Hopkins and Allen was one of the most prolific makers of inexpensive revolvers in the post-Civil War era, producing revolvers under numerous trade names for the hardware store trade. The XL series were solid-frame tip-up and side-swing revolvers marketed to civilians. These secondary-market revolvers provided affordable self-defense options to working-class Americans who could not afford Colts or S&Ws. Type: Revolver Action: Revolver Caliber: .38 S&W Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1880, USA Weight: 30 oz Overall length: 9" Status: Discontinued Intended use: civilian