tomsp8
07-10-2014, 07:41 PM
Picked up a well used chromed Iver Johnson Safety Hammerless .32 revolver from a coworker today for $50.00. After researching a bit, it appears to be a 3rd model. Has a coil spring and double top latch, no trigger safety lever, Owls ees towards the shooter. Serial number is B5460. Any help in dating this fine piece of Americana?
Most posts on the net mention various prefix letters with a 5 digit number. I also read somewhere that the 3rd models began with a letter G and up. Confused...
Top of rib: Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works - Fitchburg Mass USA
Pat dates on butt: June 16 96, Aug 25 9?, Oct 16 04
Cylinder freewheels counter clockwise at rest. Appears that the coil spring can be adjusted with
various steps for the retainer at the bottom of the spring. Hammer pull feels like 20 lbs or so!
Most posts on the net mention various prefix letters with a 5 digit number. I also read somewhere that the 3rd models began with a letter G and up. Confused...
Top of rib: Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works - Fitchburg Mass USA
Pat dates on butt: June 16 96, Aug 25 9?, Oct 16 04
Cylinder freewheels counter clockwise at rest. Appears that the coil spring can be adjusted with
various steps for the retainer at the bottom of the spring. Hammer pull feels like 20 lbs or so!