

the most likely era would be 1900/1901 to 1917. unless it is one of the falling block type which were manufactured in the 1880s/1890s
bill

landcannon · 09-03-2006, 12:55 AM

Thanks any clue what this my be worth? it's not for sale but would like to know and thanks for the info.

Xracer · 09-03-2006, 08:01 AM

Hi Landcannon.....welcome to TFF.

Well, you've given us very little information to work on here.

Is it a single or double?

Hammer or hammerless?

Any dates or writing on the gun? List everything written on it, EXACTLY as written.

Is it plain, or is there engraving on the gun?

Damascus or plain steel barrel(s).

If you can, please post some nice, sharp, clear photos. Full length right and left profile, and closeups of any writings or unusual features.

Most H&A shotguns were good quality, but not expensive, firearms. However, they did make a few top level guns. According to the Standard Catalog of Firearms, depending on model and condition, values could vary from $100 to $1,000.

landcannon · 09-04-2006, 12:21 AM

sorry i should have said these sorry lol

Is it a single or double? Single

Hammer or hammerless? Hammer

Any dates or writing on the gun? List everything written on it, EXACTLY as written. A0606 is all that is on it

Is it plain, or is there engraving on the gun? Plain

Damascus or plain steel barrel(s). Plain Steel

Thanks for all the help so far

Xracer · 09-04-2006, 08:06 AM

OK......for a "Plain Jane" H&A single, depending on condition.....$75 to $150.

If it was passed down thru your family, "Great Grandpa's Gun", etc., it's worth far more than that to you as a family heirloom (but not in the marketplace).

This gun was most likely designed for blackpowder loads, and shouldn't be shot with modern shotgun rounds.

landcannon · 09-04-2006, 05:12 PM

Ok Thanks alot it was passed down and it was good to know about it thanks

09-02-2006, 12:42 AM	#1
landcannon Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4	new guy with a ? sorry not much info Any one know where i could get a price on a Hopkins & Allen 12ga not sure of age all i have on it is the numbers (A0606) that are stamped on it will try to get some pic of it on here if i can. but any help well be greatly taken thank you. __________________ Land Cannon = .303 British Enfield The evil monkey says" I'm telling everybody what you did in the tree stand!" --> Last edited by landcannon; 09-02-2006 at 12:53 AM..

09-02-2006, 12:42 PM	#2
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: new guy with a ? sorry not much info I'm gonna move your post to the "Ask the Pros and What's It Worth?" forum. Some of our experts should be able to help you out. In the meantime, welcome to TFF! __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

09-02-2006, 04:13 PM	#3
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: new guy with a ? sorry not much info not much research has been done of H&A single barrel shotguns as there has not been much collectors interest. the only thing i can tell you for sure is that it predates 1917. H&A went out of business at this time. the most likely era would be 1900/1901 to 1917. unless it is one of the falling block type which were manufactured in the 1880s/1890s bill __________________ Author: Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works 1871-1993 H&R Arms Company 1871-1986 (due spring 2010) available from www.gunshowbooks.com website; iverjohnsoncollector.x10hosting.com

09-03-2006, 12:55 AM	#4
landcannon Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4	Re: new guy with a ? sorry not much info Thanks any clue what this my be worth? it's not for sale but would like to know and thanks for the info. __________________ Land Cannon = .303 British Enfield The evil monkey says" I'm telling everybody what you did in the tree stand!"

09-03-2006, 08:01 AM	#5
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: new guy with a ? sorry not much info Hi Landcannon.....welcome to TFF. Well, you've given us very little information to work on here. Is it a single or double? Hammer or hammerless? Any dates or writing on the gun? List everything written on it, EXACTLY as written. Is it plain, or is there engraving on the gun? Damascus or plain steel barrel(s). If you can, please post some nice, sharp, clear photos. Full length right and left profile, and closeups of any writings or unusual features. Most H&A shotguns were good quality, but not expensive, firearms. However, they did make a few top level guns. According to the Standard Catalog of Firearms, depending on model and condition, values could vary from $100 to $1,000.

09-04-2006, 12:21 AM	#6
landcannon Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4	Re: new guy with a ? sorry not much info sorry i should have said these sorry lol Is it a single or double? Single Hammer or hammerless? Hammer Any dates or writing on the gun? List everything written on it, EXACTLY as written. A0606 is all that is on it Is it plain, or is there engraving on the gun? Plain Damascus or plain steel barrel(s). Plain Steel Thanks for all the help so far __________________ Land Cannon = .303 British Enfield The evil monkey says" I'm telling everybody what you did in the tree stand!" Last edited by landcannon; 09-04-2006 at 12:23 AM..

09-04-2006, 08:06 AM	#7
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: new guy with a ? sorry not much info OK......for a "Plain Jane" H&A single, depending on condition.....$75 to $150. If it was passed down thru your family, "Great Grandpa's Gun", etc., it's worth far more than that to you as a family heirloom (but not in the marketplace). This gun was most likely designed for blackpowder loads, and shouldn't be shot with modern shotgun rounds.

09-04-2006, 05:12 PM	#8
landcannon Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4	Re: new guy with a ? sorry not much info Ok Thanks alot it was passed down and it was good to know about it thanks __________________ Land Cannon = .303 British Enfield The evil monkey says" I'm telling everybody what you did in the tree stand!"