Why was the Hamilton 22 called a boys rifle?
At that time, .22 cal. rifles were referred to as Boys’ rifles because of their size. In 1898, Clarence sold his portion of the air rifle business (know as the Daisy Air Rifle Company) and the Iron Windmill company. The two company’s move out and the Hamilton Rifle Company of Plymouth, Michigan was born.
Who was the inventor of the Hamilton 22?
The two company’s move out and the Hamilton Rifle Company of Plymouth, Michigan was born. At the same time Clarence son, Coello completed tool and die training. Two years later Clarence died and Coello took over the rifle business. From 1898-1945 the Hamilton’s invented and manufacturer good quality affordable .22 cal.
What was the most popular model of Hamilton Rifle?
No sales to CA. Hamilton No. 27 Single shot rifle .22 Cal The model No. 27 was the most popular of all the Hamilton Rifles intoduced in 1906 with about 500,000 being made . This Auction has been viewed 377 times.
Where can I find a Hamilton 22 rifle?
Another “Hamilton .22” you might find of interest. This is the Japanese clone from the ’60s when three companies in three California cities, each imported a few of these neat little rifles with their company name stamped into the right side of the receiver. Mine pictured is from Sierra Arms in Los Angeles, and still retains its original box.
At that time, .22 cal. rifles were referred to as Boys’ rifles because of their size. In 1898, Clarence sold his portion of the air rifle business (know as the Daisy Air Rifle Company) and the Iron Windmill company. The two company’s move out and the Hamilton Rifle Company of Plymouth, Michigan was born.
No sales to CA. Hamilton No. 27 Single shot rifle .22 Cal The model No. 27 was the most popular of all the Hamilton Rifles intoduced in 1906 with about 500,000 being made . This Auction has been viewed 377 times.
The two company’s move out and the Hamilton Rifle Company of Plymouth, Michigan was born. At the same time Clarence son, Coello completed tool and die training. Two years later Clarence died and Coello took over the rifle business. From 1898-1945 the Hamilton’s invented and manufacturer good quality affordable .22 cal.
Another “Hamilton .22” you might find of interest. This is the Japanese clone from the ’60s when three companies in three California cities, each imported a few of these neat little rifles with their company name stamped into the right side of the receiver. Mine pictured is from Sierra Arms in Los Angeles, and still retains its original box.
