New try iver johnson revolver

[modoc58]

I'd like to know manufacture date
Iver johnson top break revolver
5 shot
32 cal s&w
Serial number under left grip A70xxx
Along top of barrel: iver johnson's arms & cycle works
Fitchburg, mass. Usa
Thanks for the help

[hrf]

Originally Posted by modoc58

I'd like to know manufacture date
Iver johnson top break revolver
5 shot
32 cal s&w
Serial number under left grip A70xxx
Along top of barrel: iver johnson's arms & cycle works
Fitchburg, mass. Usa
Thanks for the help

It's either a 2nd model hammer black powder .32 made in 1900
(should have 86,87,88,96 patents dates on barrel.

Or a 3rd model hammer smokeless powder .32 made in 1912
(should have '96 patent date on end of butt)

[modoc58]

Thanks for the help, HRF