Iver Johnson hammerless 3rd Model question - The Firearms Forum

charlo75 · 11-26-2012, 01:31 PM

My gun has a s/n of D57438. It's a .38 S&W 3rd model hammerless. Could I get some info on when this revolver was made? I believe it needs a firing pin spring because the firing pin never retracts (see pic). The ejector doesn't extend either. Can you point me the right direction on finding the needed parts? I think I found the firing pin spring on gunpartscorp.com (part #524350B) but I want to make sure. Any additional info on this gun would be greatly appreciated!!

Jim K · 11-26-2012, 02:51 PM

That is the Third Model, but the firing pin springs were the same and the part number you mention should work.

Jim

charlo75 · 11-26-2012, 03:03 PM

Thank you sir. Another question that I let slip is this: Is the "large" frame defined by the caliber .38 (large frame) vs .32 (small frame)? Any ideas on the ejector's function/non-function?

hrf · 11-26-2012, 05:41 PM

All the .38s were large frame, but there was a small frame 5-shot .32 S&W caliber model, and a large frame 6-shot .32 S&W Long caliber.

Does the firing pin move freely when pushed in? If not, it might just be stuck in fired position due to rust or debri.

The ejector cam might be worn or the cam spring broken, which Numrich lists out of stock.

gvw3 · 11-26-2012, 06:12 PM

I have the same gun. It was my wife's grandfathers issue pistol from the city of Chicago 1922. I don't think he ever shot it. In working order they are not worth much. Cabela's had one on the rack by here for $175 and they are high on there guns.

Jim K · 11-26-2012, 07:57 PM

If I am reading Bill Goforth's book correctly, that gun was made in 1913.

Jim

charlo75 · 11-26-2012, 08:28 PM

Thanks for all of the info. To answer your question, no the firing pin is stuck and won't move at all. Guess I should get it removed and look at it.

charlo75 · 11-26-2012, 10:36 PM

I learned a little tonight. After taking the gun apart (enough to clean), I know how it operates. The ejector works now but the firing pin spring must be weak because it still won't rest after the hammer drops. I have a new one on order though. Hopefully it will be back to shooting soon!

11-26-2012, 01:31 PM	#1
charlo75 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 4	Iver Johnson hammerless 3rd Model question My gun has a s/n of D57438. It's a .38 S&W 3rd model hammerless. Could I get some info on when this revolver was made? I believe it needs a firing pin spring because the firing pin never retracts (see pic). The ejector doesn't extend either. Can you point me the right direction on finding the needed parts? I think I found the firing pin spring on gunpartscorp.com (part #524350B) but I want to make sure. Any additional info on this gun would be greatly appreciated!! Attached Images -->

11-26-2012, 02:51 PM	#2
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: Iver Johnson hammerless 3rd Model question That is the Third Model, but the firing pin springs were the same and the part number you mention should work. Jim

11-26-2012, 03:03 PM	#3
charlo75 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 4	Re: Iver Johnson hammerless 3rd Model question Thank you sir. Another question that I let slip is this: Is the "large" frame defined by the caliber .38 (large frame) vs .32 (small frame)? Any ideas on the ejector's function/non-function?

11-26-2012, 05:41 PM	#4
hrf Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,277	Re: Iver Johnson hammerless 3rd Model question All the .38s were large frame, but there was a small frame 5-shot .32 S&W caliber model, and a large frame 6-shot .32 S&W Long caliber. Does the firing pin move freely when pushed in? If not, it might just be stuck in fired position due to rust or debri. The ejector cam might be worn or the cam spring broken, which Numrich lists out of stock.

11-26-2012, 07:57 PM	#6
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: Iver Johnson hammerless 3rd Model question If I am reading Bill Goforth's book correctly, that gun was made in 1913. Jim

11-26-2012, 06:12 PM	#5
gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,285	Re: Iver Johnson hammerless 3rd Model question I have the same gun. It was my wife's grandfathers issue pistol from the city of Chicago 1922. I don't think he ever shot it. In working order they are not worth much. Cabela's had one on the rack by here for $175 and they are high on there guns. __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk.

11-26-2012, 08:28 PM	#7
charlo75 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 4	Re: Iver Johnson hammerless 3rd Model question Thanks for all of the info. To answer your question, no the firing pin is stuck and won't move at all. Guess I should get it removed and look at it.

11-26-2012, 10:36 PM	#8
charlo75 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 4	Re: Iver Johnson hammerless 3rd Model question I learned a little tonight. After taking the gun apart (enough to clean), I know how it operates. The ejector works now but the firing pin spring must be weak because it still won't rest after the hammer drops. I have a new one on order though. Hopefully it will be back to shooting soon!