Hopkins and Allen Arms Co. S Marco - The Firearms Forum

MissCynicism · 12-07-2011, 09:17 PM

I have a Hopkins and Allen, what I believe is a percussion pistol. It's pretty ornate and the stamp on the side says Hopkins and Allen Arms Corp. NJ, US S Marco Cal .58 2598. Lookin to find what it is (I can't even find a good name) and what it's worth. Helps? Thanks in advance.

RJay · 12-07-2011, 10:01 PM

Well, to the best of my knowledge Hopkins and Allen were never located in New Jersey, and the Name was Hopkins and Allen Firearm Co, Not Corp. I believe what you have is a modern firearm made in the fashion or style of an old 19Th Century boot pistol. It is not really a reproduction af ony one pistol or firearm, but rather a reproduction of a pistol from that era. Armi San Marco was an Italian maker of reproduction arms for Numrich Arms in the 1970's.

Hawg · 12-08-2011, 01:18 AM

I don't think I've ever seen a 58 caliber boot pistol but yeah it was made by ASM. Can you post pics?

RJay · 12-08-2011, 02:54 PM

They had some very big boots back in that day

But I know what you mean, It's like every Belgium revolver is now called a Velo dog or Muff gun. With out pictures it is a guessing game but I betcha she has a under hammer gun, Sometimes called a Boot gun ( because of the under hammer ) or also a Carriage pistol.

12-07-2011, 09:17 PM	#1
MissCynicism Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1	Hopkins and Allen Arms Co. S Marco I have a Hopkins and Allen, what I believe is a percussion pistol. It's pretty ornate and the stamp on the side says Hopkins and Allen Arms Corp. NJ, US S Marco Cal .58 2598. Lookin to find what it is (I can't even find a good name) and what it's worth. Helps? Thanks in advance. -->

12-07-2011, 10:01 PM	#2
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,487	Re: Hopkins and Allen Arms Co. S Marco Well, to the best of my knowledge Hopkins and Allen were never located in New Jersey, and the Name was Hopkins and Allen Firearm Co, Not Corp. I believe what you have is a modern firearm made in the fashion or style of an old 19Th Century boot pistol. It is not really a reproduction af ony one pistol or firearm, but rather a reproduction of a pistol from that era. Armi San Marco was an Italian maker of reproduction arms for Numrich Arms in the 1970's. __________________ RonJames

12-08-2011, 01:18 AM	#3
Hawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,561	Re: Hopkins and Allen Arms Co. S Marco I don't think I've ever seen a 58 caliber boot pistol but yeah it was made by ASM. Can you post pics?

12-08-2011, 02:54 PM	#4
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,487	Re: Hopkins and Allen Arms Co. S Marco They had some very big boots back in that day But I know what you mean, It's like every Belgium revolver is now called a Velo dog or Muff gun. With out pictures it is a guessing game but I betcha she has a under hammer gun, Sometimes called a Boot gun ( because of the under hammer ) or also a Carriage pistol. __________________ RonJames