Hopkins & Allen XL-6 Revolver with a Surprising Swing-Out Cylinder
The Hopkins & Allen XL-6 is a rare .41 rimfire, 5-shot revolver notable for its early spring-loaded swing-out cylinder, a feature patented by Samuel Hopkins. Unlike other XL models, this design allowed for faster loading and extraction. Despite its advanced mechanism, the high production cost likely limited its market appeal, as Hopkins & Allen primarily targeted the budget firearm segment.









