Lot 1314:
Hamilton Rifle No. 27 Single Shot Rimfire Rifle .22 Caliber with 15 Inch Barrel
Description
This single shot, break-action rimfire rifle is chambered in .22 caliber and features a 15-inch round barrel constructed with a sheet-metal jacket over a brass liner. The rifle is equipped with a simple blade front sight and a notched rear sight mounted to the barrel. The receiver is clearly stamped with the manufacturer’s identification: THE HAMILTON RIFLE NO 27 22 CAL. / PATENTED OCT 30. 1900 AUG 13. 1907 / MFD BY C. J. HAMILTON & SON / PLYMOUTH MICH. U.S.A. The rifle is fitted with a two-piece wooden stock, featuring a straight-grip buttstock with a metal buttplate and a slender forend secured by a single brass screw. A wire-style trigger guard protects the trigger assembly. A notable condition issue is a vertical cracked stock where the wood meets the receiver on the left side. Extensive surface oxidation and a dark brown patina are visible on all metal surfaces, including the receiver and the 15-inch barrel. No serial number is visible on the exterior of the firearm. Note – As an antique or black powder firearm, this item does not require a background check.
Condition report:
The metal components exhibit a heavy, dark brown patina with significant surface oxidation and scattered pitting throughout the receiver and barrel. The bore shows darkening and fouling consistent with age. The action appears to function mechanically, though it has not been live-fire tested. The wooden furniture shows heavy wear to the finish with numerous scuffs, scratches, and a prominent vertical crack in the wrist area on the left side. The metal buttplate and wire trigger guard show oxidation and wear consistent with the rest of the firearm.
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