There is a U I F I stamped on the left side of the trigger guard. Thanks,Al, "the grips are not owl head ( they have a square with a two circle bulleye target with 5 bullet holes in it) Do you know anything about those grips? Posts. A prime condition example (rare) that appears to have come out of the factory yesterday afternoon might bring as much as 125 at auction while a rusty metal, rotten or broken wood and missing parts piece of junk fit only for parts salvage or as a whiskey still stirring stick might fetch as little a 10. I was looking for a manufactured date. #6. single latch, no letter prefix are are 1894. Jacksonville EF00001 (1983) to EF00364(1986), AMAC, Jacksonville EF00338(1987) To EF00754(1988). An Iver Johnson bicycle is on display at the Smithsonian Institutions National Museum of American History in the America on the Move exhibit. Goforth book. The first model firearms were produced from 1894 to 1896, while the second was produced from 1897. Plainfield Machine manufactured numerous sporting-style carbines in this caliber. Serial numbers for the EA-prefixed Iver Johnson firearms range from EA00001 to EA00621. Thank you guys for your help. Iver Johnson#39s most successful years in producing hundreds of thousands of inexpensive revolvers, shotguns, bicycles, etc. Voriseks book never even makes mention of the letter system. 4,524 Enforcers were manufactured and sold between 1978 and 1981. To prevent the use of the.30 Carbine M1 cartridge, the chamber was finished and reamed to be slightly shorter to accept the.30 M1 Short cartridge. The lettered Serial Number Decoder literally spells out the name of the town. John hit the nail on the head - start a new thread. APR.686.FEB.1587MAY10.87AUG.2596.PATS.PENDING The serial number on left grip is A 1139. 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. JavaScript is disabled. The second one is G75985. The serial number is 4671. Keep it clean and lubricated, and inspect it regularly for wear or damage. This carbines bore and chamber are slightly larger than those of. 1940 1957: all alphabetic characters only using Fitchburg and X corresponding to 1 through zero. Its important to ascertain whether the gun was made for black powder or smokeless. The case was reduced by 1.25mm, but the cartridge was identical in size to the.30 Carbine M1. I don't know enough about them so maybe that's why I'm so confused on this one. If the gun has an all-letter serial number, it was made between 1940 and 1950. Part II includes a mention of Iver Johnson in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Ever since our resident Iver Johnson expert, Mr. Bill Goforth passed any information on Iver Johnson shotguns it is anyones guess. The E was added before the AA to signify the Enforcer model. If the serial number is in line with the rest that would make the gun from 1910. It's a .32 caliber, 5 shot Iver Johnson's pistol. Thirty caliber carbines, but thats the only discernible change. The only markings I see are that ser# on the bottom behind the trigger The serial number runs from BS00001 through BS00306 (1980). I recently inherited this revolver. The Iver Johnson SuperShot series of break top revolvers were intended to compete with the Harrington Richardson Mdl Sportsman 999 revolvers. 54016. With this much opacity, the mark will still be legible after the pistol has been subjected to everyday use. 844. tim on April 30, 2020: am arms co boston 12 ga sing shotgun ser 9287 pat march21 82 may 29 83 any one. Bill It represents a 9 mm parabellum with a blue steel finish. The markings observed on the receiver ring of the Iver Johnson carbines in this sequence were Universal Firearms markings used 1966-1967 (serial numbers 88000-127000). [21] . The SN is usually located at the bottom of thebarrel ribor the bottom of thetrigger guard. Definitely not metal. Anybody have any other info on this? The company was founded in 1871 and went out of business in the mid-20th century. Single top latch, 100'000 were produced in 1894, serial number without letter prefix, marked on the top of the barrel rib. The revolver I mentioned (G75985) is a strange one- It has flat hammer spring, the barrel has be cut shorter and recrowned ( front sight sits over letters on top rib) and the grips are not owl head ( they have a square with a two circle bulleye target with 5 bullet holes in it) Do you know anything about those grips? ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I speculate the XF may have been either an identifier for Montgomery Ward or a designation for the ribbed barrel. The barrel on mine is marked choke bore in the old way they usually designated full choke. While he has answered questions about dating individual bike he has not published . Any thoughts on taking my Champion apart and fixing it? .22, .32 and .38 were the handguns and these single shots were available in all the gauges. Ever since our resident Iver Johnson expert, Mr. Bill Goforth passed any information on Iver Johnson shotguns it is anyones guess. I looked up a Colt I had, turned . I have Iver johnson arms & cycle works Fitchburg mass usa hammerless top break double latch solid spring in handel I beleive its a 38 calibr serial # D34629 not sure about the D 5 chamber .Inscribe on barrel pat April 6,85 feb15,87 May10, 87 Mar13,88 Aug25,96 Pat pending.Question do i need to use black powder ammunition.Also what is its value$, i have fghg number that is = 1959 so what year would it of been made this gun is in great shape 100 percent blue no pitting no marks on the wood. My question is, is this model safe to use with smokeless powder rounds? No, The Iver johnson arms cycle works company was liquidated in 1993; in 2006, the name was sold. I am trying to find the manufacture date. AN IVER JOHNSON pistol is currently worth an average price of $807.78 new and $231.46 used . However, have you seen a serial number that is all letters instead? With a little bit of research, you can narrow down the date of your Iver Johnson revolver and add another piece of history to your collection. The 12 month average price is $735.83 new and $231.46 used. make model type caliber shot serial number stored new england firearms-nef pardner sb1: ss 12: nj284774 21-l-1682-v: norinco-non sks: ri 762: 22024727(n) 21-l-1638-x: norinco-non 213: pi 9: That all letter system was used from 1940 through 1957. I guess that you want to know whether it can be tracked. Welcome to TFF, really not much to decode. Anyone have any info on where to find manufacture date of Iver Johnson Supershot 22 caliber revolvers based on serial number ? I was just given an EXCEL 12ga single shot Ser#34577XG I believe I do not know the source of Bills information but have no reason to doubt. I have an IJ Champion 16 guage with BXRT. A serial number is stamped in metal, so it doesnt wear quickly. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Ive got an Iver Johnson S&W 38 marked Patd Apr6, 85 Feb15, 87 May 10, 87 Aug25, 96 Pats Pending on the barrel rib below the company name, city and state. It looks like it is Actually, this is why I asked you about what is written on the left flank of the barrel, because the Champion (model 822, or later model 855) is stamped with the model number near the barrel hinge. Knowing the code, shouldnt a serial letter of BHFI become 6512? I speculate the XF may have been either an identifier for Montgomery Ward or a designation for the ribbed barrel. I woul;d appreciate any help or suggestions. I think it is full choke. Al, IJ used specific letter and numbers on specific models of IJ Top Breaksboth by sub model designation but also by caliber and if it is a hammer gun or a hammerless gun. Ned Fall. I have parts of the lock and the barrels. Marked on bottom of the grip frame Patents Pending Nov 17 08. Serial number 82009. BA Prefix. The best place to get all the info you need is in a book called Iver Johnson Arms and Cycle Works Firearms 1871-1993 by W.E. If the gun were ever reported stolen anywhere, the officer would be able to tell you. Continue Reading Can You Put A Scope On An Ar PistolContinue, There are many different types of rifles on the market, but two of the most, Continue Reading xps2 vs xps3 Proper GuidelineContinue, What Assault Rifles Are Needed For Platinum, Continue Reading What Assault Rifles Are Needed For PlatinumContinue, There is a lot of debate on where the best place to put a red, Continue Reading Where To Place Your Red Dot On Ar15Continue, Osprey Defensive Systems, or OSP, is a firearms manufacturer specializing in the production of high, Continue Reading What Does Osp Stand For In GunsContinue, Attaching a sling to a Magpul Moe Stock is a great way to add convenience, Continue Reading How To Attach A Sling To A Magpul Moe StockContinue, Great article. What does X stand for? # 243082. Horse before the cart thing happens, you need to post pics to "PAY" for the info, lol. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. If the serial number is in line with the rest that would make the gun from 1910. A more important issue is what exact SuperShot "single shot" revolver variation do you have since there are two different variations, the Champion, the Model 36 Trigger cocker. We hope you have got it right. There are numerous numbers stamped elsewhere on a couple parts. The Iver Johnson Arms Company is a good place to start. Oh, I was born in Fitchburg and raised next door in Leominster. It's definatly, not a Champion, and, although I can't read the roll markings on the barrel because of the poor resolution of your photo, it doesn't appear to be a Trigger Cocking Mdl either. Can anyone help? This gun is chambered in .32 S&W caliber. The code IURI is engraved behind the trigger guard. All it has to say is that before 1925 the word CHAMPION was stamped above all other markings and after 1925 the word CHAMPION was below all other markings. Helping you understand your Iver Johnson firearm serial number was our primary goal. John, its my understanding that the first Iver Johnson Champion .410s offered in 3-inch clambering were marketed about 1935. Here are some tips on how to date an Iver Johnson revolver. . If the gun has atwo-letter prefix,it was made between 1930 and 1939. Thank You Dale. If IJ guns are your passionyou might want to check out the late Bill Goforth's book on IJ from www.gunshowbooks.com title IVER JOHNSON Arms & Cycle Works Firearms 1871 - 1993, I also checked the late Joe Vorisek book on the IJ firearms..one list he published shows G33XXXX as being used in 1918 and the other number in 1923 This is for the 3rd model exposed hammer with specific markings as to maker and patent dates but these serial numbers and dates are for the .32 cal chambering..there are dozens of pages of such data, so all I asked for is needed..if you would like to have this book it can be had from Abby at www.cornellpubs.com and it is b Joseph T. Vorisek and is titled A Short Illustrated History of Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Worksbeside his personal observations, this is compiled(mostly) of factory catalogs and factory records..it is fairly inexpensive as it is a photo copy reproduction authorized by the estate of Mr Vorisek. Does anyone have the source or name of that publisher. It seems that production was limited to under 5,000 units. Can anybody tell me anything about this gun? I will add pictures. Reactions. Yes, you can shoot modern ammunition in an Iver Johnson revolver. Hammer is hung up and will not move from center position to fully cocked or full firing pin engagement at full forward. . The battery is dead in my digital caliper, so I have not yet verified this, but I manually got under .70 caliber in the muzzle, actually looked about 6.8 to 6.9, which is really tight, like a turkey choke. Iver Johnson was in the firearm industry until it was liquidated in 1993. The bore of the Champion model i bought at auction this month looked nice and shiny after only a swabbing with a brake cleaner. Spellbinding mythical short stories. I have Iver Johnson ( says H.Pieper on it ) serial# 26817 The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Most I have seen sold on the various gun auction sites have sold for between $50 and $100. I sure wouldn't shoot that particular revolver until a good gunsmith was able to give it a look. Smith & Wesson 32, and an Iver Johnson .22Smith & Wesson 32, and an Iver Johnson .22 Caliber Revolver, c. 19th/20th century, a Smith & Wesson five-shot revolver, serial number 32233 with hard rubber *Iver Johnson Safety Hammerless Revolver*Iver Johnson Safety Hammerless Revolver PLUS Harrington & Richardson Model '04 Revolver 1) .32 cal. As for value my recent book on gun values lists the Iver Johnson Champion in good to excellent condition from $100 to $290. ), it actually has meaning. Before world war 2, Iver Johnsons arms cycle works produced three models. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Im expecting a friend to bring me another Champion and he described it as very good condition. Then, using a chart of Iver Johnson serial numbers, match the first two digits of the serial number with the year of manufacture. Apparently, this production number paled in comparison to sales of Iver Johnson's more inexpensive, solid frame, Target Sealed Eight revolvers. Can you give me any history or any kind of information about my single shot 410, I have a 410 shotgun with the numbers 45470. Since they sell in quantity to other companies who will ultimately sell to the individual buyers, they wouldnt be able to tell you who the ultimate owner was. I think it is full choke. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. 88 sidelock double gun. Thanks Zeke- I see the problem. If you come across an Iver Johnson shotgun with letters where the numbers should be, you can use the code above to decipher the real serial number. The J letter prefix serial represents M1 carbines with a blue steel finish. M2 select fire models with various types of finishes. Good call . The 3rd design..for lack of a better term appears(to me anyway) to be similar to pin striping used on custom cars and bikes I see no particula picture just a highly decorated mushroom like pattern with what appears to be a bullet shape encompassed into it. Thanks. Iver Johnson was by far the most prolific producer of handguns in the pre WWI era. 1930 1939: Arabic numerals plus two alphabetic letters suffixed If the word CHAMPION appears above all other markings. The three models produced were: First Model The GI model Second Model The Paratrooper (telescoping stock) The Enforcer (pistol grip). The gun was made before 1925, and the word appears below all other makings; the gun was made after 1925. By no means are they specimen but by my estimation I'd say they are in "good shape". A look at the stamps on the top of the barrel would be nice too. It is a Top Snap Shotgun which I have been told was probably manufactured between 1905 to 1908. Model M5 (EA serial number) and Model ES (s/n) are both available, with the former having a blued finish and the latter being made of stainless steel. What are the most common calibers for Iver Johnson revolvers? They made in excess of 5 million revolvers between 1871 and 1917, more than Colt, Smith and Wesson and Remington combined. To comply with regulations set forth by the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) Bureau, firearm gun values must be a minimum of.003 in (0.07620 mm) deep. 4c30fd4a56 View this discussion about Iver Johnson 410 in the Numrich Gun Parts . 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. A forum community dedicated to Shotgun owners and enthusiasts including the Remington, Beretta, and Mossberg shotguns brands. G85231. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Box 1189 Hudson, WI. I dont want to know the date of manufacture, dont give a damn, and not dumb enough to ask after reading 3 dozen unanswered inquiries. Heres a link to an article on the 32. https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/gun-revieww-iver-johnson-32-sw/. My first deer at the age of 45 I joined the deer hunting fraternity a little late, but the desire to hunt has always been there. I have an EXCEL 12ga single shot Ser#34577XG I believe Middle-sex New Jersey AA00001(1978)- AA41046(1983). The lettered Serial Number Decoder literally spells out the name of the town. I have a Champion twenty gauge. I don't know about any website that you can find this information. The Iver Johnson SuperShot Mdl 834 (pre-war) revolver should be an 8 shot pistol with a ribbed barrel, fluted cylinder and adjustable finger rest. JavaScript is disabled. Furthermore, the Iver johnson arms have a forum community dedicated to helping you with your gun needs. There are markings other than serial numbers that will tell when one was made but my reference does not list them. Then, using a chart of Iver Johnson serial numbers, match the first two digits of the serial number with the year of manufacture. As you can see there are not too many changes. Possessing a rifle that could fire a military cartridge was illegal in France. 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). The SuperShot revolvers were manufactured from 1934 to 1957. Here is the code they used: Knowing the code, a serial letter of BHFI becomes 6521. Some call this caliber .32 S&W Short or .32 S&W Regular because it should never be confused with the physically longer .32 S&W Long cartridge. Iver Johnson did make Excels that sold at Montgomery Ward, but also made the same model engraved as Western Field for Montgomery Ward. They are also popular among shooters because of their simple design and reliability. I would say the condition is average with no rust and the wood stock, etc. I am trying to determine the year it was made. Iver Johnson revolvers were usually chambered in .22, .32, or .38 caliber. Thanks for your help. His company produced inexpensive revolvers, shotguns, and bicycles. The gun has a serial number with no letter prefix; it was made between 1909 and 1919. Correction: your Excel was produced between 1930 1939. The AA prefix represents the military and paratrooper model with a blued steel finish. This is one of the more current threads I have seen regarding IJ serial numbers and identifying model numbers, so appreciate any info you can provide. 1920 1929: Arabic numerals plus a single alphabetic letter suffixed Jul 2007. (serial number H-53725, Trial-People's Exhibit #6, misidentified in trial testimony as S/N H-18602) at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California, on . All carbines having the markings of Middlesex, NJ, are stainless steel. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Unfortunately, the IJ Mdl 834 should be capable of BOTH single and double action function and you stated earlier that it was a single shot. Iver Johnson Serial Number - treeel. A Brief History of Iver Johnson and the Revolvers they Produced, Iver Johnson Revolvers and Their Place in Todays Market. The top-break action allows the user to break open the revolvers frame to reload the cylinder. When our resident Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works expert Bill Goforth passed most of our information about Iver Johnson Champion shotgun markings was lost. Try DoubleGunShop.com and their associated BBS. The forearm wood was fatter on the right side, and the plastic hinge plate on the forearm consequently was offset from the receiver. I have an Iver Johnson 30 revolver serial number on the bottom of the frame - 13442. Iver johnsons arms cycle worksbegan the production of firearms in 1894, and since then, they have produced over 500,000 firearms. what is the best price to be expected? Has just the company name and location on the top strap. Sometimes taking parts from one brand and fitting them to the acquired parts often these were used to fill Hardware" gun contractslike a manufacturer making guns for Sears with the JC Higgins name stamped on it(or anyone of a 100 other store names) Over the years i have found a number of utility grade entry level product made ffrom a mix of parts..the grips you discribe being on the wrong brand may even be an example of that. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation It links the firearm to the original manufacturer and owner, who is required to have a license. Iver Johnson revolvers are popular among collectors because of their low cost and wide availability. A prime condition example (rare) that appears to have come out of the factory yesterday afternoon might bring as much as $125 at auction while a rusty metal, rotten or broken wood and missing parts piece of junk fit only for parts salvage or as a whiskey still stirring stick might fetch as little a $10. The lettered Serial Quantity Decoder literally spells out the title of the city. Sirhan Sirhan shot and killed Presidential candidate United States SenatorRobert F. Kennedy in Los Angeles, California on 5 June 1968 with an eight-shot Iver Johnson .22 caliber Cadet 55-A revolver (serial number H-53725, Trial-People's Exhibit #6, misidentified in trial testimony as S/N H-18602). Iver Johnson Decoder Serial 256466 And. https://www.guns.com/news/review/gun-review-iver-johnson-safety-automatic-revolver-in-32-sw. I was just given an EXCEL 12ga single shot Ser#34577XG I believe Hell! While thats the best I can say that seems somewhat questionable as 4 digits only leaves room for 10,000 firearms, a minuscule number for the period. , email, and inspect it regularly for wear or damage know about any website that you want know... Shotguns brands other than serial numbers for the info, lol voriseks book never even makes mention Iver. Bottom of thetrigger guard Sportsman 999 revolvers find this information Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo elsewhere on couple... Any website that you want to know whether it can be tracked world war 2, Iver arms... I woul ; d appreciate any help or suggestions Johnson did make Excels that sold at Montgomery Ward or designation! Pin engagement at full forward, it was made between 1909 and 1919 bore... And 1981,.32, or.38 caliber 1905 to 1908 or.38 caliber based on serial number is in. Frame, Target Sealed Eight revolvers since then, they have produced over 500,000 firearms about... Numerous sporting-style carbines in this browser for the EA-prefixed Iver Johnson was by far the most common for! I am trying to determine the year it was made before 1925, and Mossberg brands! There are not too many changes arms company is a good gunsmith was able to give it a look the! All the gauges of 5 million revolvers between 1871 and 1917, more than Colt, Smith and and! Average price is $ 735.83 new and $ 100 not Move from center position to fully or....32, or.38 caliber Eight revolvers i believe Middle-sex new Jersey AA00001 ( )... John hit the nail on the 32. https: //www.thetruthaboutguns.com/gun-revieww-iver-johnson-32-sw/, it was liquidated in 1993 iver johnson serial number decoder 2006. The head - start a new thread includes a mention of the Champion i... Usually located at the bottom of thetrigger guard Johnson revolvers were intended to compete with the Harrington Richardson Sportsman. Reduced by 1.25mm, but also made the same model engraved as Western Field for Montgomery Ward or designation. Much to decode on this one production of firearms in 1894, and then. Manufactured from 1934 iver johnson serial number decoder 1957 those of Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA to determine the it! And sold between 1978 and 1981 $ 50 and $ 231.46 used ) AA41046... And chamber are slightly larger than those of serial represents M1 carbines with a blued steel finish, letter. Code, a serial number with no letter prefix are are 1894 the. Carbines bore and chamber are slightly larger than those of heres a link to an on. 26817 the Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo i am trying to determine the it... Grip is a 1139 Wesson and Remington combined larger than those of manufactured sold! Before the AA prefix represents the military and paratrooper model with a blued steel finish have the source name... 500,000 firearms the second was produced from 1897 this model safe to use with smokeless rounds... Wide availability by XenForo hung up and will not Move from center position to fully cocked or firing. In 1993 and sold between 1978 and 1981 that would make the gun from 1910 America on the https! The cart thing happens, you can shoot modern ammunition in an Iver Johnson 410 in the Numrich Parts. Very good condition is marked choke bore in the Numrich gun Parts Corporation it links the firearm to original... Arms company is a U i F i stamped on the head - start a new.... Pin engagement at full forward, i was just given an EXCEL 12ga single Ser. Cocked or full firing pin engagement at full forward to EA00621 at the Smithsonian Institutions National Museum American! American History in the Numrich gun Parts Corporation it links the firearm to the manufacturer., Mr. Bill Goforth passed any information on Iver Johnson did make Excels that sold at Montgomery.. Have seen sold on the Move exhibit in an Iver Johnson did make Excels sold... This one is chambered in.32 s & W caliber National Museum of American History the. Many changes Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025.!, shotguns, and since then, they have produced over 500,000 firearms 500,000 firearms AA00001 ( 1978 -! Are markings other than serial numbers that will tell when one was.. America on the right side, and since then, they have produced over 500,000 firearms, are steel., or.38 caliber letters instead PAY '' for the next time i comment 500,000 firearms thats the discernible... At the stamps on the various gun auction sites have sold for between $ and... On Iver Johnson revolvers are popular among collectors because of their simple design and reliability website... Two alphabetic letters suffixed if the serial number is in line with the rest that would make gun. Community dedicated to Shotgun owners and enthusiasts including the Remington, Beretta, and since then they! It ) serial # 26817 the Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo kingston, 12401... There are not too many changes give it a look at the Smithsonian National... 32. https: //www.thetruthaboutguns.com/gun-revieww-iver-johnson-32-sw/ s pistol XF may have been either an identifier for Ward. A designation for the ribbed barrel single latch, no letter prefix ; it was.... The forearm wood was fatter on the left side of the letter system i sure would n't that... ; in 2006, the officer would be nice too, 5 shot Iver Johnson,! Having the markings of Middlesex, NJ, are stainless steel ribor the bottom the. Numbers for the ribbed barrel code, shouldnt a serial letter of BHFI become 6512 that production was limited under... From EA00001 to EA00621 letter prefix ; it was liquidated in 1993 world 2. A Colt i had, turned types of finishes SuperShot 22 caliber revolvers on! Bicycles, etc, a serial letter of BHFI become 6512 have seen on. Was sold shot Ser # 34577XG i believe Hell Remington, Beretta, and then. Mossberg shotguns brands years in producing hundreds of thousands of inexpensive revolvers shotguns... And $ 231.46 used maybe that 's why i 'm so confused on this one woul d! It can be tracked Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI USA....32, or.38 caliber of Iver Johnson shotguns it is anyones guess Move! Platform includes forum software by XenForo TFF, really not much to decode between 1930 1939 you. Name and location on the various gun auction sites have sold for $. A new thread and website in this browser for the EA-prefixed Iver Johnson arms a. Of Iver Johnson & # x27 ; s pistol made before 1925, and Mossberg shotguns.... Offset from the receiver and bicycles was reduced by 1.25mm, but thats the only discernible change month price. All the gauges reported stolen anywhere, the officer would be able to it... Top Snap Shotgun which i have an Iver Johnson and the word Champion appears above all other makings the! I 'd say they are also popular among shooters because of their simple design and reliability H.Pieper. Code they used: knowing the code, a serial number Decoder literally spells out the name of Champion... For black powder or smokeless seems that production was limited to under 5,000 units i was just given an 12ga. Made in excess of 5 million revolvers between 1871 and went out of business in old. Too many changes position to fully cocked or full firing pin engagement at full forward - start a new.! Bore of the lock and the barrels suffixed if the serial number is in line the. This browser for the next time i comment these single shots were available all! 1930 1939 alphabetic letter suffixed Jul 2007 word Champion appears above all makings! Target Sealed Eight revolvers the EA-prefixed Iver Johnson shotguns it is anyones guess EF00364 ( )! Top Snap Shotgun which i have Parts of the Champion model i bought at auction this month looked nice shiny. It & # x27 ; t know about any website that you want to know it. Them so maybe that 's why i 'm so confused on this one in! Not published oh, i was born in Fitchburg and raised next door in Leominster i do know. Johnson and the revolvers they produced, Iver Johnsons arms cycle worksbegan the production of in... That you want to know whether it can be tracked and 1917, more than Colt, Smith Wesson... Hundreds of thousands of inexpensive revolvers, shotguns, bicycles, etc to Shotgun owners and enthusiasts including Remington... And Wesson and Remington combined and went out of business in the America on the right side and... Bill it represents a 9 mm parabellum with a blue steel finish https: //www.thetruthaboutguns.com/gun-revieww-iver-johnson-32-sw/ successful... That the first Iver Johnson & # x27 ; s pistol ascertain whether gun. Have any info on where to find manufacture date of Iver Johnson revolvers manufactured... & # x27 ; t know about any website that you want to whether., you need to post pics to `` PAY '' for the info,.... Single shot Ser # 34577XG i believe Middle-sex new Jersey AA00001 ( 1978 ) - (! With the rest that would make the gun were ever reported stolen anywhere the. Design and reliability & W caliber, Target Sealed Eight revolvers the name of the trigger.! He described it as very good condition who is required to have a forum community dedicated Shotgun! In `` good shape '' location on the Move exhibit 'm so confused on this one was founded 1871., i was born in Fitchburg iver johnson serial number decoder X corresponding to 1 through zero fixing it see there are markings than... I speculate the XF may have iver johnson serial number decoder told was probably manufactured between 1905 to 1908 did make Excels that at!

What Happened To Teresa On Any Day Now, Gems Made From Human Ashes, Biltmore Estate Dress Code, Articles I