Iver Johnson's Revolver Info - The Firearms Forum

rpmanfredo · 09-30-2008, 05:28 AM

I have a Iver Johnson's Arms and Cycle Works revolver that is quite old. The S/N is 33755. it is a 7-shot, 22 LR top break model. Any idea how old it is and where I can find the model number?

Ralph

b.goforth · 10-01-2008, 11:36 AM

iver johnson's arms & cycle works actually made two 7 shot 22 rimfire top break revolvers. a large frame called the 22 supershot and a small frame (no model name mmarked on it) safety automatic revolver. i supect you have the small frame safety automatic revolver. remove the grips and look for a serial number (and possibly a letter code prefix) on the left side of the grip frame. it would also help to know if there are any patent dates ont the top of the barrel, left side of the barrel or the bottom of the butt.
bill

ps, there were also several 7 shot 22 rimfire solid frame models but they rarely had the company's full name marked on them.

dogngun · 10-04-2008, 04:43 PM

Be very careful removing the grips! they were made of rubber and they become very brittle over time. If you crack or chip onef, you will have a very hard and expensive time trying to find a replacement.

Remove the screw and carefully work a thin blade under the grip to try to lift it up and off.

mark

09-30-2008, 05:28 AM	#1
rpmanfredo Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2	Iver Johnson's Revolver Info I have a Iver Johnson's Arms and Cycle Works revolver that is quite old. The S/N is 33755. it is a 7-shot, 22 LR top break model. Any idea how old it is and where I can find the model number? Ralph -->

10-01-2008, 11:36 AM	#2
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: Iver Johnson's Revolver Info iver johnson's arms & cycle works actually made two 7 shot 22 rimfire top break revolvers. a large frame called the 22 supershot and a small frame (no model name mmarked on it) safety automatic revolver. i supect you have the small frame safety automatic revolver. remove the grips and look for a serial number (and possibly a letter code prefix) on the left side of the grip frame. it would also help to know if there are any patent dates ont the top of the barrel, left side of the barrel or the bottom of the butt. bill ps, there were also several 7 shot 22 rimfire solid frame models but they rarely had the company's full name marked on them. __________________ 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

10-04-2008, 04:43 PM	#3
dogngun V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Berks County, PA Posts: 54	Re: Iver Johnson's Revolver Info Be very careful removing the grips! they were made of rubber and they become very brittle over time. If you crack or chip onef, you will have a very hard and expensive time trying to find a replacement. Remove the screw and carefully work a thin blade under the grip to try to lift it up and off. mark