Hopkins & Allen No. 922

[BigBlue 94]

As the title states, I have a Hopkins and Allen No.922 falling block 22 rifle.

It's in mint condition and I know virtually nothing about it, other than it's old and shoots .22 cal rimfire. I don't have any pics of it at this moment.

Anyone know anything about this model of rifle?

 

[BigBlue 94]

Found out some about this little rifle. Since H&A shut their doors 100 years ago, it's obviously an old rifle. The 900 series was made after the factory fire, so 1900-1914. Also, it appears that it was a switch barrel rifle, with barrels in 25, 32 and 38 available. The 22 will shoot 22s, L , and LR.
Most are trashed due to the mercuric priming compounds used then. Many get new liners put in and shot.

Mine has either been reblued, or it has never been used as there isn't even a scratch on it. I'll try to get it out of the bowels of my safe and take some pics tonight.

 

[22250Rem]

Can't help you out with it as I've never even seen one; but it sounds fascinating and I'm surprised the bore is mint which leads me to believe it's either been restored or it has never seen much use. Looking forward to seeing some pix of it. Must be quite rare (?); especially in such good shape.

 

[BigBlue 94]

I'm thinking it has to have been reblued at some point. It almost too nice to be that old, if you know what I mean.

They are very similar to a Steven's favorite.

I believe many were junked mid century due to the bores completely wearing out. I read one guy who could fit a 22mag in the chamber and many who's had no rifling left at all. Nowadays, people seem to be re-sleeving them and shooting them.

 

[BigBlue 94]

Well truth be told, I was always afraid to even handle this thing. Upon further inspection, the blueing isn't all that great. It's nice, but not colt nice. Second, the bore is pretty well either trashed or really really dirty. All this leads me to believe it's been re-blued at some point.

As I said, it's a true falling block action, and from what I've read, quite robust. Especially being able to shoot 38s with only a barrel swap. The action itself is in quite good shape. Everything locks up nice and tight, with audible clicks. The trigger is extremely light, but crisp. I couldn't get it to fire with multiple palm smacks around the action and stock. Yet a blade of grass could set it off.

For now it's a safe queen, but someday I'll get a chance to put a new sleeve down the barrel.

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& Co means after the 1901 fire.

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Only location of the serial number

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Takedown is simple with one screw