W H Hamilton was an importer in New York City c. 1875-1885. The same name was used as a trade name on shotguns made in Belgium by F. Dumoulin & Co and sold by Thomas Leary about 1904-1910. It would PROBABLY be a 12 gauge but made for 2 1/2" shells and the ones made in the 1800's would be for black powder shells. The value would be $100-$250 for use as a mantle decoration. Don't try to shoot it unless it has been checked and approved by an experienced gunsmith.
Exactly how is the shotgun marked (all markings), and double-check the serial number. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Need a full description of all markings.
theres markings on mine that say 1907
It will be marked on the barrel.
What other markings are on the shotgun? sales@countrygunsmith.net
Impossible to answer without a detailed description of all markings.
It will be marked on the barrel
Stephens
It will be marked on the barrel, but that should be a 12 g shotgun.
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Shotguns are described by gauge, not caliber. It should be marked on the barrels as to which is the correct ammuntion and gauge. Shotguns are described by gauge, not caliber. It should be marked on the barrels as to which is the correct ammuntion and gauge.
The proof markings on the gun indicate it was made by Armas Marixa. These shotguns were made in the 1970's. As i find more i will add to this post. Mine is marked Memphis. It is 12 gauge with a three inch chamber.