Hopkins& Allen 38 cal

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fulcount
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Hopkins& Allen 38 cal

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have a 38cal Hopkins &Allen revolver 3in bbl anyone ever heard of it
it says Saftey Police made in Norwich Conn, Patent looks like Aug 28908
serial#B5XXX
any help appreciated
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DoubleEagle
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Re: Hopkins& Allen 38 cal

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Looks like you got the early edition of the Hopkins & Allen Safety Police model made from 1908 to 1917. It most likely shoots the 38 S&W special rather than the earlier 38 S&W. Either way I'd have it checked by a gunsmith before I ran any rounds through it.
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