About Hopkins & Allen Junior J22LR22
The Merwin Hulbert & Co Junior is .22 rimfire falling block rifle that was made for Merwin Hulbert & Co by Hopkins & Allen in their factory in Norwich Connecticut. Merwin Hulbert & Co. headquartered in New York City from 1874 until 1891. The Company was best known for their very high quality revolvers and they were strong competitors of S&W, Remington, & Colt in that era. Hopkins & Allen Co. (founded in 1867) began making their falling block single shot rifles circa 1887 – 1914. The H & A Junior Model became known as the 922 (.22LR), 925 (.25RF), and 932 (.32RF) after 1902. The Merwin Hulbert & Co Junior is a lever action falling block breechloader with a round 22“ barrel. Stamped "Made by the Hopkins & Allen Manfg. Co. Norwich Conn. U.S.A." and "The Merwin Hulbert & Co. Junior" on the top of barrel. The Junior rifle was made with 20 or 22 inch round barrel in .22 rimfire but also in .25 rimfire and with 26 inch barrel in .32 rimfire. There was also Fancy Junior rifle with octagonal barrel. Original price of Junior rifle was $5.20 and $6.50 for Fancy Junior rifle.
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Specifications
| Category | Rifles |
|---|---|
| Weight | 40 oz |
| Caliber | 22 Long Rifle |
| Capacity | 17+1 |
| Barrel Length | 22" Heavy Barrel |
| Finish | Black |
| Sights | Rear: Notched-Bar Dovetailed Front: Blade |
| Gun Type | Single Shot |
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