![]() IVER JOHNSONS ARMS & CYCLE WORKS FITCHBURG. Single top latch, 100000 were produced in 1894, serial number without letter prefix, marked on the top of the barrel rib. I believe it originated from Bill Goforth, who was the resident expert of Iver Johnson’s and H&R. The 1st Model was made from 1912-1913, and the difference was a new cylinder retainer. I am trying to identify a production date for it. You gave 3rd Model 2nd Variation Safety Hammerless Automatic. 24,225 I have an Iver Johnson 32 Cal 5 shot revolver, break top with a serial number of A 81249. THIS REVOLVER IS DESIGNED FOR BLACK POWDER CARTRIDGE PRESSURES AND IS NOT SAFE WITH MODERN SMOKELESS AMMO. single latch, no letter prefix are are 1894. Here is the generally accepted serial date range for the Iver Johnson Champion Shotgun. Johnsxj was off a couple years, the serial number dates to 1915. The cut off hammer spur is most likely not original. The Second Model features a double top post barrel latch, flat leaf hammer spring and two cross pins in the lower frame.įor revolvers equipped with Bourne Knuckleduster add 100% Main serial number location on left side of grip frame grips must be removed to see. Only difference between the first and second model is the barrel latch. 32 centerfire 12 ¼ ounces, large frame with 3 ¼ inch barrel 17¼ ounces Frame height: small frame 3 ¼ inches, large frame 3 7/8 inches Frame length: small frame 4 3/26 inches, large frame 5 inches Overall length: small frame with 3 inch barrel 6 3/8 inches, large frame with 3 ¼ inch barrel 7 3/8 inches. 38 centerfire 5 rounds cylinder capacity Weight: small frame with 3 inch barrel. 32 centerfire 5 rounds cylinder capacity, large frame. I had read a post in another forum that the D prefix was for models chambered in 38 but 32 seems to fit fine. and have no idea about it aside from its probable caliber which seems to be 32 s&w.The serial number is D66262. Standard barrel length: small frame 3 inches, large frame 3 ¼ inches Calibers: small frame. Iver Johnson Hammerless Top-break Identification. Hammer the Hammer action, two frame sizes, and three calibers. LARGE FRAME AND SMALL FRAME VERSIONS USES HAMMER THE HAMMER ACTION: Double top post barrel latch, nickel finish standard, blue optional, hard rubber grip panels with Owls head at top. SECOND MODEL SAFETY AUTOMATIC HAMMER REVOLVER the picture does verify that it is a small frame 32 S&W caliber second model, see below. this is the location of any letter code prefix to the serial number and this letter code prefix is what i need to identify year of manufacture. the main serial number lacation is on the left side of the grip frame and the grips must be removed to see. the serial number on the bottom of the trigger guard is a secondary location and not added until 1904. 38 S&W calibers, serving the same sizable market niche as Hopkins & Allen and Harrington & Richardson in the late-19th through mid-20th centuries. if this revolver is in good shooting condition you should not encounter any problems with standard velocity loads.I can't give you the exact year of manufacture with the information posted. In 1894, the firm became 'Iver Johnsons Arms & Cycle Works.' It is perhaps best known as a major manufacturer of inexpensive but serviceable pocket-size revolvers in. the letter code used for the 22 supershot was "K"īecause of its age and the non-recessed chambers it would be best to limit the firing of this revolver to 22 long rifle standard velocity (target loads) only. there were 3,900 of this model manufactured that year. on the left side of the grip frame under the grips will be another serial number and letter code (usually the same as on the trigger guard) that is the main serial number.īased on the serial number on the trigger guard your 22 supershot serial number 1832 (or 1882) was manufactured in 1928. The 22 supershot was available in either a 7 shot or 9 shot versions. 25, 96 Pats Pending on the bottom of the butt. The serial number is 60197 and it is a hammer model. the introduction of the 22 supershot sealed eight model in 1932 limited the appeal of the earlier model that did not have the individual chambers recessed. Hi, I received this revolver from my uncle after he past away and am trying to find how old it is. it is a very limited production revolver with only 22,650 manufactured. The third series had coil main spring and yours still flat. The top latch appears to be a'double Latch' and the earlier had a single latch. The 22 supershot was manufactured between 19. Looks like is a possible transition between a 2nd series and third series. ![]()
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