Iver Johnson Model 1856 - The Firearms Forum

fraziermtn · 07-19-2006, 05:42 PM

We had a IJ Model 1856 Revolver dropped by our shop for information. I can't seem to find the exact model in any of my books. I.J. Target Sealed 8 on side of octagon barrel.IJ.A.&C.W.Fitchburg.Mass.USA on top of barrel. M1857 under wood grips.Grips have single diamond checkering.Caliber is .22 I believe. any info would be appreciated. Thanks

22WRF · 07-19-2006, 06:16 PM

There were 2 issues of the Sealed 8 Target.
1932-41 and 1946-54
Barrels range from 6" to 10" 1st model
4 1/2 to 6" 2nd model
Both models have a book value of about $125-150 Very good cond

southernshooter · 07-19-2006, 09:59 PM

Welcome Fraziermtn

I am with 22 on the price. You might be able to get a litte more from one of the Iver Johnson collector's

b.goforth · 07-20-2006, 11:52 AM

the target sealed 8 is actually a model 68. the numbers you give are the serial number. serial number M1856 or M1857 was manufactured in 1933, there were 1,900 of this model manufactured that year. production of this model as slow until after wwII (there were only 13,100 manufactured when production was stopped at the end of 1941 because of wwII). production resumed in 1946 and by the time it was discontinued in 1954 there were approximately 165,300 manufactured. the first model (1932-1941) with the octagon barrel are considered collectible the second mode (1946-1954) are not. the 10 inch barrel is very rare in either model. most will have a 6 inch barrel. only the second model will be found with the 4 inch barrel and late in production about 1952 a 2 1/2 inch barrel was added.
bill

07-19-2006, 05:42 PM	#1
fraziermtn Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: I live in Frazier Park, California Posts: 1	Iver Johnson Model 1856 We had a IJ Model 1856 Revolver dropped by our shop for information. I can't seem to find the exact model in any of my books. I.J. Target Sealed 8 on side of octagon barrel.IJ.A.&C.W.Fitchburg.Mass.USA on top of barrel. M1857 under wood grips.Grips have single diamond checkering.Caliber is .22 I believe. any info would be appreciated. Thanks -->

07-19-2006, 06:16 PM	#2
22WRF Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pea Ridge, FL Contributor Posts: 4,253	Re: Iver Johnson Model 1856 There were 2 issues of the Sealed 8 Target. 1932-41 and 1946-54 Barrels range from 6" to 10" 1st model 4 1/2 to 6" 2nd model Both models have a book value of about $125-150 Very good cond __________________ NRA GOA CCRKBA Happiness is a warm barrel

07-19-2006, 09:59 PM	#3
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Iver Johnson Model 1856 Welcome Fraziermtn I am with 22 on the price. You might be able to get a litte more from one of the Iver Johnson collector's __________________ Only you can see this Last edited by southernshooter; 07-19-2006 at 10:00 PM..

07-20-2006, 11:52 AM	#4
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: Iver Johnson Model 1856 the target sealed 8 is actually a model 68. the numbers you give are the serial number. serial number M1856 or M1857 was manufactured in 1933, there were 1,900 of this model manufactured that year. production of this model as slow until after wwII (there were only 13,100 manufactured when production was stopped at the end of 1941 because of wwII). production resumed in 1946 and by the time it was discontinued in 1954 there were approximately 165,300 manufactured. the first model (1932-1941) with the octagon barrel are considered collectible the second mode (1946-1954) are not. the 10 inch barrel is very rare in either model. most will have a 6 inch barrel. only the second model will be found with the 4 inch barrel and late in production about 1952 a 2 1/2 inch barrel was added. bill __________________ Author: Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works 1871-1993 H&R Arms Company 1871-1986 (due spring 2010) available from www.gunshowbooks.com website; iverjohnsoncollector.x10hosting.com Last edited by b.goforth; 07-20-2006 at 11:58 AM..