Help identify Ivers Johnson - The Firearms Forum

buckshot73 · 02-16-2011, 03:43 PM

I have an old IJ, .32 cal, 5 shot, hammerless revolver.. Serial U16278 found under hand grips. "PAT. JUNE 16,96 AUG 25,9? PAT'S PENDING" on grip butt. "IVER JOHNSON'S ARMS & CYCLE WORKS FITCHBURG, MASS. U.S.A" on barrel rib. Just looking for more info. Anything would be helpful. Thanks.

Jim K · 02-16-2011, 08:48 PM

It is the Small Frame Safety Hammerless, Second Model. sixth variation, made in 1907, the cartridge is called the .32 S&W.

IJ revolvers made before 1909 are not recommended for use with smokeless powder cartridges.

Jim

buckshot73 · 02-17-2011, 07:38 AM

Thanks for the info, Jim. I don't plan on shooting it as the timing is off, among other things. Just an interesting piece.

02-16-2011, 03:43 PM	#1
buckshot73 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dry Ridge, KY Posts: 2	Help identify Ivers Johnson I have an old IJ, .32 cal, 5 shot, hammerless revolver.. Serial U16278 found under hand grips. "PAT. JUNE 16,96 AUG 25,9? PAT'S PENDING" on grip butt. "IVER JOHNSON'S ARMS & CYCLE WORKS FITCHBURG, MASS. U.S.A" on barrel rib. Just looking for more info. Anything would be helpful. Thanks. -->

02-16-2011, 08:48 PM	#2
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: Help identify Ivers Johnson It is the Small Frame Safety Hammerless, Second Model. sixth variation, made in 1907, the cartridge is called the .32 S&W. IJ revolvers made before 1909 are not recommended for use with smokeless powder cartridges. Jim

02-17-2011, 07:38 AM	#3
buckshot73 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dry Ridge, KY Posts: 2	Re: Help identify Ivers Johnson Thanks for the info, Jim. I don't plan on shooting it as the timing is off, among other things. Just an interesting piece.