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12seltzer · 09-03-2012, 11:56 AM

Thanks.. After finding mod name I found this info...
B.Goforth answered this on another form..
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b.goforth
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966 Posts
Posted - 08/31/2009 : 12:36:51 PM
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this is a late production "model 55SA cadet" the K letter codes to the serial number was used between 1974 and 1978. if it has an adjustable rear sight it would be the new american bulldog model manufactured between 1974 and 1978.

I.J. CADET MODEL 55SA--------------------------------------1961-1978
The difference between this A series and the earlier series is the addition of a loading gate to the right side of the frame. All specifications are the same except a small weight gain because of the loading gate. DOES NOT HAVE HAMMER THE HAMMER ACTION
VALUE: 100%=$225 60%=$95

NEW AMERICAN BULLDOG SERIES-------------------------------1973-1978
Large solid frame double action revolver with pull pin cylinder release. Finish: Blue or Satin Nickel; Grips: large oversize plastic one piece or small pocket size plastic two piece Sights: ramp front and rear adjustable for windage and elevation; Calibers: .22 rimfire, .22 magnum and .38 special in 2 ½ inch barrel only; Cylinder capacity: .22 rimfire and .22 magnum 6 rounds, 38 special 5 rounds; Barrel length and shape: 2 ½ inches with heavy full length rib, 4 inches with heavy full length rib; Weight: 2 ½ inch barrel 26 ounces, 4 inch barrel 30 ounces; Frame Height 4 inches; frame length 4 7/8 inches; Overall length: 2 ½ inch barrel 6 ½ inches, 4 inch barrel 9 inches. DOES NOT HAVE HAMMER THE HAMMER ACTION
VALUE: 100%=$275 60%=$145

bill

hoozlebird
Starting Member

USA
3 Posts
Posted - 09/01/2009 : 10:14:28 AM
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6 rounds, it only holds 6
and does not have adjustable sights, the sights are fixed, the front one is ribbed
and it does have a hammer

b.goforth
Member

966 Posts
Posted - 09/01/2009 : 2:39:12 PM
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i have learned that during this late production era 1974 to 1978 iver johnson made both 6 shot and 8 shot 22 LR models. this is the era that revolver production was winding down and they were using any and all parts availble. there were revolvers coming out of the factory using grips not normally found on that model. a lot of prebored 6 shot cylinders (that had yet to be chambered for the 22 magnum) were chambered for the 22 LR instead. all in the name of lets sell some products. just because it is chambered for 6 rounds does not chamge the fact it is a late production cadet model (short barrel)and not a new unknown model. it was cheaper and easier to cast and install a small rib with front sight than it was to have a skilled machinst to mill a slot in the round barrel that was exactly centered for the half moon type of front sight used on the early models. if you had the box for this revolver it would most likely read model B222 cadet, blue finish, 22 caliber 2 inch barrel. whereas a 38 caliber would read B382 cadet and marked 38 special caliber or 38 S&W caliber.

there are a lot more of this revolver manufactured that fits the description i furnished so it was offered as generic information and value will not change. there is not enough information as to how many of these 6 shots were offered to even try to determine if they are even a new variation, there could have been very few or a lot. serial numbers are of no help because when they do turn up they are in both the H & K letter codes. what is consistent is the type of front sight on your revolver all seem to use the K letter code but there are 8 shot versions that use the K letter code also.
bill
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MINE is the 6 shot... And nickel .. I am still thinking. They must be rare becouse this as been hard to track. Why no mod number or name on mine eather???

09-03-2012, 11:56 AM	#6
12seltzer Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 6	Re: Help Iver Johnsons model?? Thanks.. After finding mod name I found this info... B.Goforth answered this on another form.. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- b.goforth Member 966 Posts Posted - 08/31/2009 : 12:36:51 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- this is a late production "model 55SA cadet" the K letter codes to the serial number was used between 1974 and 1978. if it has an adjustable rear sight it would be the new american bulldog model manufactured between 1974 and 1978. I.J. CADET MODEL 55SA--------------------------------------1961-1978 The difference between this A series and the earlier series is the addition of a loading gate to the right side of the frame. All specifications are the same except a small weight gain because of the loading gate. DOES NOT HAVE HAMMER THE HAMMER ACTION VALUE: 100%=$225 60%=$95 NEW AMERICAN BULLDOG SERIES-------------------------------1973-1978 Large solid frame double action revolver with pull pin cylinder release. Finish: Blue or Satin Nickel; Grips: large oversize plastic one piece or small pocket size plastic two piece Sights: ramp front and rear adjustable for windage and elevation; Calibers: .22 rimfire, .22 magnum and .38 special in 2 ½ inch barrel only; Cylinder capacity: .22 rimfire and .22 magnum 6 rounds, 38 special 5 rounds; Barrel length and shape: 2 ½ inches with heavy full length rib, 4 inches with heavy full length rib; Weight: 2 ½ inch barrel 26 ounces, 4 inch barrel 30 ounces; Frame Height 4 inches; frame length 4 7/8 inches; Overall length: 2 ½ inch barrel 6 ½ inches, 4 inch barrel 9 inches. DOES NOT HAVE HAMMER THE HAMMER ACTION VALUE: 100%=$275 60%=$145 bill hoozlebird Starting Member USA 3 Posts Posted - 09/01/2009 : 10:14:28 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 rounds, it only holds 6 and does not have adjustable sights, the sights are fixed, the front one is ribbed and it does have a hammer b.goforth Member 966 Posts Posted - 09/01/2009 : 2:39:12 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- i have learned that during this late production era 1974 to 1978 iver johnson made both 6 shot and 8 shot 22 LR models. this is the era that revolver production was winding down and they were using any and all parts availble. there were revolvers coming out of the factory using grips not normally found on that model. a lot of prebored 6 shot cylinders (that had yet to be chambered for the 22 magnum) were chambered for the 22 LR instead. all in the name of lets sell some products. just because it is chambered for 6 rounds does not chamge the fact it is a late production cadet model (short barrel)and not a new unknown model. it was cheaper and easier to cast and install a small rib with front sight than it was to have a skilled machinst to mill a slot in the round barrel that was exactly centered for the half moon type of front sight used on the early models. if you had the box for this revolver it would most likely read model B222 cadet, blue finish, 22 caliber 2 inch barrel. whereas a 38 caliber would read B382 cadet and marked 38 special caliber or 38 S&W caliber. there are a lot more of this revolver manufactured that fits the description i furnished so it was offered as generic information and value will not change. there is not enough information as to how many of these 6 shots were offered to even try to determine if they are even a new variation, there could have been very few or a lot. serial numbers are of no help because when they do turn up they are in both the H & K letter codes. what is consistent is the type of front sight on your revolver all seem to use the K letter code but there are 8 shot versions that use the K letter code also. bill -------------------------------------------------------------------------- MINE is the 6 shot... And nickel .. I am still thinking. They must be rare becouse this as been hard to track. Why no mod number or name on mine eather???