SOLD Hoppe's Ethan Allen Single Shot Pistol (Ohio)

[Prairie Dawg]

I have for sale an Hoppe's Ethan Allen Single Shot Pistol.
Serial Number T01686
While not marked, it appears to by .45 caliber.
Percussion
Good Bore
Rear sight adjustable for elevation, drift right or left for windage
Wooden stocks stained dark -- in nice shape with a bit of shrinkage
Hammer & trigger work properly
No finish remaining
A small bit if surface rust & a plumb patina
All steel construction
11-1/2 inches long, 25 ounces weight

Neat little pistol -- appeared in one of the final scenes of the film "Quigley Down Under"
$240
Ships directly to you via Priority Mail, insured, for $20, unless you live in a restricted state.
Thanks for looking.

 

[Prairie Dawg]

I can't figure out how to edit this post, so let's just reduce it to $225 + Shipping

 

[Sinner]

Are you saying that pistol was in Quigley down under, or that type?

 

[Grimord]

The same type pistol was shown during the last scenes of the movie when Quigley is looking to book passage back to the States. The clerk behind the counter had the gun and was checking the "wanted Poster" for Quigley, but Quigley used the name Roy Hobbes instead of his own name.

 

[Prairie Dawg]

Yes, it was that type of pistol. If it was THE pistol, it would have a much higher value.

 

[Prairie Dawg]

Reduced to $200

 

[helwan9]

PM sent

 

[helwan9]

Having problems with PM Where in Ohio are you, I'm in the Cleveland area

 

[Hunman70]

I'm interested if not sold.

 

[Prairie Dawg]

Not sold yet.
I am in Cleveland Heights.

 

[Newtire]

I bought one of those back when Hoppes was selling them out. Only trouble I had was misfires. I read about another guy who fixed his so followed his advice and drilled out the passage leading to the nipple bolster with a long 1/8" drill bit. Fires every time now.

 

[Prairie Dawg]

This item has sold -- Thanks

 

[Zonie]

To the buyer:
As Newtire mentioned, these Hoppe's Ethan Allen pistols can be troublesome if you want to shoot it.
The flame channel that connects the bottom of the nipple to the bore is very restrictive, making it difficult for the flash from the percussion cap to get to the powder.

Follow this link to see how I fixed mine.

https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/ethan-allen-target-pistol.5817/#post-55654