POCKET MODELS
.22, .32, .38, or .41 rimfire cal., single action, "Suicide Specials", solid frame, 5 or 7 (.22) shot fluted cylinder, 2 1/8-4 in. round or octagon barrel marked "HOOD FIREARMS CO. PATENT APRIL 6, 1875" or "HOOK F.A...
HOOD FIREARMS COMPANY
Founded by Freeman W. Hood, who also was associated with Norwich Arms Co., Continental Arms Co., and Bacon Manufacturing Co. Trade names used for "Suicide Specials": Alaska, Alert, Bay's Choice, Brutus, Czar, Hard Pan, International, Jewel, Liberty, Little John, Marquis of Lorne, Rob Roy, Robin Hood, Tramps Terror, Turner & Ross, Union Jack, Victoria and Wide Awake. Inexpensive lower grade SxS shotguns under several trade names.
Located in Norwich, CT, circa 1874-1889.
HOOD FIREARMS COMPANY Antiques Models