iver johnson information

[jlmar]

Hello , I recently bought an Iver Johnson 32 S&W break top , hammerless revolver .
I would appreciate any information you can give me .
top of 3" barrel , Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works followed by a small x
Fitchburg Mass USA
bottom of trigger guard , 31587
butt of handle , june 16.96 aug.25.33 -- 16.04. pats.pending [little wear on this]
under left hand grip , B 31587
Owl head facing down handle
4 pins at bottom of frame over trigger guard
Thank You
p.s. , it has a coil spring

[hrf]

According to Bill Goforth's book, the patent dates indicate a small frame hammerless second model, seventh variation, but the coil spring, etc. and serial number make it a third model, first variation made in 1910, so apparently there was a transition period in regard to the markings.

[jlmar]

Originally Posted by hrf

According to Bill Goforth's book, the patent dates indicate a small frame hammerless second model, seventh variation, but the coil spring, etc. and serial number make it a third model, first variation made in 1910, so apparently there was a transition period in regard to the markings.

Thanks hrf for the quick reply , if it was built in a transitional period that could explain my problem of finding definitive information on it . Again Thanks , jlmar