My father just recently aquired a rifle built by D.R. Hopkins. We know little about this builder other than it appears he went out of business in 1984? We know he built rifles in Tennesee and that's about it. Go ahead and chime in if you know anything about ole' "Doc" Hopkins.
I need to mic the bore for my father, but it appears to be a .45 caliber. Barrel is 13/16 across the flats and 36in long. We're not sure of the twist yet and the maker of the barrel hasn't yet been discovered.
The trigger is interesting. What looks like a set trigger in the back actually cocks the hammer from half cock to full cock.
All inlays and the toe plate are bone.
I need to mic the bore for my father, but it appears to be a .45 caliber. Barrel is 13/16 across the flats and 36in long. We're not sure of the twist yet and the maker of the barrel hasn't yet been discovered.
The trigger is interesting. What looks like a set trigger in the back actually cocks the hammer from half cock to full cock.
All inlays and the toe plate are bone.