Iver Johnson Identification Please - The Firearms Forum

taysuth · 12-10-2012, 07:53 PM

I just picked up an Iver Johnson revolver at a gun show that my wife fell in love with but now I am trying to identify it, mostly for knowing whether or not it can shoot .38 s&w or if it needs black powder loads. Unfortunately, the gun is in 10 day jail so I am unable to get all of the information to identify it.

Here is what I know:

Iver Johnson Hammerless Revolver
Owls on grips but I do not remember the placement or direction
.38 five shot capacity
4 inch barrel
6942 on the butt of the grip
Blued finish
No "safety" on the trigger

I would really appreciate it if anyone could help me out.

Gizmo5169 · 12-29-2012, 04:56 PM

You really need to know a couple things first. Coil or band spring for the trigger? Direction of owls on grips? Patent dates? Barrel rib markings? Letter prefix on serial number.
I am no expert, but have learned from the experts here, that without this info, its impossible to tell, and with it, pretty much assured to know.

12-10-2012, 07:53 PM	#1
taysuth Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 3	Iver Johnson Identification Please I just picked up an Iver Johnson revolver at a gun show that my wife fell in love with but now I am trying to identify it, mostly for knowing whether or not it can shoot .38 s&w or if it needs black powder loads. Unfortunately, the gun is in 10 day jail so I am unable to get all of the information to identify it. Here is what I know: Iver Johnson Hammerless Revolver Owls on grips but I do not remember the placement or direction .38 five shot capacity 4 inch barrel 6942 on the butt of the grip Blued finish No "safety" on the trigger I would really appreciate it if anyone could help me out. -->

12-29-2012, 04:56 PM	#2
Gizmo5169 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 6	Re: Iver Johnson Identification Please You really need to know a couple things first. Coil or band spring for the trigger? Direction of owls on grips? Patent dates? Barrel rib markings? Letter prefix on serial number. I am no expert, but have learned from the experts here, that without this info, its impossible to tell, and with it, pretty much assured to know.