and may now wear parts originally made for black powder guns. I've heard about a fair amount of uncertainty for colt SAA's that fall in the middle of the range (that, and its hard to know whether the gun was built for smokeless, but has had parts swapped out since it was built. Unfortunately, for some models stuck right in the middle, its never certain at all whether the gun WAS designed for smokeless or not. Check out our lines of 1911 pistols, shotguns, grips, mags, holsters, conversion kits, soft cases, butt plates, handguards, and more.
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Sometimes it comes down to serial numbers, design differences, etc. Seems like with most firearms in the "transitional period" of 1890 - 1910, its usually not so easy to tell whether they are designed for smokeless or not. Which, by the way, is a really really handy thing - to be able to tell so easily.
I've always heard that the main spring was the thing to look for on these - if its got the coil mainspring, its safe with smokeless. The third model was the first one to be approved for smokeless powder by IJ and remained in production till WWII.+1 If you post it the actual year of production can be determined.
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If you look under the left grip you should find the complete serial number which will often have a letter prefix. Many 19th century handguns made by Iver Johnson and its predecessor Johnson and Bye are difficult to identify due to the lack of a maker’s name on the gun.With the coil mainspring you have a third model safety hammer revolver. 38 S&W 5 shot double action top break revolver with 6 inch barrel. Iver Johnson continued arms production until it was liquidated in 1993. More Information Manufacturer: Iver Johnson: Model: 32 S&W: Barrel Length: 5'-5.99' Calibers/ Gauges: 32 S&W: Completeness: Condition: Finish: Blued: Capacity: 6: NOTE: Parts kits are NOT functioning firearms. See more ideas about iver, ebook, johnson. Its best-known marketing slogan, "Hammer the hammer," referred to a hammer-block safety and frame-mounted firing pin that prevented a revolver from firing accidentally if dropped on the hammer spur, introduced in 1904 on the popular Safety Automatic double-action revolver line. Explore HL Publishing - Hs board 'Ebook - Iver Johnson top break safety automatic revolvers explained ', followed by 1,583 people on Pinterest. During that time, beginning in 1890, the Iver Johnson owl's head logo appeared on the grips of most of its revolvers. 38 S&W calibers, serving the same sizable market niche as Hopkins & Allen and Harrington & Richardson in the late-19th through mid-20th centuries. There is surface erosion on the right side of the frame. You will receive an email informing you of your auction win (check spam folder). We charge 35 to ship a handgun, or 50 for a long gun, to your local FFL anywhere within the U.S. Iver Johnson Top Break 38 S&W Revolver, 5 Barrel, Nickel Finish, Condition 85. Tennessee bidders will have TN sales tax added to their total. Single and Double Action Top-Break Revolver with Hand Ejection This Iver Johnson Model Trailsman 66 retains about 85 of its metal finish. For this auction we offer a Pre-Owned Iver Johnson 3' Top-Break. In 1894, the firm became "Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works." It is perhaps best known as a major manufacturer of inexpensive but serviceable pocket-size revolvers in. Description: Iver Johnson Model Trailsman 66.
Company has produced a wide variety of firearms during its existence. Established in 1883 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
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