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hrf · 09-17-2012, 06:31 AM

The patent dates you list should probably read:

PAT'D.JUN.16.96.AUG.25.96
SEPT.6.04.PAT'S.PENDING

This marking was used on the second model hammer type .32 made in 1908, but as Jim cites we need the serial number and letter prefix under left grip.

But it may be impossible to date it exactly if the pearl grips are original, as it may have a special order serial for which there are no records.

09-17-2012, 06:31 AM	#3
hrf Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,276	Re: Newly acquired Iver Johnson? The patent dates you list should probably read: PAT'D.JUN.16.96.AUG.25.96 SEPT.6.04.PAT'S.PENDING This marking was used on the second model hammer type .32 made in 1908, but as Jim cites we need the serial number and letter prefix under left grip. But it may be impossible to date it exactly if the pearl grips are original, as it may have a special order serial for which there are no records.