Was just at the local gun store picking up some plinking ammo. There was a Hopkins and Allen falling block leaning on the wall, the price tag was $800. All in all appeared to be in decent shape, looks like 32 cal to me. I’m assuming 32 RF. Is it worth that much? I’d have to look down the bore obviously, but I haven’t ventured into making rimfire cartridges. Is making 32 RF worth it or would it be more reasonable to chamber it in 32-20 WCF?

Logan

Very much depends on which H&A.  If it's a Junior, which most of the rimfires are (922, 932, 925 model)  Than I would pass at $800, instantly.  And, not even consider it for a centerfire.  That action is weaker than a Stevens 44 by far, it's pretty much the same as a Stevens Favorite for strength, because of the non-threaded barrel tenon.

If it's a Medium frame, it's a bit stronger.  Maybe okay with a 32-20.  But, marginal at that.  Medium frame compares pretty well to a Stevens 44 in strength.  The value of a medium frame in 32 rimfire would be maybe $800 if in pretty good condition.   

Most of the H&A rimfires can be converted to centerfire by just changing the link that raises the block. H&A made interchangeable barrel sets by doing just that, some links have 2 holes, and H&A used an extractor that slides side to side to accommodate caliber changes.

Way over priced for a plain 922 IMO.

If it's a 3922 or 3932, the Junior Schuetzen models,,then it's a different story.

IIRC they made a 3925 as well, the Jr. Schuetzen chambered in 25-20SS. At least they cataloged it. I've never seen one but don't get out all that much.

I restored a  Box O' Parts 3922 a few yrs ago. It was very cheap as a box of rusted parts and damaged wood. But I really liked the style so I went all in.

Here's a few pics before and after.
No particular order..

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That's a beautiful rifle 2152hq!

That's a nice 3922,   2152hq  Great work!

The first single shot I ever owned was a 922 I bought for $35 or $40, missing the extractor.  This was 40 years ago, or so.  Pre-internet days.  I ordered that extractor from Numrich every time I sent in an order for 9 years.  Eventually they had one.  By that time, I had polished the action and parts, and it was disassembled in a bag.  We were now into the internet era, and this group was together on the old shooters.com board, on the single shot forum.  I asked the question that is often asked here, "Can these be made into a centerfire, say .22 Hornet?."  Fortunately, some good advice was given to me that it was only .22 rimfire capable, and I lost interest in completing it. 

Yesterday, I needed to set back an octagon barrel slightly to time it.  I have a new lathe that I've run once or twice, doing some trivial stuff.  I didn't want to mess with an octagon barrel setback as my first project on it.  I have run a lathe very little for the past 10 years, and have never been a real machinist.   

I thought about this action, pulled it out, and fit, chambered, and finished a barrel for it.  That gave me some familiarity with the new lathe to be confident I can do the more valuable/critical barrel, which I did today.

The little H&A 922 now needs some attention to finish it.  Repolish, decide to rust blue or color case it, and either find the original stock or make one.  Cut for the extractor, and cut sight dovetails.  That will require me to learn to operate my new Bridgeport, which has been sitting on my floor, wired in and never turned on for several months.   

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I had one of their 12ga shotguns years ago and didn't like their block design. The action had so much wear I had to re cut the mortice in the receiver with a broaching tool I made and then machine a new block to tighten it up. Might be different with the 22 rf actions.



JMH

I think the Davenport rifles were sold under the "Baystate Arms Co." name. At least mine is. There are some differences, it has a dovetail sliding plate that toggles the firing pin between cf and rf, also the extractor is different and allows the link to be straight instead of curved.   
  The patent dates are June 28 & Sept. 15 1885. Right there is what doomed Wm Davenports chances. Seem another single shot designed by one J M Browning was brought out by Winchester that same time. 
Here's a pic of my Baystate and an early 3922

Kootne, isn't your top rifle pictured a medium frame instead of a Junior?  Does it have the adjustable sear engagement on the right side?