12 gauge Iver Johnson serial # HTHR - The Firearms Forum

RKSmithy · 01-11-2012, 01:34 PM

Hello. I recently purchased an Iver Johnson single barrel 12 guage with the serial # of "HTHR" behind the trigger guard and under the wooden fore-end. I have read other posts where some folks had older models that shouldn't be shot with modern shells. I don't want to blow myself up but really want to fire this bad boy. The markings are as follow: On the side plate "Champion" "Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works" "Fitchburg Mass USA". On top of the barrel it reads "12 gauge choke bore barrel and lug forged n one-". Can anyone give me some info on this? Thanks a heap!

Sprint · 01-12-2012, 07:27 AM

RKSmithy,

Hi. Your Iver Johnson Champion shotgun was produced between 1940 and 1956 according to the lettered serial number. It can be safely used with modern 2 3/4" shells if the gun is in good condition.

Sprint

01-11-2012, 01:34 PM	#1
RKSmithy Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1	12 gauge Iver Johnson serial # HTHR Hello. I recently purchased an Iver Johnson single barrel 12 guage with the serial # of "HTHR" behind the trigger guard and under the wooden fore-end. I have read other posts where some folks had older models that shouldn't be shot with modern shells. I don't want to blow myself up but really want to fire this bad boy. The markings are as follow: On the side plate "Champion" "Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works" "Fitchburg Mass USA". On top of the barrel it reads "12 gauge choke bore barrel and lug forged n one-". Can anyone give me some info on this? Thanks a heap! -->

01-12-2012, 07:27 AM	#2
Sprint Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 44	Re: 12 gauge Iver Johnson serial # HTHR RKSmithy, Hi. Your Iver Johnson Champion shotgun was produced between 1940 and 1956 according to the lettered serial number. It can be safely used with modern 2 3/4" shells if the gun is in good condition. Sprint