Iver Johnson relvolver questions - The Firearms Forum

GADGINK · 06-14-2012, 10:55 AM

Hi new to the site today. I picked up a Iver Johnson breaktop and would like to know the caliber and date of build. It has exposed hammer, pat #s on bottom of butt, owls head grips with the owl looking at me. It is a 5 shot and the ser # under left grip is H 18943. also it it buit foir smoleless powder? Thank you very much........

Jim K · 06-14-2012, 05:34 PM

Third Model Nammer, third variation, made in 1919. Caliber is .38 S&W. It should be OK for standard .38 S&W loads (NOT .38 Special).

Jim

GADGINK · 06-15-2012, 05:09 AM

Thank you very much, Jim. Your the best!!!! Jack

06-14-2012, 10:55 AM	#1
GADGINK Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2	Iver Johnson relvolver questions Hi new to the site today. I picked up a Iver Johnson breaktop and would like to know the caliber and date of build. It has exposed hammer, pat #s on bottom of butt, owls head grips with the owl looking at me. It is a 5 shot and the ser # under left grip is H 18943. also it it buit foir smoleless powder? Thank you very much........ -->

06-14-2012, 05:34 PM	#2
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: Iver Johnson relvolver questions Third Model Nammer, third variation, made in 1919. Caliber is .38 S&W. It should be OK for standard .38 S&W loads (NOT .38 Special). Jim

06-15-2012, 05:09 AM	#3
GADGINK Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2	Re: Iver Johnson relvolver questions Thank you very much, Jim. Your the best!!!! Jack