Old .22 Rifle

John · April 18, 1999, 12:22 PM

Harley,
I don't know if you forgot about me or couldn't find anything on my old .22 (from orginal thread). I have searched all the books I have and couldn't find anything on it. The info on it
is-
HAMILTON RIFLE NO. 51
22 CAL S - L & LR
C. J. HAMILTOM & SON
PLYMOUTH MICH. U.S.A.
If I remember correctly this rifle has been around the house for at least 35 years and I think it was an old rifle even then.

Thanks for all the effort and assistance

John

**James K** · April 18, 1999, 02:32 PM

Those Hamilton rifles were inexpensive single shots which were often given as prizes to youngsters who sold a certain number of cans of salve, or magazine subscriptions, etc. Another gun in the same category was the Quackenbush. (If you have a squeeze type nutcracker, it may have "HMQ" on it for Hiram Quackenbush. Same fellow.)

The gun has little cash value, but I am sure its sentimental value is priceless.

Jim

John · April 18, 1999, 05:41 PM

Thanks for the info. I agree it is an inexpensive rifle, but you are right it does have some memories. Any idea on the dates they made them? Thanks again.

Paul B. · April 20, 1999, 01:17 AM

Jim. Here in Tucson, those Hamiltons go for as high as $200.00, and even higher for real clean models. I guess it's where you're at that counts. You should see what they want for real doggie Remington #4, .22LR's

Paul B.

COMPROMISE IS NOT AN OPTION!

April 18, 1999, 12:22 PM	#1
John Member Join Date: October 16, 1998 Location: Virginia Posts: 38	Harley, I don't know if you forgot about me or couldn't find anything on my old .22 (from orginal thread). I have searched all the books I have and couldn't find anything on it. The info on it is- HAMILTON RIFLE NO. 51 22 CAL S - L & LR C. J. HAMILTOM & SON PLYMOUTH MICH. U.S.A. If I remember correctly this rifle has been around the house for at least 35 years and I think it was an old rifle even then. Thanks for all the effort and assistance John

April 18, 1999, 02:32 PM	#2
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,418	Those Hamilton rifles were inexpensive single shots which were often given as prizes to youngsters who sold a certain number of cans of salve, or magazine subscriptions, etc. Another gun in the same category was the Quackenbush. (If you have a squeeze type nutcracker, it may have "HMQ" on it for Hiram Quackenbush. Same fellow.) The gun has little cash value, but I am sure its sentimental value is priceless. Jim

April 18, 1999, 05:41 PM	#3
John Member Join Date: October 16, 1998 Location: Virginia Posts: 38	Thanks for the info. I agree it is an inexpensive rifle, but you are right it does have some memories. Any idea on the dates they made them? Thanks again.

April 20, 1999, 01:17 AM	#4
Paul B. Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 1999 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,239	Jim. Here in Tucson, those Hamiltons go for as high as $200.00, and even higher for real clean models. I guess it's where you're at that counts. You should see what they want for real doggie Remington #4, .22LR's Paul B. COMPROMISE IS NOT AN OPTION!