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Posted By: ClapperZapper Hamilton 22lr, of Plymouth,MI - 12/15/10 01:03 AM
I picked up a toy-like single shot 22lr marked as above. Anyone here know anything about them?
Very simple design, no safety, bolt action, very small stock.

Would be nice to know a little about it.
TIA
Posted By: WJW Re: Hamilton 22lr, of Plymouth,MI - 12/15/10 02:21 AM
Sounds like you have a Model 43, 47 or 51 Hamilton, depending on features. Except for the Model 51, Hamilton rifles used a rifled brass barrel liner in a barrel jacket - the barrel of the Model 51 was steel and screwed into the reciever. The Model 43 is cocked by pulling the bolt handle back and has a rounded stock. The Model 47 has a stricker knob and a board stock. All should be marked as to Model on the barrel. If you can find Grant's "Boys' Single-shot Rifles" there is a discussion of all Hamilton rifles.

Bill
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