Latest orphan adopted...

[one-eyed fat man]

Another "Owl Head" revolver to found its way to the Hardin County Home for Wayward Guns.

Iver Johnson Model 834, Supershot Sealed Eight, .22 caliber with adjustable sights and finger rest adapter. Made in 1938. This one came out of New Jersey. (There should be rebate from the state for taking it off their streets!)

According to Bill Goforth's book, the entire production run of the .22 Supershot Sealed Eight series revolvers was about 125,000 (or slightly less). He considers the pre war models (1932-1941) scarce. The finish is a bit challenged, but mechanically it is in great shape. Hope to have a range report next week.

https://www.coltforum.com/forums/attachments/lounge/636689d1559332117-latest-orphan-adopted-pix322736684.jpg

[Winger Ed.]

It's always good to see orphans get a happy home and better life.

[Thumbcocker]

A sealed 8 featured prominently in many of Skeeter Skelton's "Me and Joe" stories.

[bedbugbilly]

Love the vintage revolvers and especially those with good honest wear on them - she's a "keeper" and glad she found a good home! Looks like a lot of fun!

[Dan Cash]

I can just see that piece sliding out from the folds of a dark gray
pinstripe double breasted three piece and coming to eye level in the shade
of a Stetson fedora as a light fingered numbers runner quails and snivels
in a corner. That is a nice one, I think the .22s are somewhat
overlooked.

[RED BEAR]

I just love the old guns. They are just as useful as when they were made just need a little love.