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Old 01-11-2012, 01:40 AM   #1
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Default *IVER JOHNSON SERIAL NUMBERS

I have an Iver Johnson serial number I 33714
I'm trying to find out the model production year
and any other info I can get on it

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Old 01-27-2012, 04:30 PM   #2
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Not enough information. Is the gun large frame or small frame, hammerless or a hammer gun?
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Old 01-29-2012, 03:21 PM   #3
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Not sure about it being large frame or small frame I can tell u it is a top break and I believe it to be a 38 short I'm not sure check the pics I'm sending and serial # and see what u can tell me and it is external hammer. with serial under gripand owls facing front of weapon
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Old 01-29-2012, 04:44 PM   #4
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You appear to have a Iver Johnson Safety Automatic Second Model Hammer Version. "Automatic" in this case refers to the fact the shells will automatically eject when the action is opened. The serial number indicates it was manufactured in 1903. It is important to note that this gun was designed to shoot black powder cartridges, not modern smokeless powder ammunition, and can be dangerous if you choose to fire it with modern ammo. In excellent condition the gun would be worth about $175. In it's present condition it has no real value except as a historial artifact. Save it and show it to your own grandchildren.

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Old 06-18-2012, 11:07 PM   #5
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I have an Iver johnson Serial number A90722, No safety, dual ost Top latch, black grips. When was it manufactured and what is its value? Mine is in great condition and works very well mechanically.
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Old 09-03-2012, 09:47 PM   #6
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I have a Iver Johnson Top Break 5 shot hammer gun. Serial number A15589 on the bottom of hand grip. I would info about it and what calber it is. Also will it fire modern ammo. In good condition what would its aprox. value be.
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Old 09-11-2012, 12:11 PM   #7
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Not sure about it being large frame or small frame
Large.
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Old 09-11-2012, 12:23 PM   #8
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I have an Iver johnson Serial number A90722, No safety, dual ost Top latch, black grips. When was it manufactured and what is its value? Mine is in great condition and works very well mechanically.
More information is necessary. Please read the Sticky post in the "Ask the pro's what it's worth" category re: Iver Johnson and submit your post there. You'll get a quick response that way too.
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Old 09-30-2012, 08:10 PM   #9
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Hi all. I just purchases an iver Johnson hammerless 5 shot top break revolver. Don't know if it's a .32 or .38. Serial #is 4680 both on the underside of the trigger and under the grip,left side. I've noticed all of the serial numbers I see posted have a letter and a 5digit #. Can anyone tell me more about mine?
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