Chichester "Pocket Shotgun" Revolver

Published on August 20, 2020
Duration: 11:01

This review details the rare Chichester 'Pocket Shotgun,' a unique .38 caliber revolver featuring a detachable shoulder stock and a 28-gauge smoothbore barrel. Expert Ian McCollum highlights its specific manufacturing details, including a protective eye shield that doubles as a peep sight, and modifications indicating factory production. The firearm's rarity is attributed to its limited practical utility and low historical sales, making it a significant item for collectors.

Quick Summary

The Chichester Pocket Shotgun is a rare firearm combining a .38 caliber revolver action with a 28-gauge smoothbore barrel and a detachable shoulder stock. Manufactured by Hopkins & Allen, it features a unique metal shield serving as both an eye protector and an integrated peep sight, indicating factory production modifications. Its extreme rarity stems from limited practical utility and low historical sales.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Chichester Pocket Shotgun
  2. 00:22Hopkins & Allen Manufacturer Background
  3. 01:12Pocket Rifles vs. Shotguns
  4. 02:39Technical Configuration: .38 Action, 28 Gauge Barrel
  5. 03:17Shoulder Stock Mechanism
  6. 03:52Recoil and Eye Shield Function
  7. 05:31Integrated Peep Sight Explanation
  8. 07:29Factory Production Evidence
  9. 08:55Caliber Variations: Rimfire & Centerfire
  10. 10:13Rarity and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Chichester Pocket Shotgun?

The Chichester Pocket Shotgun is a rare firearm manufactured by Hopkins & Allen for the Chichester Rifle Company. It combines a .38 caliber revolver action with a smoothbore barrel, approximately 28 Gauge, and features a detachable shoulder stock.

What makes the Chichester Pocket Shotgun unique?

Its uniqueness lies in the combination of a revolver mechanism with a smoothbore shotgun barrel, a detachable walnut stock, and a distinctive metal shield that acts as both an eye protector and an integrated peep sight for shoulder stock use.

What caliber and gauge is the Chichester Pocket Shotgun?

The firearm uses a .38 caliber revolver action and features a smoothbore barrel that is approximately 28 Gauge. It was produced in both rimfire and centerfire variants.

Why is the Chichester Pocket Shotgun considered rare?

Production numbers are believed to be extremely low. This rarity is attributed to its limited practical utility for most users and consequently, low historical sales figures, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.

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