Iver Johnson - The Firearms Forum

Atomic Punk · 11-06-2012, 05:47 PM

I have inherited a Iver Johnson 38 S&W safety automatic. IT has a hammer and I have researched and determined that it is a 2nd model. I am just trying to find out what year it was manufactured. The serial number onder the grip is I44693. THe value is unimportant to me because of a family story of my wifes grandpa robbing a bank with it during the depression. I understand they are of little value and i dont plan on shooting it or ever selling it.

Thanks for your help

RJay · 11-06-2012, 06:57 PM

IN 1903 the I prefix was used on the large frame hammer 38 S&W , I 00001 through I 100,000 ( estimated ). It is a black powder only firearm.

hrf · 11-06-2012, 06:58 PM

Welcome to TFF.

The I serial prefix for large frame hammer model .38s was used only one year, 1903.

Atomic Punk · 11-06-2012, 07:59 PM

You guys are fantastic Thanks for the help. I spent hours reseaching

11-06-2012, 05:47 PM	#1
Atomic Punk Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 2	Iver Johnson I have inherited a Iver Johnson 38 S&W safety automatic. IT has a hammer and I have researched and determined that it is a 2nd model. I am just trying to find out what year it was manufactured. The serial number onder the grip is I44693. THe value is unimportant to me because of a family story of my wifes grandpa robbing a bank with it during the depression. I understand they are of little value and i dont plan on shooting it or ever selling it. Thanks for your help -->

11-06-2012, 06:57 PM	#2
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,485	Re: Iver Johnson IN 1903 the I prefix was used on the large frame hammer 38 S&W , I 00001 through I 100,000 ( estimated ). It is a black powder only firearm. __________________ RonJames

11-06-2012, 06:58 PM	#3
hrf Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,276	Re: Iver Johnson Welcome to TFF. The I serial prefix for large frame hammer model .38s was used only one year, 1903.

11-06-2012, 07:59 PM	#4
Atomic Punk Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 2	Re: Iver Johnson You guys are fantastic Thanks for the help. I spent hours reseaching