I J Target Sealed 8 - The Firearms Forum

pat04 · 11-15-2007, 07:28 PM

We have a I J Target Sealed 8 .22 revolver. The serial# is N31337. It has a wood grip. When was it made and what could it be worth?
Thanks,
Pat

Xracer · 11-16-2007, 05:56 AM

IJ Target Sealed 8's were made from 1931 to 1957. Keep checking back....our resident expert on IJ's, Bill Goforth will be along shortly and can probably give you the year of manufacture.

Blue Book value:

Iver Johnson Target Sealed 8:

98% - $100
95% - $95
90% - $80
80% - $75

b.goforth · 11-16-2007, 02:59 PM

as xracer said the iver johnson 'target sealed 8' was manufactured between 1932 and 1954. it was replaced in march of 1955 with the model 55. same basic mechanism only updated a little and with a more angular frame.

serial number N31337 was manufactured about 1953. i have to say about because i have no post wwII serial number records on this model and have to base my opinion on actual revolver studied and known production capabilities of iver johnson after WWII.

it would help in my continuing research of iver johnson handguns to know the type of hammer spring your revolver has, a single flat leaf spring or a coil spring?

if you could help me out with this i would very much appreciate it.
bill

ford1ton · 12-08-2008, 10:18 PM

i have one allso found it in a old truck that i got last year n17121 everything seem to work would like to see what one looked like new because this one dont

b.goforth · 12-09-2008, 01:26 PM

target sealed 8 serial number N 17121 was manufactured about 1950/51. check some of the auction sites as this model shows up quite often.

I.J. TARGET SEALED 8 SECOND MODEL
(LARGE FRAME ROUND BARREL)---------------------------1947-1954
The TARGET SEALED 8 was also reintroduced after WW II with only minor modifications. The barrel shape is round and a new 4¼ inch length added. Does not have the “Hammer the Hammer” action, but does have the recessed chambers in the cylinder. Blue finish only with oversize checkered grips of wood or plastic, pull pin cylinder released. Caliber, 22 rimfire with 8 rounds cylinder capacity; Barrel lengths: 4 ½ and 6 inches; Weight; 4 ½ inch barrel 22 ½ ounces, 6 inch barrel 24 ounces; Height without grips 3 7/8 inches: Frame length 4 7/8 inches; Overall length: 4 ½ inch barrel 9 ¼ inches, 6 inch barrel 10 ¾ inches. Model number continued to be 68.
DOES NOT HAVE HAMMER THE HAMMER ACTION
VALUE: 100$=$240 60%=$120

bill

slathrop · 03-21-2010, 08:34 PM

I hope somebody is still checking this forum. I have one of these pistols my grandfather gave to me about 20 years ago. He got it in trade from an old native american woman who used it to shoot snakes on a reservation. Mine has a serial # of N33814 and I've kept it in excellent condition. The handle was really worn so I sanded it down and re-stained it. Don't know if it's worth anything but I'd love to know more about the history of the gun.

b.goforth · 03-22-2010, 12:24 PM

the target sealed 8 was made about 1953.

I.J. TARGET SEALED 8 SECOND MODEL
(LARGE FRAME ROUND BARREL)--------------------------1947-1954
The TARGET SEALED 8 was also reintroduced after WW II with only minor modifications. The barrel shape is round and a new 4¼ inch length added. Does not have the “Hammer the Hammer” action, but does have the recessed chambers in the cylinder. Blue finish only with oversize checkered grips of wood or plastic, pull pin cylinder released. Caliber, 22 rimfire with 8 rounds cylinder capacity; Barrel lengths: 4 ½ and 6 inches; Weight; 4 ½ inch barrel 22 ½ ounces, 6 inch barrel 24 ounces; Height without grips 3 7/8 inches: Frame length 4 7/8 inches; Overall length: 4 ½ inch barrel 9 ¼ inches, 6 inch barrel 10 ¾ inches. Model number continued to be 68.
DOES NOT HAVE HAMMER THE HAMMER ACTION
VALUE: 100$=$240 60%=$120

bill

Slainte · 01-07-2011, 11:20 PM

How about serial number 2396? I received this gun from my father on my 14th birthday, which was a very long time ago. Also, are these guns worth repairing, aside from personal reasons? Were they considered decent firearms in their day?

b.goforth · 01-08-2011, 02:14 PM

second model manufactured about 1946, yes they were fair priced and decent revolver in there time.
bill

pondsr · 04-10-2011, 08:58 PM

I just Recieved my fathers I.J. Trgt Sld 8 Pistol. It is not in working order.Serial #83228.
My mother was wondering what it might be worth..

hrf · 04-10-2011, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pondsr

I just Recieved my fathers I.J. Trgt Sld 8 Pistol. It is not in working order.Serial #83228.
My mother was wondering what it might be worth..

Made about 1950. Value less than $100 if not in working order.

GaryOwen47 · 08-01-2011, 04:08 PM

Manufacture date for M95385 Serial Number? I found this wrapped in oil cloth in the corner logs of an old miners cabin high on the continental divide in MT! Thanks for your help!!

hrf · 08-01-2011, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaryOwen47

Manufacture date for M95385 Serial Number? I found this wrapped in oil cloth in the corner logs of an old miners cabin high on the continental divide in MT! Thanks for your help!!

Welcome to the forum Gary.

M95385 is a second model made in 1950, so only 61 years old.

Reddogh2 · 08-21-2011, 10:30 PM

my dad gave me 1 that has the serial number N24116. the front sight has been broken off however the gun still works other than the cylinder has a little play in it and I wanted to know if it was possible to get it fixed somewhere

Tim.Miller71 · 11-28-2011, 11:57 PM

Can anyone help me out? I have an I.J. Sealed 8 that my grandfather just gave me (along with a Remington Model 510 that I learned to shoot with) and am trying to find info on the pistol. The serial number is M35286. Thanks for your help.

hrf · 11-29-2011, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reddogh2

my dad gave me 1 that has the serial number N24116. the front sight has been broken off however the gun still works other than the cylinder has a little play in it and I wanted to know if it was possible to get it fixed somewhere

Reddogh2, we must have missed your post back in August, although I don't understand why it shows you've made zero posts!

If you're still there, welcome and your Target Sealed 8 sn N24116 was made in 1952.

There were several different sights used on the late Sealed 8's and suggest you call Numrich's customer service and describe the type yours has or had:

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/ContactUs.aspx

hrf · 11-29-2011, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim.Miller71

Can anyone help me out? I have an I.J. Sealed 8 that my grandfather just gave me (along with a Remington Model 510 that I learned to shoot with) and am trying to find info on the pistol. The serial number is M35286. Thanks for your help.

Welcome to the forum Tim.

Your Sealed 8 sn M35286 was made in 1947.

Tim.Miller71 · 11-30-2011, 10:44 AM

Thank you for the info. Does anyone know where I can get my sealed 8 re-gripped or buy a new one? The pistol has been fired so much that a hole has been wore into the leather grip just below the hammer. I have spoken with a couple of gunsmiths that quoted me some outrageous prices. I am torn between putting a new grip on the pistol and what it will do to affect the value as this thing is in beautiful condition. Thanks for all of your help.

hrf · 11-30-2011, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim.Miller71

Thank you for the info. Does anyone know where I can get my sealed 8 re-gripped or buy a new one? The pistol has been fired so much that a hole has been wore into the leather grip just below the hammer. I have spoken with a couple of gunsmiths that quoted me some outrageous prices. I am torn between putting a new grip on the pistol and what it will do to affect the value as this thing is in beautiful condition. Thanks for all of your help.

Leather grip?? Must be aftermarket or homemade. It should have a one piece wooden grip like the one on this post (without the owner added carvings):
http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=97853

Click on the link I posted in reply to above for Numrich's original grip listing.

Tim.Miller71 · 12-01-2011, 09:03 PM

I stand corrected, it is wood, I never looked that closely at it and figured it was leather due to the worn hole (see attached image). I will check out the listing, Thanks again.

jbooth · 01-15-2012, 08:05 PM

hi i also have one of these in my posession. a family friend gave it to me to clean up for him and i'd love to give him a little info about it. the serial number is N35112. any info, mainly the year it was made, would be much appreciated. thanks so much

hrf · 01-15-2012, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbooth

hi i also have one of these in my posession. a family friend gave it to me to clean up for him and i'd love to give him a little info about it. the serial number is N35112. any info, mainly the year it was made, would be much appreciated. thanks so much

Welcome to the forum.

N35112 was made in 1953, the next to last production year.

ddireno · 02-13-2012, 05:52 AM

I received an Iver Johnson Mod 55, serial #H6987. Gun appears to be in excellent shape. What year was this gun made? It has a pull pin cylinder release. Do I need to remove the 8-shot cylinder to load/reload? Is it safe to shoot 22LR 1280 FPS 36GR Plated Hollow Point cartridges in this gun? Thanks for you help.

hrf · 02-13-2012, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddireno

I received an Iver Johnson Mod 55, serial #H6987. Gun appears to be in excellent shape. What year was this gun made? It has a pull pin cylinder release. Do I need to remove the 8-shot cylinder to load/reload? Is it safe to shoot 22LR 1280 FPS 36GR Plated Hollow Point cartridges in this gun? Thanks for you help.

Welcome to the forum.

There is no serial number chart for the Model 55 but H prefix dates 1958-1974 period. With photos and a listing of all markings and where marked it might be possible to narrow the period as there were several variations.

It can be loaded and unloaded via the slot on right side without removing the cylinder.

Any current .22LR ammo should be safe.

C&R collector · 02-14-2012, 08:52 AM

I'm very glad to have found this forum and being new here I just want to say hello. So Hello all! Ok now down to business, I have just acquired an Iver Johnson Target Sealed 8 .22 revolver. Until I figure out how to put a picture up on here I'll just have to describe it as best as I can. Grip- slips on from the bottom up with a bottom screw, walnut checkered (in a 2 inch by 1 inch diamond shape) Hammer- single action spring intact Frame- has 95% bluing, perhaps 92% Cylinder- 8 shot, has very sharp edges on the ratchet, also has wear ring around the outside of the cylinder. Trigger- has vertical serrations for grip- not blued. Barrel is a 6 inch octagon with a fixed front half round blade, top of barrel reads " I. J. A. & C. W. FITCHBURG MASS. U.S.A. left side of barrel (revolver pointing down range) reads I J TARGET SEALED 8. Top of frame as your looking down onto it has a different matte finish (probably meant to keep down glare) the serial number on bottom of trigger guard matches the number on the inside of the handle (M11545) Looking for a possible age, I have been told it is post WWII however with the octagon barrel I am doubting that. It is possible someone put an octagon barrel on this gun to make it look older but I do not know why anyone would go through that trouble.

11-15-2007, 07:28 PM	#1
pat04 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1	I J Target Sealed 8 We have a I J Target Sealed 8 .22 revolver. The serial# is N31337. It has a wood grip. When was it made and what could it be worth? Thanks, Pat -->

11-16-2007, 05:56 AM	#2
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: I J Target Sealed 8 IJ Target Sealed 8's were made from 1931 to 1957. Keep checking back....our resident expert on IJ's, Bill Goforth will be along shortly and can probably give you the year of manufacture. Blue Book value: Iver Johnson Target Sealed 8: 98% - $100 95% - $95 90% - $80 80% - $75

11-16-2007, 02:59 PM	#3
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: I J Target Sealed 8 as xracer said the iver johnson 'target sealed 8' was manufactured between 1932 and 1954. it was replaced in march of 1955 with the model 55. same basic mechanism only updated a little and with a more angular frame. serial number N31337 was manufactured about 1953. i have to say about because i have no post wwII serial number records on this model and have to base my opinion on actual revolver studied and known production capabilities of iver johnson after WWII. it would help in my continuing research of iver johnson handguns to know the type of hammer spring your revolver has, a single flat leaf spring or a coil spring? if you could help me out with this i would very much appreciate it. 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

12-08-2008, 10:18 PM	#4
ford1ton Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1	Re: I J Target Sealed 8 i have one allso found it in a old truck that i got last year n17121 everything seem to work would like to see what one looked like new because this one dont

12-09-2008, 01:26 PM	#5
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: I J Target Sealed 8 target sealed 8 serial number N 17121 was manufactured about 1950/51. check some of the auction sites as this model shows up quite often. I.J. TARGET SEALED 8 SECOND MODEL (LARGE FRAME ROUND BARREL)---------------------------1947-1954 The TARGET SEALED 8 was also reintroduced after WW II with only minor modifications. The barrel shape is round and a new 4¼ inch length added. Does not have the “Hammer the Hammer” action, but does have the recessed chambers in the cylinder. Blue finish only with oversize checkered grips of wood or plastic, pull pin cylinder released. Caliber, 22 rimfire with 8 rounds cylinder capacity; Barrel lengths: 4 ½ and 6 inches; Weight; 4 ½ inch barrel 22 ½ ounces, 6 inch barrel 24 ounces; Height without grips 3 7/8 inches: Frame length 4 7/8 inches; Overall length: 4 ½ inch barrel 9 ¼ inches, 6 inch barrel 10 ¾ inches. Model number continued to be 68. DOES NOT HAVE HAMMER THE HAMMER ACTION VALUE: 100$=$240 60%=$120 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

03-21-2010, 08:34 PM	#6
slathrop Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1	Re: I J Target Sealed 8 I hope somebody is still checking this forum. I have one of these pistols my grandfather gave to me about 20 years ago. He got it in trade from an old native american woman who used it to shoot snakes on a reservation. Mine has a serial # of N33814 and I've kept it in excellent condition. The handle was really worn so I sanded it down and re-stained it. Don't know if it's worth anything but I'd love to know more about the history of the gun.

03-22-2010, 12:24 PM	#7
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: I J Target Sealed 8 the target sealed 8 was made about 1953. I.J. TARGET SEALED 8 SECOND MODEL (LARGE FRAME ROUND BARREL)--------------------------1947-1954 The TARGET SEALED 8 was also reintroduced after WW II with only minor modifications. The barrel shape is round and a new 4¼ inch length added. Does not have the “Hammer the Hammer” action, but does have the recessed chambers in the cylinder. Blue finish only with oversize checkered grips of wood or plastic, pull pin cylinder released. Caliber, 22 rimfire with 8 rounds cylinder capacity; Barrel lengths: 4 ½ and 6 inches; Weight; 4 ½ inch barrel 22 ½ ounces, 6 inch barrel 24 ounces; Height without grips 3 7/8 inches: Frame length 4 7/8 inches; Overall length: 4 ½ inch barrel 9 ¼ inches, 6 inch barrel 10 ¾ inches. Model number continued to be 68. DOES NOT HAVE HAMMER THE HAMMER ACTION VALUE: 100$=$240 60%=$120 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

01-07-2011, 11:20 PM	#8
Slainte Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1	Re: I J Target Sealed 8 How about serial number 2396? I received this gun from my father on my 14th birthday, which was a very long time ago. Also, are these guns worth repairing, aside from personal reasons? Were they considered decent firearms in their day?

01-08-2011, 02:14 PM	#9
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: I J Target Sealed 8 second model manufactured about 1946, yes they were fair priced and decent revolver in there time. 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

04-10-2011, 08:58 PM	#10
pondsr Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1	Re: I J Target Sealed 8 I just Recieved my fathers I.J. Trgt Sld 8 Pistol. It is not in working order.Serial #83228. My mother was wondering what it might be worth..

08-01-2011, 04:08 PM	#12
GaryOwen47 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1	Re: I J Target Sealed 8 Manufacture date for M95385 Serial Number? I found this wrapped in oil cloth in the corner logs of an old miners cabin high on the continental divide in MT! Thanks for your help!!

08-21-2011, 10:30 PM	#14
Reddogh2 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 0	Re: I J Target Sealed 8 my dad gave me 1 that has the serial number N24116. the front sight has been broken off however the gun still works other than the cylinder has a little play in it and I wanted to know if it was possible to get it fixed somewhere

11-28-2011, 11:57 PM	#15
Tim.Miller71 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 3	Re: I J Target Sealed 8 Can anyone help me out? I have an I.J. Sealed 8 that my grandfather just gave me (along with a Remington Model 510 that I learned to shoot with) and am trying to find info on the pistol. The serial number is M35286. Thanks for your help.

11-30-2011, 10:44 AM	#18
Tim.Miller71 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 3	Re: I J Target Sealed 8 Thank you for the info. Does anyone know where I can get my sealed 8 re-gripped or buy a new one? The pistol has been fired so much that a hole has been wore into the leather grip just below the hammer. I have spoken with a couple of gunsmiths that quoted me some outrageous prices. I am torn between putting a new grip on the pistol and what it will do to affect the value as this thing is in beautiful condition. Thanks for all of your help.

12-01-2011, 09:03 PM	#20
Tim.Miller71 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 3	Re: I J Target Sealed 8 I stand corrected, it is wood, I never looked that closely at it and figured it was leather due to the worn hole (see attached image). I will check out the listing, Thanks again. Attached Images

01-15-2012, 08:05 PM	#21
jbooth Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1	Re: I J Target Sealed 8 hi i also have one of these in my posession. a family friend gave it to me to clean up for him and i'd love to give him a little info about it. the serial number is N35112. any info, mainly the year it was made, would be much appreciated. thanks so much

02-13-2012, 05:52 AM	#23
ddireno Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 2	Re: I J Target Sealed 8 I received an Iver Johnson Mod 55, serial #H6987. Gun appears to be in excellent shape. What year was this gun made? It has a pull pin cylinder release. Do I need to remove the 8-shot cylinder to load/reload? Is it safe to shoot 22LR 1280 FPS 36GR Plated Hollow Point cartridges in this gun? Thanks for you help.

02-14-2012, 08:52 AM	#25
C&R collector Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 2	Re: I J Target Sealed 8 I'm very glad to have found this forum and being new here I just want to say hello. So Hello all! Ok now down to business, I have just acquired an Iver Johnson Target Sealed 8 .22 revolver. Until I figure out how to put a picture up on here I'll just have to describe it as best as I can. Grip- slips on from the bottom up with a bottom screw, walnut checkered (in a 2 inch by 1 inch diamond shape) Hammer- single action spring intact Frame- has 95% bluing, perhaps 92% Cylinder- 8 shot, has very sharp edges on the ratchet, also has wear ring around the outside of the cylinder. Trigger- has vertical serrations for grip- not blued. Barrel is a 6 inch octagon with a fixed front half round blade, top of barrel reads " I. J. A. & C. W. FITCHBURG MASS. U.S.A. left side of barrel (revolver pointing down range) reads I J TARGET SEALED 8. Top of frame as your looking down onto it has a different matte finish (probably meant to keep down glare) the serial number on bottom of trigger guard matches the number on the inside of the handle (M11545) Looking for a possible age, I have been told it is post WWII however with the octagon barrel I am doubting that. It is possible someone put an octagon barrel on this gun to make it look older but I do not know why anyone would go through that trouble.