That being said here is the generally accepted serial date range for the Iver Johnson Champion Shotgun. I believe it originated from Bill Goforth, who was the resident expert of Iver Johnson's and H&R. All numbers= 1909-1919 1 letter suffix= 1920-1929 2 letters suffix= 1930-1939 All letters= 1940-1956 Unknown= 1971-19752 posts · Joined 2015. #3 · Sep 1, 2015. New to the site, first entry, Just inherited all my late grandfathers long guns, including an IVER JOHNSON .22, serial 7382. Would love to learn anything I can about it. Also some Winchester 70's, and a Winchester model 94., all pre 64. and a Browning 16 g. He passed in 62.1852 posts · Joined 2013. #3 · Feb 4, 2018. It looks like an Iver Johnson 2nd Model Safety Hammer Automatic Revolver, but the hammer is from a US Revolver. US Revolvers were made by Iver Johnson using surplus 2nd Model Safety Automatic frames once they switched to smokeless frames in 1909. Either way, it is a black powder frame and not safe ...B. b.goforth. 3168 posts · Joined 2003. #10 ·Nov 17, 2007. froggly, the two patent dates and the "Q" letter code indicate this revolver is a large frame second model 38 caliber 'safety automatic hammer revolver'. the second model was manufactured between 1896 and 1908. serial number Q9290 was manufactured in 1906, with about 100,000 ...Browse Search Ask. Iver Johnson Ring Release. By Ray, 3 years ago on Iver Johnson. Iver Johnson Ring Release. 207 207. ... Location of serial numbers on Iver Johnson 12 gauge Champion. Iver Johnson 410 Serial Number Dates. Iver Johnson shotgun with serial # 43781 . Has ring for trigger. My grandpa...A forum community dedicated to all firearm owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!Oct 22, 2019 · Less than 15,000 were actually manufactured. Iver Johnson took over the manufacturing from Firearms International in 1978. The IJ serial number prefix was the first to be used after Iver Johnson used up all the pre-numbered Firearms International frames. In 1977 a new owner of Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works moved everything to Middlesex, New ...Between 1909 and 1957, Iver Johnson - known for their inexpensive handguns - made a shotgun they named "Champion.". Johnson's serial numbers consisted of a variety of different formats over the years, including all numbers, numbers with a letter (or two) as a prefix … and even all letters. The "serial letter" identification is ...Iver Johnson Arms 1977-2012: Models: Serial Numbers & Dates of Manufacture: Receivers & Markings: Parts Brochures, Price Lists, Fliers & Manuals (Downloads) Section V. Parts! NOTICE ! ... Iver Johnson's Arms of Middlesex, NJ inherited the trigger housings used by Plainfield Machine in the 1970's. These were aluminum castings with the outer ...Goforth's summary chart lists 1896's as having A 00001 to A 50000. While my serial number falls in that range, the barrel proof marks make it impossible to be a 1896. My serial number A 1139 can only come from 1900 unless Iver Johnson made more than 50,000 such models in 1897 - such that the Serial Number Chart Goforth references is inaccurate.Iver Johnson Serial Number Lookup. I have 2 Iver Johnson 32. One is Blued - hammerless - m20271. The second is Hammer - chrome - s69091. What year are these pistols roughly and if possible value. Not in great shape, but appear to function mechanically at least.Iver Johnson Champion Serial Number Lookup - coollfil. The serial number is A49065. Its a Small Frame Safety Automatic Hammer First Model.32 Smith & Wesson centerfire 2nd variation and made at the end of 1896 when the production stoped and had the single top post latch. Total production from 1894 to 1896 was 250000 guns.The Iver Johnson SuperShot revolver was modified in the mid-50's to include a smooth cylinder, and pear shaped barrel profile and became the Mdl. 844. Approximately 100,000 Iver Johnson SuperShot revolvers were produced. Your serial number should have an L prefix and the number seems to place it's date of manufacture as 1936 (L13651 - L14900) HTHTypically the serial number can be found on the handle, barrel rib, trigger guard, or receiver. A serial number is stamped in metal, so it doesn’t wear quickly. If a serial number is worn, try looking for the serial number in a different place on the gun (some guns will have more than one serial number). Contact the ManufacturerIt says single letter serial number was made 1920-1929. FITCHBURG for Fitchburg, MA (where my Dad grew up) F=1 I=2 T=3 C=4 H=5 B=6 U=7 R=8 G=9 Iver Johnson Serial Number Database: Check Out 14 Prefixes!Iver Johnson Champion, 16 gauge. Break (hinge) action. Single barrel, 30-inch, smooth bore. Serial number: 60407B (the "B" is lightly stamped compared to the rest of the number). Stock still has original "IJC" insignia and "Iver Johnson" butt plate. From other areas on this site, I noticed Iver Johnson made this type of shotgun from 1909 to ...Iver Johnson Arms Works Topbreaks (Safety Hammer) .32 cal. S&W small frame Owl is looking to the barrel, cylinder is free wheeling when at rest, for black powder cartridges Model 1, First Model Single top latch, 100'000 were manufactured in 1894, serial number without letter prefix, marked on the top of the barrel ribI recently obtained possession of an Iver Johnson .22 SUPERSHOT SEALED EIGHT (printed on side of barrel) pistol with a top break and a serial number on the bottom of the trigger guard L 26103. It has a dark & lt. br mixed colored grip with a checkered 2.5 inch vertical diamond on the back side.SASS Wire. Iver Johnson 38 S&W Model 2 safety automatic age? I acquired a second model Iver Johnson and trying to figure out how old this revolver is. the serial number appears to Start with a Q, which I think should be a G for the 38 SW caliber, but even my eyes tell me this is a Q…. I know there is a book out there all about them, …That being said here is the generally accepted serial date range for the Iver Johnson Champion Shotgun. I believe it originated from Bill Goforth, who was the resident expert of Iver Johnson's and H&R. All numbers= 1909-1919 1 letter suffix= 1920-1929 2 letters suffix= 1930-1939 All letters= 1940-1956 Unknown= 1971-1975The second half of this FAQ posting lists serial number cut-offs for the 1899 ... (8 x57). Both can be had for under $200 in original condition, or often for under $125 if sporterized. Most Iver Johnson .38 S&W top break revolvers are also still a relative bargain at $120 to $250 each. ... , those 106+ year old guns A.) Look more and more ...IVER JOHNSON'S ARMS & CYCLE WORKS FITCHBURG. MASS.U.S.A. PAT'D.APR.6.86.FEB.15.87.MAY 10.87.DEC.26.93 PAT'S PENDING Model 1, First Model, first variation Single top latch, 100'000 were manufactured in 1895, serial number without letter prefix, the difference was the cylinder retainer, marked on the top of the barrel ribBrowse Search Ask. Iver Johnson serial number. By Ray, 11 years ago on Iver Johnson. Iver Johnson serial number. 16,665 16.7K. I have a Iver Johnson top break .32 cal ...The serial number I found under the left grip is 69922 (checked under a magnifier lamp). No letter designation. It has the single leaf spring under the grips. The pat'd date is apr. 6 86. Pat's pending dates are mar.3.88.Aug.25.96 on the left side of the barrel. On top of the barrel is Iver Johnson's arms & cycle works. Fitchburg mass. u.s.a.It came in 32 S&W and 38 S&W. There will be a "B" in the serial number if it is a 32 or a "G" if it is a 38 S&W. There was a Variation 2 produced from 1974-1979 that also came in 38 Special. Guns chambered for that cartridge will have a "J" in the serial number.Search by typing & pressing enter. YOUR CART. Attention! Due to high demand, website orders are taking 5-7 business days from order date to ship out. Thank you for your patience. ... Iver Johnson Golden Eagle XL by: Weapons Education. Firearm Lines. 1911 PISTOLS. 1911A1 CARBINE. SHOTGUNS. Accessorize your piece.So let’s use an example and use the table and to find out its meaning. Our example will be: J35WL3SSA, which will be read this way: J-35-W-L-3-SS-A. The meaning of the code is the following: J – Style – Johnson. 35 – Horsepower – 35 HP. W – Design Feature – Commercial Model. L – Length – 20”.IVER JOHNSON'S ARMS & CYCLE WORKS FITCHBURG. MASS.U.S.A. PAT'D.APR.6.86.FEB.15.87.MAY 10.87.DEC.26.93 PAT'S PENDING Model 1, First Model, first variation Single top latch, 100'000 were manufactured in 1895, serial number without letter prefix, the difference was the cylinder retainer, marked on the top of the barrel ribShrek73. You need to provide more of the serial number to get the date of manufacture. It was made in either 1912 or 1913. The last serial number in 1912 was 42850. its 4203x. Just a five digit serial number that matches the one under the grip.Feb 20, 2014 · Iver Johnson TP 22 Serial Number Help. Just purchased an IJ TP 22 stripped frame with the serial number AE 60XXX. I have a TP 25, serial number EE 10XXX that I restored, but it had most of the parts. The slide on the TP 25 is stamped Middlesex, NJ, and the grips have the Owl Head in a circle. While looking for parts I have found slides marked ...Iver-Johnson Arms & Cycle Works Firearms 1871-1993 is an enlightening dissertation, detailing one of America's premier (but little known) firearms manufacturers and their arms. Concentrating on the firearms, mainly the revolvers, you'll be tutored on all the pertinent information the educated Iver-Johnson collector needs in pursuit of his ...If you need help to identify your HP product, visit the official HP Customer Support website and enter your product name, number, or category. You can also find useful information and tools for configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting of your HP devices.the iver johnson's arms & cycle works 'target sealed 8' was manufactured between 1932 and 1954. preWWII models have an octagon barrel and postWWII models have a round barrel. serial number M29665 was manufactured about 1946/47 it should have the round barrel as it was one of the first manufactured after WWII.Jul 2007. Location. Orange, VA NOW. Posts. 6,542. Iver Johnson was by far the most prolific producer of handguns in the pre WWI era. They made in excess of 5 million revolvers between 1871 and 1917, more than Colt, Smith and Wesson and Remington combined. Most were chambered for 22's, or 32's, but they made a pile of 38 S&W's too.Shrek73. 1848 posts · Joined 2013. #2 · Apr 5, 2019. Based on the information you provided, you have an Model 55A Variation 1 made between 1963 - 1974. You will not get a closer year of manufacture for the later Iver Johnson's. The front eight should be a half moon style sight.The serial number I found under the left grip is 69922 (checked under a magnifier lamp). No letter designation. It has the single leaf spring under the grips. The pat'd date is apr. 6 86. Pat's pending dates are mar.3.88.Aug.25.96 on the left side of the barrel. On top of the barrel is Iver Johnson's arms & cycle works. Fitchburg mass. u.s.a.On the left side of the reciever it says IVER JOHNSONS ARMS & CYCLE WORKS FITCHBURG MASS. CHAMPION This gun has no blueing at all left, the splnter forend is in good shape, but the stock has two deep cracks thru the wrist area although the stock is tight. the serial number is 24316. I paid $ 55.00 for this neat little gun.Mar 5, 2013 · 28071 posts · Joined 2008. #12 · Oct 6, 2017. Michael- Do not confuse w/ US Revolver Co. (1910-1935) which was a trade name of Iver Johnson's with the US Pistol Company. US Pistol Co was an entirely different firm and was owned by Otis A. Smith.Exhibition Location: Data Source: National Museum of American History. Id Number: 1995.0045.14 Catalog Number: 1995.0045.14 Accession Number: 1995.0045 Serial Number: A3924. Object Name: Revolverrevolver, centerfire Other Terms: Revolver; Firearms; .22. Physical Description: metal (overall material) plastic (overall material) Measurements ...Iver Johnson serial number lookup for my 22 sealed 8, Year made ? I have a Iver Johnson 22 revolver Sealed 8 with a 6 in barrel. It has the walnut hand grip with checkered pattern in it. It also has the Octagon Barrel . The serial number is worn of under the ...I know of no published serial number-year made tables for Iver Johnson shotguns and since our resident expert Mr. B Goforth passed everything is a guess. According to information I have, serial number 54XXX should have been made some time in 1893 and serial number 78XXX was made some time in 1899. Can't guarantee this is correct.Serial Number Lookup Ruger 10/22 Serial Numbers Ruger 10/22 Serial Number History Sako/Tikka Rifles Sako Old Model Numbering ... Iver-Johnson Arms & Cycle Works Firearms 1871-1993 Gun Show Books -- Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works Firearms 1871-1993 M14 Rifle History and DevelopmentIver Johnson Arms Works Topbreaks (Safety Hammer) .32 cal. S&W small frame Owl is looking to the barrel, cylinder is free wheeling when at rest, for black powder cartridges Model 1, First Model Single top latch, 100'000 were manufactured in 1894, serial number without letter prefix, marked on the top of the barrel ribI just inherited an Iver Johnson 12 gauge single shot shotgun. Matted Rib, with long barrel. There is a number stamped under the trigger guard of 34xx, can't remember the last two digits. A local gunsmith I talked with thought it might be a part number for the trigger guard on the phone, but when he saw the gun, said it was in the nicest shape ...None of the companies that have used the Iver Johnson name have provided any of the information you see on this entire website, this page included. Reconstruction of the dates of manufacture has been based on the history of the company, markings on the receivers, the firearm's serial number and the AFMER reports. Collecting and analyzing the ...Iver Johnson Serial Number Decoder Serial Number Lookup For Iphone Iver Johnson Champion Serial Number Lookup By Name 20 GA, Blue, SerNo-92837. On Aug 29, 2020. SERIAL NUMBER 32585 BARREL 30#x27 CALIBER 12GA, Unique ring trigger opener action marked on left side#x27IVER JOHNSON ARMS AND.the main serial number location is on the left side of the grip frame under the grip panel. check there fora a serial number with letter code prefix. two possibilities of a manufacture date serial number C 48890 = 1911, 26,600 made serial number H 48890 = 1922, 13,400 made if by chance it is a hammerless model there is only one possibility5.7mm Johnson Model. The 5.7mm Johnson cartridge is a wildcat cartridge invented by Melvin Johnson, inventor of the 1940 Johnson rifle and M1941 Johnson Machine Gun. The 5.7mm cartridge uses a necked down .30 carbine casing with a .222 caliber bullet. This cartridge is also known as the .22 Carbine cartridge.Was wondering if you could find the exact year the Iver Johnson 12 gage single shot shotgun was made, with the serial number, 32401, thankyou. #30. Two Old Dogs. 6 years ago. Made in the period 1909-1917. There are no records available to give a more exact date.The Iver Johnson SuperShot revolver was modified in the mid-50's to include a smooth cylinder, and pear shaped barrel profile and became the Mdl. 844. Approximately 100,000 Iver Johnson SuperShot revolvers were produced. Your serial number should have an L prefix and the number seems to place it's date of …28071 posts · Joined 2008. #12 · Oct 6, 2017. Michael- Do not confuse w/ US Revolver Co. (1910-1935) which was a trade name of Iver Johnson's with the US Pistol Company. US Pistol Co was an entirely different firm and was owned by Otis A. Smith.3168 posts · Joined 2003. #25 · Nov 14, 2010. dave hart, small frame 32 S&W caliber 5 shot safety automatic hammer revolver serial number A 71771 was made in 1912, when 14,300 were manufactured. if in shootable condition it should be safe to use modern ammo in. bill. Author: Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works 1871-1993.Iver Johnson .32s. From top to bottom: Model 1 (1894,) Model 1 First Model 2nd change (1896) and a Model 3 (1909) All three of these guns hold five rounds of .32 S&W, and the Model 1s both include a 'Safety Trigger,' an innovation later used on Glock pistols many decades later. The .32 S&W cartridge is not very powerful, but it's a step ...Kenmore is a well-known brand in the world of home appliances. With a wide range of products, including refrigerators, washing machines, and dishwashers, Kenmore has established it...6 posts · Joined 2022. #1 · Oct 5, 2022. .32 Iver Johnson 5 shot Model 1900 Revolver. Serial number is 30967 (no letter that I could find) and is etched on left side under owl head grip and on the bottom of the trigger guard. Does not break away. Loads one at a time while rotating the cylinder. I attached pictures.Serial ports have been an important I/O tool for decades. Learn how they work! Advertisement Considered to be one of the most basic external connections to a computer, the serial p...Iver Johnson began chambering the .410 bore 3" shell in 1937 and changed their method of serialization in 1939. Retail value for a gun in good or better condition would range from $75 to $150 depending on mechanical and bore condition and remaining original wood and metal finish.. To identify an Iver Johnson revolver, look for Hi Jeff, Sadly there's no real serial number history for th Iver Johnson Supershot 9. Iver Johnson Trigger Cocker Single-Action. Iver Johnson .22 Target Single-Action. Iver Johnson Model 844. Iver Johnson Model 855. Iver Johnson Model 55A Sportsmen Target. Iver Johnson Model 55S-A Cadet. Iver Johnson Model 57A Target. Iver Johnson Model 66 Trailsman.Iver Johnson (Mfg. in West Germany), semi-action carbine, Model M1 carbine, caliber .22 LR, s/n 034382 (MFG> 1985-1990), 18 1/2" barrel, condition of bore EXCELLENT, metal and wood are EXCELLENT, sling, one 15 shot magazine, Weaver Marksman 4X scope, Retail value $400.00, Sale priced at $295.00. Our firearms are best viewed on a desktop or ... this revolver serial number 3850 (no letter code on le May 15, 2024 · Where can I find the serial number on an Iver Johnson revolver? The serial number can typically be found on the bottom or side of the revolver’s grip frame, although sometimes it may be located under the barrel or on the cylinder. Looking for serial number and manufactur...
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