What is it worth?

[matthewsalba]

On the barrel is: Hopkins Allen Arms Co. 32 cal. centerfire XL8 Double action Jan. 5, 86'

Can anyone tell me if this is from 1886 and what it might be worth? Thanks matthewalba

 

[Doubletaptap]

You can check gunbroker.com or gunsamerica.com and see if you can find one like it in their search engine. This would give you a sort of base to go by.
Some stores sell the collectors book of gun values, if you can loiter, you can look it up there.
If you want to make a long distance call, call Collectors Firearms in Houston,Tx and they can tell you.713-781-1960
Well heck, call toll free!! 877-214-9327
George

 

[arcticap]

There wasn't any change in the value of the H&A XL Model between the 22nd and 24th (2003) Edition Blue Books.
Value:
100% $140
98% $120
95% $100
90% $85
80% $75
70% $60
60% $45

They were made in .22, .32 & .38 caliber. The book doesn't say when it was made, only that guns made prior to 1896 were marked "Hopkins & Allen Manufg. CO.Norwich, CONN.", and that they made numerous limited production guns and firearms not described in their catalogs. The company eventually became known as the Hopkins & Allen Arms Company, from 1902-1914.