FRT Report Valid as of: 2023/06/05

Firearm Reference Number (FRN): 19917 Page: 44344 / 104314

Make: Hopkins & Allen
Summary Model: Ranger No 2

Make: Hopkins & Allen

Model: Ranger No 2
Manufacturer: Hopkins & Allen
Level: Manufacturer Specifications and Commercial Customization
Type: Handgun
Action: Revolver
Country of Manufacturer: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Serial Numbering: See Note
Legal Classification: Antique

Calibre, Shots and Barrel Length

Legal Classification
Barrel
FRN Calibre Shots (mm) Legal Authority Level Barrel Type Code
19917 - 7 22 LR 5 70 Prohibited Non-Commercial Customization
CC 84(1) "prohibited firearm" para. (a)(i)
19917 - 6 22 RF 5 152 Restricted Non-Commercial Customization
CC 84(1) "restricted firearm" para. (a)
19917 - 2 32 RF 5 51 Antique Manufacturer Specifications and
Commercial Customization
AFR, Section 1, para. 6
19917 - 4 32 RF 5 64 Antique Manufacturer Specifications and
Commercial Customization
AFR, Section 1, para. 6
19917 - 1 32 RF 5 70 Antique Manufacturer Specifications and
Commercial Customization
AFR, Section 1, para. 6
19917 - 3 32 RF 5 76 Antique Manufacturer Specifications and
Commercial Customization
AFR, Section 1, para. 6
19917 - 5 32 RF 6 64 Antique Manufacturer Specifications and
Commercial Customization
AFR, Section 1, para. 6

Notes

Make - "Hopkins & Allen" is marked on the firearm.

- "Hopkins & Allen" trade name was used by the Hopkins & Allen Manufacturing Company of Norwich, Connecticut, U.S.A. from 1868 to 1898.
- "Hopkins & Allen" trade name was used by the Hopkins & Allen Arms Company of Norwich, Connecticut, U.S.A. from 1898 to 1917.
- "Hopkins & Allen" trade name was reintroduced circa 1968 on reproductions of black powder firearms.
- "Hopkins & Allen" trade name has been used by "Numrich Arms Corporation" of West Hurley, New York, U.S.A.
- "Hopkins & Allen" trade name has been used by "Hopkins & Allen Arms" of Hawthorne, New Jersey, U.S.A.
- "Hopkins & Allen" trade name has been used by "Mowery Gun Works, Inc." of Waldren, Indiana, U.S.A.

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 FRT Report Valid as of: 2023/06/05
Firearm Reference Number (FRN): 19917 Page: 44345 / 104314

Model - "RANGER NO. 2" is marked on the top strap or barrel.

- "HOPKINS & ALLEN M'F'G Co." over "RANGER NO.2" or "HOPKINS & ALLEN M'F'G Co." over "PAT MARCH 28. 1871" over "RANGER NO. 2" or "HOPKINS & ALLEN
M'F'G Co." over "PAT. MCH 28. 71 MAY 27. 79" over "RANGER NO. 2" may be marked on the top strap.
- manufactured from approximately 1880 to 1896.
- features include: round or octagonal barrel with half moon front sight; solid top receiver/frame with removable plain or fluted cylinder; exposed spurred hammer; sheathed
trigger; single action trigger mechanism; bird's head grip or saw handle grip with squared butt.

Manufacturer - "HOPKINS & ALLEN M'F'G CO." over "PAT. MCH 28. 71 MAY 27. 79" is marked on the top strap.

Serial Number - observed sample was marked on the left grip strap under the grip plate.
- observed samples have had four digits with neither letter prefix nor suffix.

Other Markings - patent markings which may be encountered on samples of this model include: "PAT. MAR. 28,71, APR. 27,75, MAY 27,79." or "PAT. MAY 27,79."

Remarks - in the Ranger series model numbers denote frame size and calibre.
- No 1 frames were intended for 22 RF, No 2 for 32 RF, and No 3 for 38 RF calibres.
- Ranger series handgun were close relatives to the XL and Blue jacket series of revolvers produced by Hopkins and Allen during the heyday of pocket pistols.
- differences in fit, finish and overall quality were the distinguishing characteristics between these three model series with Ranger being the low end and XL the higher
quality product.

Cross-References
FRN Make Model Manufacturer Type Action
20942 Morley Morley Hopkins & Allen Handgun Revolver
24160 Hopkins & Allen Ranger No 1 Hopkins & Allen Handgun Revolver
25720 Hopkins & Allen Ranger No 3 Hopkins & Allen Handgun Revolver

Also Known As/Product Code

1871

1879

Hopkins and Allen Number 2

Ranger

Ranger # 2

Ranger 32

Ranger Number 2

Suicide Special

Year Dates No Data

Importer No Data

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