us revolver co 32 # 87025 - The Firearms Forum

tjstrain · 10-21-2009, 04:35 PM

I've inherited this a few years ago and it's been sitting in the safe since then. It would better serve me if I traded it in on something new to use as personal protection. I'm wondering what this is worth retail and trade in values. Thanks in advance. TJ

tjstrain · 10-22-2009, 08:01 AM

Hello, anyone, ballpark figures?????? Year of manufacturer? There are no letters under the grip in front of the numbers.

b.goforth · 10-22-2009, 11:39 AM

serial number 87025 (no letter code found on left side grip frame) was manufactured in 1916 (approx 14,250 manufactured that year).

U.S. REVOLVER CO. AUTOMATIC HAMMER-----------------------1910-1935
LARGE FRAME AND SMALL FRAME DOES NOT HAVE HAMMER THE HAMMER ACTION; This is a Brand name revolver manufactured by Iver Johnson’s Arms & Cycle Works to be sold through the wholesale trade. It was never listed in any Iver Johnson’s Arms & Cycle Works catalog, although it was listed in some European catalogs as original Iver Johnson products. Does not have Hammer the Hammer action and relies on a safety notch on the hammer. Hard rubber grip panels with U S at the top, large oversize two piece hard rubber grips were optional. Two frame sizes and three calibers were offered. Standard barrel length: small frame 3 inches, large frame 3 ¼ inches; Calibers: large frame 38 centerfire with 5 rounds cylinder capacity, small frame .32 centerfire with 5 rounds cylinder capacity, .22 rimfire with 7 rounds cylinder capacity Weight: small frame .22 rimfire 12 ounces, small frame .32 centerfire 12 ½ ounces, large frame .38 centerfire 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 length: small frame with 3 inch barrel 6 3/8 inches, large frame with 3 ¼ inches 7 3/8 inches. Main serial number location on left side of grip frame grips must be removed to see.
VALUE: 100%=$225 60%=$105

bill

tjstrain · 10-22-2009, 12:34 PM

thank you bill.

TonyDII · 10-28-2009, 11:23 AM

I have the same type of revolver and I am looking for a parts diagram. While i was cleaning I believe the trigger return spring fell apart. Need a diagram for proper installation. Any help would be wonderfull.
Thank You

10-21-2009, 04:35 PM	#1
tjstrain Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	us revolver co 32 # 87025 I've inherited this a few years ago and it's been sitting in the safe since then. It would better serve me if I traded it in on something new to use as personal protection. I'm wondering what this is worth retail and trade in values. Thanks in advance. TJ -->

10-22-2009, 08:01 AM	#2
tjstrain Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	Re: us revolver co 32 # 87025 Hello, anyone, ballpark figures?????? Year of manufacturer? There are no letters under the grip in front of the numbers. Last edited by tjstrain; 10-22-2009 at 08:39 AM..

10-22-2009, 11:39 AM	#3
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: us revolver co 32 # 87025 serial number 87025 (no letter code found on left side grip frame) was manufactured in 1916 (approx 14,250 manufactured that year). U.S. REVOLVER CO. AUTOMATIC HAMMER-----------------------1910-1935 LARGE FRAME AND SMALL FRAME DOES NOT HAVE HAMMER THE HAMMER ACTION; This is a Brand name revolver manufactured by Iver Johnson’s Arms & Cycle Works to be sold through the wholesale trade. It was never listed in any Iver Johnson’s Arms & Cycle Works catalog, although it was listed in some European catalogs as original Iver Johnson products. Does not have Hammer the Hammer action and relies on a safety notch on the hammer. Hard rubber grip panels with U S at the top, large oversize two piece hard rubber grips were optional. Two frame sizes and three calibers were offered. Standard barrel length: small frame 3 inches, large frame 3 ¼ inches; Calibers: large frame 38 centerfire with 5 rounds cylinder capacity, small frame .32 centerfire with 5 rounds cylinder capacity, .22 rimfire with 7 rounds cylinder capacity Weight: small frame .22 rimfire 12 ounces, small frame .32 centerfire 12 ½ ounces, large frame .38 centerfire 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 length: small frame with 3 inch barrel 6 3/8 inches, large frame with 3 ¼ inches 7 3/8 inches. Main serial number location on left side of grip frame grips must be removed to see. VALUE: 100%=$225 60%=$105 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

10-22-2009, 12:34 PM	#4
tjstrain Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	Re: us revolver co 32 # 87025 thank you bill.

10-28-2009, 11:23 AM	#5
TonyDII Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	Re: us revolver co 32 # 87025 I have the same type of revolver and I am looking for a parts diagram. While i was cleaning I believe the trigger return spring fell apart. Need a diagram for proper installation. Any help would be wonderfull. Thank You