Hopkins & Allen 16ga Double Barrel shotgun

    This side-by-side retains the hallmark Hopkins & Allen setup: external hammers with side plate locks, double triggers, and a top-lever break action. 

There is no tang safety; instead, the gun uses half-cock notches. The single brass front bead sits on a solid, matted top rib for a clean sight picture.  The barrels measure 28 inches and are bright with no corrosion, with true Cylinder bores in both tubes. Chambers are 2 3/4 inches, as specified. Furniture includes a splinter forearm, plus a pistol-grip stock with a checkered wrist. A ventilated recoil pad has been installed as a customization, yielding a 14 inch length of pull. The receiver marking reads "Hopkins & Allen Arms Company / Norwich, Conn. U.S.A.," placing this example in the Arms Company era, a point of interest for collectors seeking period-correct features. Overall, the configuration is straightforward and practical: 16 gauge, 28 inch barrels, 2 3/4 inch chamber, CYL bores, external hammers, and double triggers—delivering a classic SxS layout with a period-correct look and feel.