Iverson Johnson Shotgun safety question - The Firearms Forum

eddievalentine · 02-29-2008, 06:54 AM

Hello everyone,

I have come into possession of an Iverson Johnson "Champion" 12 gauge shotgun, which from what I have read online was manufactured sometime after 1909.. in Fitchburg MA or some place like that

It says something like "Pats. pending 1901 , 1902" on it.. and it does not say 12 gauge anywhere but it measures across as one and I have a couple 12 gauge shells that fit fine in it

My question is, are these modern day shells safe to fire in this old shotgun? and if not, what ammo do i need to get for it?

The gun doesnt even work (firing pin and hammer etc broken ..for now) but when I get it restored I want to be able to shoot it a few times

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!

b.goforth · 02-29-2008, 01:32 PM

the patent date you refer to were only used on iver johnson single barrel shotgun manufactured before 1909. with out seeing a picture i can't be sure exactly wihich model it, but i would suppect it is what collectors call the ring trigger model. any iver johnson single barrel shotgun manufactured before 1909 should not be fired with modern ammo.

i would be able to better identify your shotgun with pictures.
bill

02-29-2008, 06:54 AM	#1
eddievalentine Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1	Iverson Johnson Shotgun safety question Hello everyone, I have come into possession of an Iverson Johnson "Champion" 12 gauge shotgun, which from what I have read online was manufactured sometime after 1909.. in Fitchburg MA or some place like that It says something like "Pats. pending 1901 , 1902" on it.. and it does not say 12 gauge anywhere but it measures across as one and I have a couple 12 gauge shells that fit fine in it My question is, are these modern day shells safe to fire in this old shotgun? and if not, what ammo do i need to get for it? The gun doesnt even work (firing pin and hammer etc broken ..for now) but when I get it restored I want to be able to shoot it a few times Any help is appreciated. Thanks! --> Last edited by eddievalentine; 02-29-2008 at 06:56 AM..

02-29-2008, 01:32 PM	#2
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: Iverson Johnson Shotgun safety question the patent date you refer to were only used on iver johnson single barrel shotgun manufactured before 1909. with out seeing a picture i can't be sure exactly wihich model it, but i would suppect it is what collectors call the ring trigger model. any iver johnson single barrel shotgun manufactured before 1909 should not be fired with modern ammo. i would be able to better identify your shotgun with pictures. 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 Last edited by b.goforth; 02-29-2008 at 01:33 PM..