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The Hamilton Rifle No. 27 22 cal
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Serial numbers were not required at the time, inexpensive models usually didn't have them.
The Hamilton 27 or 027 were a really novel single shot .22. Nearly every part on them is made with sheet metal including the receiver and the sheet metal wrapped brass barrel. If you look on the bottom of the barrel you can see the seam of the wrapped barrel. I have one, but have never got up the courage to shoot it. 
I grew up 1 mile from Plymouth, worked on the P.D. there for 28 years, and still live just a few miles away. Those rifles were probably made at the old (now torn down a few years ago) Daisy BB Gun factory (previously known as 'The Plymouth Iron Windmill Company circa 1880's). Clarence Hamilton was the designer of Daisy BB guns so it's very possible that he also most likely built those around the same time they were producing the BB guns.
This link doesn't have any info regarding your .22, but it's interesting and might be helpful in your research.
DaisyKing.com - The History of Daisy
DaisyKing.com - The History of Daisy
They're popular here in metro Detroit. Not sure on the legal status, since the barrels are under 16" long.
I've owned a few of their models over the years and have been told they were a promotional give-away when you bought one of the companies windmills.
I've owned a few of their models over the years and have been told they were a promotional give-away when you bought one of the companies windmills.
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My rifle
The gun was given to me by my father in 1954. My 1st gun at age 4. Originally belonged to my grandfather. Shot it with .22 short std velocity as a boy.
By the mid 80's was in need of repair. We knew a pretty good gunsmith who agreed to fix it if we agreed not to shoot it. So in operating condition, but has not been fired in many years.
The gun was given to me by my father in 1954. My 1st gun at age 4. Originally belonged to my grandfather. Shot it with .22 short std velocity as a boy.
By the mid 80's was in need of repair. We knew a pretty good gunsmith who agreed to fix it if we agreed not to shoot it. So in operating condition, but has not been fired in many years.
Yeah, if you were going to shoot it, I would stick to either CB caps and/or Std Vel shorts. I wouldn't even attempt to shoot modern Hi Vel ammo through it.
I don't know what, if any collector value it might have. Yours looks to be in pretty good condition. I would have to guess it's worth somewhere between $200-$400 dollars depending on who might want it for their collection. But, for sentimental reasons, and a conversation piece alone it's gotta be worth more than that to you.
All of the Hamilton rifles including the pump 22 have been removed from the NFA (short bbl'd rifle) and have been given the Blessing by the BATF as a regular Title 1 firearm w/C&R status.
Some States may have other ideas of what they are.
There's a bunch of them: #7, 11, 19, 23, 27, 027, 35, 39(pump)
There's more I believe, just can't remember them.
Some States may have other ideas of what they are.
There's a bunch of them: #7, 11, 19, 23, 27, 027, 35, 39(pump)
There's more I believe, just can't remember them.
In the 60s before 68 there was a company making them and I ordered one and it came in the mail. The screw that the barrel pivoted on would work loose after a few shots and if not tightened up the cartridge case would rupture. It was easy too carry and accurate enough too shoot a coon. Rifle and coon dogs have been gone for many years. Larry
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Little late to the party here but the Hamilton rifles were built at a different location. I just found this online.
TINCANBANDIT's Gunsmithing: Firearm Factory of the Month: Hamilton Rifle Co.
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First one I ever saw despite living within thirty miles of Plymouth most of my life was during the 80’s when I lived in New Mexico. It was at a pawn shop on Central Avenue in a bucket of cheap and beat up .22’s but I didn’t have the extra money with me that day.
Surprising that there aren’t more of those around here being in a semi rural area mid Michigan,
Surprising that there aren’t more of those around here being in a semi rural area mid Michigan,
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BSChE2000, I think your gun is the 027 which is the deluxe version of the 27. Walnut stock, different forearm shape and looks to me like more curve in the butt as compared to mine. You can see in the picture mine is marked No. 27. Does yours say No. 027?
Here is another thread on the gun with some of the history of the company. Also a link to a really nice article on the Hamilton 27.
Hamilton Rifle No. 27
THE QUINTESSENTIAL BOY?S RIFLE: HAMILTON?S MODEL 27
Here is another thread on the gun with some of the history of the company. Also a link to a really nice article on the Hamilton 27.
Hamilton Rifle No. 27
THE QUINTESSENTIAL BOY?S RIFLE: HAMILTON?S MODEL 27
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