Later, it acquired other makers such as Davenport Firearms (1901) and Forehand & Wadsworth (1902). At its peak, H&A was one of the largest American firearms manufacturers with production quantities approaching those of firms like Colt and Winchester.When H&A was formed in 1868, it took over production of Bacon Manufacturing Co. Firms like H&A, H&R and Iver Johnson have been called “Armorers to the Nation’s Nightstands” in recognition of the common use of their products.
Hopkins & Allen was best known for inexpensive pocket revolvers.