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Iver Johnson 1900 value and mfg date

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just acquired an Iver Johnson 1900 chambered in 32 S&W with a 6" barrel, excellent condition shows almost no usage. I can't find one that has sold with the 6" barrel just the shorter ones. also would like to know the year it was made, serial # starts with a B, and the number on the trigger guard matches except no B. any help greatly appreciated.
 

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The Model 1900 revolvers aren't high dollar guns. Blue Book of Gun Values 2021 edition lists them at $150 in 100% condition as I recall and they don't give any add on values for caliber, barrel, or grip options.
I don't have the serial number list in front of me but I do know it was made in 1909 or later (1900-1908 didn't have a letter prefix). 1909 also happens to be when Iver Johnson upgraded the Model 1900 to handle smokeless powder ammunition.

We'd need more of the serial number to date it as the "B" prefix was used for several years.