Iver Johnson 32 caliber - The Firearms Forum

tomcat · 10-16-2009, 05:46 PM

I have an Iver Johnson 32 caliber, 5 sht, top break, double post, safety on trigger, owl on grips looking out barrel,and cylinder unscrews.mOn top of barrell states Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works, Fitchburg, Mass. U.S.A. On butt of handle (grips)Pat. June 16 96, Aug 25 96 (? year date).Pat's Pending. On bottom of trigger guard 8 1519. Would like to know when produced, if current ammunition can be used and an approximate value. Gun is in very good shape. Your comments would be appreciated from a first time user.
tomcat

b.goforth · 10-17-2009, 01:38 PM

this is most likely a second model safety automatic hammerless revolver manufactured in either 1906 or 1907 (most likely 1906).

SECOND MODEL SAFETY AUTOMATIC HAMMERLESS REVOLVER
(Black Powder Cartridges)------------- -–1896-1908
LARGE FRAME AND SMALL FRAME VERSIONS USES HAMMER THE HAMMER ACTION: Double top post barrel latch, Hammer the Hammer action, nickel finish with blue optional, two frame sizes and three calibers. Hard rubber grip panels with Owls head at top. Calibers: small frame .22 rimfire with 7 rounds cylinder capacity, .32 centerfire with 5 rounds cylinder capacity; Standard barrel length: small frame 3 inches, large frame 3 ¼ inches; Weight: small frame with 3 inch barrel .22 rimfire 12 ½ ounces, .32 centerfire 13 ½ ounces, large frame with 3 ¼ inch barrel 17 ¾ ounces; Height: small frame 3 ¾ inches, large frame 3 7/8 inches; Frame length: small frame 4 3/16 inches, large frame 5 inches; Overall all length: small frame with 3 inch barrel 6 3/8 inches, large frame with 3 ¼ inch barrel 7 3/8 inches. Main serial number location on left side of grip frame grips must be removed to see. The Second Model features a double top post barrel latch, flat leaf hammer spring and two cross pins in the lower frame.
VALUE: 100%=$285 60%=$150
For revolvers equipped with Bourne Knuckleduster add 100%
bill

tomcat · 10-18-2009, 01:15 PM

I failed to indicate my 32 caliber (Iver Johnson) as previously logged was hammerless. Appreciate your response but want to know if modern ammo can be used.
Thanks again.
Tomcat

b.goforth · 10-19-2009, 02:05 PM

as stated above NO smokeless ammo should not be used in this revolver.
bill

10-16-2009, 05:46 PM	#1
tomcat Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	Iver Johnson 32 caliber I have an Iver Johnson 32 caliber, 5 sht, top break, double post, safety on trigger, owl on grips looking out barrel,and cylinder unscrews.mOn top of barrell states Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works, Fitchburg, Mass. U.S.A. On butt of handle (grips)Pat. June 16 96, Aug 25 96 (? year date).Pat's Pending. On bottom of trigger guard 8 1519. Would like to know when produced, if current ammunition can be used and an approximate value. Gun is in very good shape. Your comments would be appreciated from a first time user. tomcat -->

10-17-2009, 01:38 PM	#2
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: Iver Johnson 32 caliber this is most likely a second model safety automatic hammerless revolver manufactured in either 1906 or 1907 (most likely 1906). SECOND MODEL SAFETY AUTOMATIC HAMMERLESS REVOLVER (Black Powder Cartridges)------------- -–1896-1908 LARGE FRAME AND SMALL FRAME VERSIONS USES HAMMER THE HAMMER ACTION: Double top post barrel latch, Hammer the Hammer action, nickel finish with blue optional, two frame sizes and three calibers. Hard rubber grip panels with Owls head at top. Calibers: small frame .22 rimfire with 7 rounds cylinder capacity, .32 centerfire with 5 rounds cylinder capacity; Standard barrel length: small frame 3 inches, large frame 3 ¼ inches; Weight: small frame with 3 inch barrel .22 rimfire 12 ½ ounces, .32 centerfire 13 ½ ounces, large frame with 3 ¼ inch barrel 17 ¾ ounces; Height: small frame 3 ¾ inches, large frame 3 7/8 inches; Frame length: small frame 4 3/16 inches, large frame 5 inches; Overall all length: small frame with 3 inch barrel 6 3/8 inches, large frame with 3 ¼ inch barrel 7 3/8 inches. Main serial number location on left side of grip frame grips must be removed to see. The Second Model features a double top post barrel latch, flat leaf hammer spring and two cross pins in the lower frame. VALUE: 100%=$285 60%=$150 For revolvers equipped with Bourne Knuckleduster add 100% 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

10-18-2009, 01:15 PM	#3
tomcat Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	Re: Iver Johnson 32 caliber I failed to indicate my 32 caliber (Iver Johnson) as previously logged was hammerless. Appreciate your response but want to know if modern ammo can be used. Thanks again. Tomcat

10-19-2009, 02:05 PM	#4
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: Iver Johnson 32 caliber as stated above NO smokeless ammo should not be used in this revolver. 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