Iver Johnson Revolver Question - The Firearms Forum

kenknox · 01-16-2011, 07:14 PM

I have aquired an Iver Johnson,s Arms & Cycle Works 5 shot revolver Serial # H 83977. I am trying to determine the caliper and if ammo is availiable for it. There are no caliper stampings on it that I can see. How does one go about determining the caliper?

Thanks,
Ken

Inthewind1976 · 01-20-2011, 06:14 AM

They VERY BEST way is to take the pistol to a reputable gunsmith and have the 'Smith not only determine the caliber, but also the pistols suitability for firing, given its relative age and condition. Certainly, a friend who is VERY knowledgeable about firearms could help you establish the caliber, but keep in mind, you are dealing with a very old firearm, and one that MAY not be sound for firing.

01-16-2011, 07:14 PM	#1
kenknox Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 6	Iver Johnson Revolver Question I have aquired an Iver Johnson,s Arms & Cycle Works 5 shot revolver Serial # H 83977. I am trying to determine the caliper and if ammo is availiable for it. There are no caliper stampings on it that I can see. How does one go about determining the caliper? Thanks, Ken -->

01-20-2011, 06:14 AM	#2
Inthewind1976 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 533	Re: Iver Johnson Revolver Question They VERY BEST way is to take the pistol to a reputable gunsmith and have the 'Smith not only determine the caliber, but also the pistols suitability for firing, given its relative age and condition. Certainly, a friend who is VERY knowledgeable about firearms could help you establish the caliber, but keep in mind, you are dealing with a very old firearm, and one that MAY not be sound for firing.