assembly 22 defender - The Firearms Forum

rons · 11-09-2012, 11:13 AM

have purchased 22 caliber defender that has been disassembled--need help reassembling--thanks so much to anyone that can help

Jim K · 11-09-2012, 12:00 PM

The name Defender has been used by several makers. We need pictures of what you have in order to help.

Jim

RJay · 11-09-2012, 05:17 PM

If what you have is a revolver ( That information is even unknown ), then the odds are you have a very early Johnson and Bye or Iver Johnson. Only Lamont Cranston knows for sure.

jack404 · 11-09-2012, 06:08 PM

i've a sportco defender last semi auto pistol designed and made in Oz

its a .22 too

imagine a sterling 286 with a bull barrel , i'll take decent pic's one day

rons · 11-13-2012, 07:51 AM

it is 7 shot revolver--has 2 1/4 inch round barrel with defender stamped on top of barrel.will have to try to find pictures and post. no other markings or serial #

hrf · 11-13-2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by rons

it is 7 shot revolver--has 2 1/4 inch round barrel with defender stamped on top of barrel.will have to try to find pictures and post. no other markings or serial #

It's probably this one, by Johnson & Bye (Iver Johnson predecessor)

If so, you can check off the parts you're missing..

(The one shown appears to be a 5 shot .32)

rons · 11-13-2012, 08:29 AM

Product
Manufactured by Iver Johnson and sold by J.P. Lovell Arms. The Defender were made from 1875 to 1888 and the Defender 89 from 1889 to 1895.

.22 short r.f. caliber, 7 shot single action Defender no 1 revolver, spur trigger, solid frame, 2 1/4" round barrel, fluted cylinder, birdhead grips, walnut or checkered black rubber, nickeled, marked DEFENDER

Almost sure this is what I've got--I think Hopkins and Allen also made same revolver but with 2 1/2 in barrel

Thanks for any info on assembly or any other info available

11-09-2012, 11:13 AM	#1
rons Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 5	assembly 22 defender have purchased 22 caliber defender that has been disassembled--need help reassembling--thanks so much to anyone that can help -->

11-09-2012, 12:00 PM	#2
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: assembly 22 defender The name Defender has been used by several makers. We need pictures of what you have in order to help. Jim

11-09-2012, 05:17 PM	#3
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,500	Re: assembly 22 defender If what you have is a revolver ( That information is even unknown ), then the odds are you have a very early Johnson and Bye or Iver Johnson. Only Lamont Cranston knows for sure. __________________ RonJames

11-09-2012, 06:08 PM	#4
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: assembly 22 defender i've a sportco defender last semi auto pistol designed and made in Oz its a .22 too imagine a sterling 286 with a bull barrel , i'll take decent pic's one day

11-13-2012, 07:51 AM	#5
rons Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 5	Re: assembly 22 defender it is 7 shot revolver--has 2 1/4 inch round barrel with defender stamped on top of barrel.will have to try to find pictures and post. no other markings or serial #

11-13-2012, 08:29 AM	#7
rons Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 5	Re: assembly 22 defender Product Manufactured by Iver Johnson and sold by J.P. Lovell Arms. The Defender were made from 1875 to 1888 and the Defender 89 from 1889 to 1895. .22 short r.f. caliber, 7 shot single action Defender no 1 revolver, spur trigger, solid frame, 2 1/4" round barrel, fluted cylinder, birdhead grips, walnut or checkered black rubber, nickeled, marked DEFENDER Almost sure this is what I've got--I think Hopkins and Allen also made same revolver but with 2 1/2 in barrel Thanks for any info on assembly or any other info available