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hrf · 10-04-2012, 06:48 AM

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Serial C1929 should be a large frame third model made in 1909, the first year of upgrades for smokeless powder ammo. Most are .38s and the chambers should measure about 3/8" diameter. The correct ammo is .38 S&W (not .38 Special). A few were also made in .32 S&W Long caliber.

10-04-2012, 06:48 AM	#3
hrf Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,276	Re: Iver Johnson Serial Number. Welcome to TFF. Serial C1929 should be a large frame third model made in 1909, the first year of upgrades for smokeless powder ammo. Most are .38s and the chambers should measure about 3/8" diameter. The correct ammo is .38 S&W (not .38 Special). A few were also made in .32 S&W Long caliber. Last edited by hrf; 10-04-2012 at 06:57 AM..