I just bought a H.S. Brown Damascus double barrel in 10ga. Dated 1883 in very good condition for $400.
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$175-$250 in good condition. sales@countrygunsmith.net
The name with "Tool Co" at the end was only used from 1887 - 1916.
Hopkins and Allen made double barrel shotguns from 1902-1909,they made single shots from 1887 to the early 1900,s.they also made the 38xl and 44xl drop block shotguns from 1890,s thru 1914.
Winchester made a Model 1887 lever-action shotgun from 1887 - 1899. Norinco currently makes a reproduction of the Model 1887.
I'm assuming you have a Marlin model 1889, not 1887, as they never made a model 1887. The 1889 does have a patent date of 1887 on the barrel, so this is a common mistake. Any Marlin marked ".32W" on the barrel will normally be chambered for the .32-20 Win. cartridge.
in 1887
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Yes, the model 1887 was a lever action shotgun for 12 and 10 gauge. They made some takedown models also. A quick search on www.gunbroker.com should give several variations and pictures. There is a new Chinese import copy of the 1887 with 20" barrel in 12 ga. They seem to be a very strong gun and fairly well made.
Eby-Brown was created in 1887.
Around 22 cubic feet
There is no serial number data for the Company Hopkins and Allen in the private sector available.This firm was in business from 1867-1916.No laws required serial numbers at that time,and those that were marked with a serial number have no records remaining today.If you have a single shot shotgun,these were made from 1887-1902.If the markings say Hopkins and Allen Manufg.Co.Norwich,Conn on the gun then this was made from before 1896.If you have a double barrel shotgun,then these were made from 1902-1916,when they went out of business.