#IVER JOHNSON TOP BREAK BARREL SERIAL NUMBER#
#IVER JOHNSON TOP BREAK BARREL SERIAL#

Neither were the two most popular calibersР Р†Р вЂљР’В¦namely. They just wouldnР Р†Р вЂљРІвЂћСћt come apart in your hand when fired with smokeless ammunition. The 3rd Models were proofed for smokeless powders, but werenР Р†Р вЂљРІвЂћСћt much more durable than their two older cousins.

Today, finding a working example of a 1st or 2nd Model is rare, but itР Р†Р вЂљРІвЂћСћs also moot because proper ammunition loaded with black powder is scarce, and most of the stuff loaded with modern smokeless powder is hard to come by and expensive as well as being unsafe to fire in the 1st and 2nd Models. These charming little guns were strictly business, and they filled that niche very well. No, they werenР Р†Р вЂљРІвЂћСћt very durable, and they didnР Р†Р вЂљРІвЂћСћt stand up well to a lot of use, but with ammunition so frightfully expensiveР Р†Р вЂљР’В¦nobody could afford to shoot for recreation and they werenР Р†Р вЂљРІвЂћСћt especially accurate anyway. With the Owl Head, Iver Johnson made it possible for people of limited means to have a reliable revolver for personal defense without having to forego eating for a month. While three dollars in 1914 was a considerable sum to a man who earned a whole dollar a day digging coal or laboring on a farm, it was a smoking deal when a Colt or a Smith & Wesson would set you back 25 or 30 dollars. In 1914, the year my salty old pappy was born, they could be purchased from a local hardware or feed store for less than three US dollars, and the proprietor would often throw in a 40-cent box of ammunition to cinch the deal. With wrought iron frames and low carbon steel cylinders and barrels the Iver Johnson Owl Heads werenР Р†Р вЂљРІвЂћСћt very strong or durable, but they were cheap. 38 S&W that was still actually functionalР Р†Р вЂљР’В¦which means that it wasnР Р†Р вЂљРІвЂћСћt fired very much in the last hundred or so years. Anyone know anything?Р вЂќР’В¬reate an account or login in order to post a comment.During one of my rare sojourns away from Castle Doghair, I was privileged to encounter an old First Model Iver Johnson Owl Head revolver in caliber.

#IVER JOHNSON TOP BREAK BARREL SERIAL#

22 super shot an there is no letter before the serial number. Guess I will just pass it on to someone else. Government Colt is going for about $250.00. I assume that someone would really have to want one to spend $250.00. any idea what its worth? it's in really good condition, could use a new bleuing, but other than that, it's quite nice.Р вЂќР вЂћlthough they are probably worth more then the appraisal, mine is in good shape too. I just came acrose an iver johnson supershot 9 the number under the triger guard isР вЂќР Р‹0228 or I0228. I remember my mom back in the 50's shooting at weasles who were trying to get in the henhouse. The numbers match up as they should and the letter K indicates Your revolver was manufactured in 1932, with approximately 4,900 produced that year. To me it's priceless! But it would be interesting to know it's worth. Any help on the age/history of this one? Not interested in the value. His father gave it to him in 1960 and he didn't know how old it was then. Poorly stamped) My father gave it to me a couple years ago. What is the CTG? Made by Harrington and Richardson Arms Co.

#IVER JOHNSON TOP BREAK BARREL SERIAL NUMBER#

Average value of a first model with a four digit serial number right now today is $150 t0 $250. You really need the serial number & letter to establish age. However, your number from the trigger guard doesn't mean much. The serial number on a supershot is under the grips on the left side and has a letter before the number. 22 but I din't think it is the same brand, guess Ill have to check it just the same.Hasn't been fired in at least 30 years.Р вЂќР вЂћctually the supershot was made in two versions. Nice pistol ttom, I have my fathers nine shot. You can still buy a M1911 hand gun today.

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