Help with Iver Johnson Arms model and worth of the revolver - The Firearms Forum

firekidd · 07-22-2011, 01:57 PM

I have a top break revolver manufactured by Iver Johnson Arms. I would like to know the model and cal for this revolver and any help as to the years

Thank you

hrf · 07-22-2011, 02:05 PM

Thanks for posting a photo.

It's a smokeless powder model made after 1908, but caliber and year made can not be determined from your photo:

http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=90427

The serial number and letter prefix on frame under the left grip will be needed to determine further details.

firekidd · 07-22-2011, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hrf

Thanks for posting a photo.

It's a smokeless powder model made after 1908, but caliber and year made can not be determined from your photo:

http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=90427

The serial number and letter prefix on frame under the left grip will be needed to determine further details.

It is marks 945 . any further help is appreciated

hrf · 07-22-2011, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firekidd

It is marks 945 . any further help is appreciated

Please remove the left grip panel and take another photo.
If the number there is just 945 with no letter prefix, it may be a special order gun.

Also list the patent dates and where they are marked.

firekidd · 07-22-2011, 03:32 PM

additional photos

firekidd · 07-22-2011, 03:34 PM

hrf · 07-22-2011, 04:00 PM

Thanks, but unfortunately that adds to the mystery! With no serial number and letter prefix in normal position on left grip frame, I can only guess it was a special order, but there are no obvious special order features such as extra long barrel or special grips. And without the letter code, I can't even tell if it's a small or large frame model.

If you will list the patent dates and where they are marked, it will help identify model and date span made.

Caliber? The chambers of a .32 measure about 5/16" and a .38 about 3/8"

RJay · 07-22-2011, 04:15 PM

Zooming it up to he highest level, it looks as if the numbers were there but are either filled in or removed.

fuzebox40 · 07-23-2011, 03:15 AM

Hey guys. Very difficult to tell by these pics so I can only say I'm 99% sure it's a small frame .32, I know that isn't much help.
Nice looking piece. You may be able to find the grip and front sight at Numrich gun parts. If your handy you can make one for a nickle.

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firekidd Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 36	Help with Iver Johnson Arms model and worth of the revolver I have a top break revolver manufactured by Iver Johnson Arms. I would like to know the model and cal for this revolver and any help as to the years Thank you Attached Images __________________ -->

07-22-2011, 02:05 PM	#2
hrf Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,309	Re: Help with Iver Johnson Arms model and worth of the revolver Thanks for posting a photo. It's a smokeless powder model made after 1908, but caliber and year made can not be determined from your photo: http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=90427 The serial number and letter prefix on frame under the left grip will be needed to determine further details.

07-22-2011, 03:32 PM	#5
firekidd Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 36	Re: Help with Iver Johnson Arms model and worth of the revolver additional photos Attached Images __________________

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firekidd Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 36	Re: Help with Iver Johnson Arms model and worth of the revolver . Attached Images __________________

07-22-2011, 04:00 PM	#7
hrf Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,309	Re: Help with Iver Johnson Arms model and worth of the revolver Thanks, but unfortunately that adds to the mystery! With no serial number and letter prefix in normal position on left grip frame, I can only guess it was a special order, but there are no obvious special order features such as extra long barrel or special grips. And without the letter code, I can't even tell if it's a small or large frame model. If you will list the patent dates and where they are marked, it will help identify model and date span made. Caliber? The chambers of a .32 measure about 5/16" and a .38 about 3/8"

07-22-2011, 04:15 PM	#8
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,504	Re: Help with Iver Johnson Arms model and worth of the revolver Zooming it up to he highest level, it looks as if the numbers were there but are either filled in or removed. __________________ RonJames Last edited by RJay; 07-22-2011 at 09:47 PM..

07-23-2011, 03:15 AM	#9
fuzebox40 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Apple Valley, Ca. Contributor Posts: 1,486	Re: Help with Iver Johnson Arms model and worth of the revolver Hey guys. Very difficult to tell by these pics so I can only say I'm 99% sure it's a small frame .32, I know that isn't much help. Nice looking piece. You may be able to find the grip and front sight at Numrich gun parts. If your handy you can make one for a nickle. Last edited by fuzebox40; 07-23-2011 at 03:43 AM..