The following info deals with serial numbers on an Iver Johnson Champion 410 gauge shotgun. Mine is 705xx with no letters. use of letters code that seem to help identify is how many letter suffixes there are: no letter suffixes= 1909-1919. one letter suffix= 1920-1929. two letter suffix= 1930-1939.Proof mark years range from 1987-1993, serial numbers range from E050xxx-E053xxx. Holger has found quite a few Torro's in Austria. In 2007 the below Erma E M1 was sold at auction in the U.S.A. ... Iver Johnson owl on receiver, no import mark: not provided: 7 00042x 008270: Iver Johnson Arms Jacksonville, AR on barrel: 1985 9Not caring about the Value, just when it was Made. Serial number on the Trigger Guard says 72309, but under the Left Grip it looks like it says 072309. Not sure if the 0 could be a letter. The Barrel says Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works, Fitchburg, Mass. USA. On the Bottom of the Grip Strap it says Pat. Aug. 25 96 & Nov. 17 08.T. Barker - made by Iver Johnson for, Baker, hamilton, & Pacific Co., San Francisco, Co T. Barker : with Belgian markings were made by Theate Freres, a Belgium gun maker from 1907 to 1950. Everything I've come across on the single barrels is Iver Johnson manufacture but with all these old trade guns nothing is marked in stone.Sidecar Discussion starter. 8 posts · Joined 2021. #1 · May 19, 2021. Just acquired a Iver Johnson .38cal 2nd model. Looking to identify the date of manufacture and possible value if any? Serial Number under the grip is T11589. Thanks in advance. Pictures inserted. Like.Proof marks read: IVER JOHNSON ARMS & CYCLE WORKS FITCHBURG MASS USA PAT'D. APR.686.FEB.1587MAY10.87AUG.2596.PAT'S.PENDING The serial number on left grip is A 1139. Already have the W.E. Goforth book. Page 64 shows proof marks come from 1897-1898 model, but Serial Number Charts (pages 53 and 62) show this as a 1900 model.The second half of this FAQ posting lists serial number cut-offs for the 1899 ... (8 x57). Both can be had for under $200 in original condition, or often for under $125 if sporterized. Most Iver Johnson .38 S&W top break revolvers are also still a relative bargain at $120 to $250 each. ... , those 106+ year old guns A.) Look more and more ...There is a serial number listing for the Iver Johnson SuperShot 22 Top Break Revolvers in W.E.Goforth's book/reference, 'Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works Firearms 1871 - 1993'. There are a number of variations of Iver Johnson SuperShot revolvers and it would help your quest if you provided a more detailed description of your revolver, and/or a ...Actually, the Iver Johnson Mdl X rifle that the gentleman from TX, showed, has three roll marks on the bbl. The first is: MODEL X. The second is: Pat 1673666, and the third is: Pat'd Canada 1931. Patent #1673666 is a US patent assigned by Authur P. Curtis to Iver Johnson Arms and Cycle Works, both of Fritchburg, MA on June 12th, 1928.When it comes to buying or selling heavy equipment, having accurate information about a machine’s history is crucial. One of the most important pieces of information is the serial ...Welcome to ShotgunWorld, Mainehunter.So your SxS has serial # 14379. TwoOldDogs elsewhere wrote that an Iver Johnson serial # 14328 was made in the period 1909-1917 and that no records are available to give a more exact date. He also wrote that serial # 42317 was made in this same period, so we might suppose that your serial # 14379 was made about 1911.yes this is an iver Johnson manufactured defender. there are no factory serial number records and several known serial number series. the only dating that can be done is the era of manufacture 1873-1888. Calibers: small frame .22 rimfire, medium frame .32 rimfire, large frame .38 & .41 rimfire; Barrel length and shape: small frame 2 1/16 inches ...R. Medina on October 31, 2020: ttn intnl model 1878 s/n 4751. michael v ventimiglia on October 30, 2020: new england firearms ( N G 001039 ) model r22 ultra mini. Volunteer arms co. on October 29, 2020: 16 gauge serial number is 90524xe what would it be worth and how old is it. Joseph Farrell on October 27, 2020:Hi Jeff, Sadly there's no real serial number history for the Iver Johnson shotguns. The best that can be done is a rough range of years. The general consensus on the date ranges is this: Dating by serial number....No letters just numbers, 1909 to 1919. One letter and serial number, 1920 to 1929. Two letters and serial number, 1930 to 1939.Serial Numbers Dates of Manufacture. BA Prefix. Year: Start: End: Notes Iver Johnson Arms Middlesex, New Jersey : 1978: BA00001 : 1979 : 1980 : 1981 : BA05567 : highest …The box is labeled Model 68 I.J. Target Sealed 8 22 CAL.-8 Shots-blued-checkered walnut grip 4 in. barrel. So, I'm thinking original configuration. In Bill Goforth's book he mentioned that 2nd version Target Sealed 8's (1946-1954) were offered with 2 1/2", 4", and 6" barrels. Thanks, I thought that was the case.Guns with the name VOLUNTEER ARMS CO (and not just Volunteer) were made made by one of three makers, Crescent Fire Arms Company, Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works or the Stevens Arms & Tool Company. They were made for and sold by the Belknap Hardware Company of Louisville,KY a wholesale sporting goods dealer. The gun is most likely a 12 gauge.Sold for $2413.93. Make: Iver Johnson Model: Hammerless Hercules Grade .410 Serial Number: 3256E Year of Manufacture: 1924 - 1940, C&R Gauge: 410, 3" Chamber Action Type: Hammerless Boxlock Double Barrel Side by Side Shotgun with Dual Triggers, Extractor, and Automatic-Safety Markings: The right of the receiver is marked "IVER JOHNSON'S / ARMS & CYCLE WORKS / FITCHBURG MASS. U.S.A.".1851 posts · Joined 2018. #2 · Feb 8, 2021. Sadly there's no serial number history from Iver Johnson on the Trailsman 66 (or it's fancier brother the Viking 67). Production started about 1958-59 and went on into the late 1960's or early 70's. About the only production change to narrow down the years was the size of the threads on the barrel ...Iver Johnson Safety Automatic Revolver 1st Model: This lot offers you an Iver Johnson Safety Automatic, top break revolver, chambered for . 32 caliber. Two Pistols: United States/Germany, C. early An Iver Johnson revolver, . 32 caliber, serial number 49648, mother of pearl grips, blued finishDec 18, 2022 · Iver Johnson serial number database: check out the easy-to-understand table. We have prepared an Iver Johnson chart with 14 numbers and years of gun production.jonesy814. 21082 posts · Joined 2012. #5 · Dec 24, 2022. Beats me. The dash 1 change was to delete the pinned barrel which occurred in 1982. Model numbers did not always get stamped correctly. Psalms 144:1 Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.Are you in the market for a new Kenmore appliance? Or perhaps you’ve inherited one and want to know its history? Whatever your reason may be, performing a Kenmore serial number loo...johnsxj said: Your revolver is a 2nd Model Safety Automatic that was designed for black powder ammunition. It's chambered in .32S&W. I'll have to double check the book but it should date to about 1903-1905 based on having the patent dates on the side of the barrel. Normally there's a letter prefix to the serial number on the frame but I'm not ...I have a top break duel post hammerless .38 cal. with single leaf spring Iver Johnson with serial D 3942 with a small reverse c between the D and 3942. On the side of the butt, is the number 1333. It has the markings on the top of the barrel Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works, Fitchburg, Mass. USA pad'd April 6, 86 Feb 16, 87 Mar 10, 87 Mar 13, 88 ...34,507. U.S. Revolver Company was a trade brand used by Iver Johnson Arms and Cycle Works. The U.S Revolver Company revolvers were designed to use excess parts from the Safety Hammer Automatic, Second Model, which was replaced by the Safety Hammer Automatic, Third Model in circa 1909. U.S. Revolver Company revolvers are chambered for smokeless ...1. How can I identify an Iver Johnson revolver? To identify an Iver Johnson revolver, look for the company’s name or logo on the firearm, usually engraved …this and the later manufactured model 855 armsworth (1955-1957) are two more rarer iver johnson revolvers. the champion model 822 serial number S1648 in 1939 the first year of production for the champion single action target revolver. this revolver and the armsworth model 855 single action mechanism was not adapable to the hammer the hammer action.Here's how to find the serial numbers on silver bars by Johnson Matthey: Check the bottom of the obverse: The front of the bar should display the serial numbers below the weight and purity. Examine the sides of the obverse: Some bars by Johnson Matthey, particularly the 1kg bars, have serial numbers vertically stamped or engraved on the front.I failed to mention that the serial number with the letter prefix, if it has one, (revolvers 00001 through 100,000 will not have a letter prefix) is located on the grip frame under the left grip. It is estimated that Iver Johnson made about 900,000 if this model between 1895 and 1908 with ten variations.johnsxj said: Your revolver is a 2nd Model Safety Automatic that was designed for black powder ammunition. It's chambered in .32S&W. I'll have to double check the book but it should date to about 1903-1905 based on having the patent dates on the side of the barrel. Normally there's a letter prefix to the serial number on the frame but I'm not ...Iver Johnson Arms was founded in Fitchburg, Massachusetts in 1883. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this firm was one of the most prolific U.S. manufacturers of small, inexpensive handguns. SN D4742. The years following the American Civil War saw the rise of host of companies that produced small, inexpensive metallic cartridge ...your iver johnson champion 410 is the large frame model 36 manufactured between 1916 and about 1920. serial number without letter codes were used between 1909 and 1921. june 15, 1915 is for patent number 1,142,934 which covers mounting a small bore barrel on a standard size frame.I was looking at this pistol this morning and found this interesting. Iver Johnson has stamped two different serial numbers on it one digit apart. 87651 in two places on the grip frame, and 87652 on the underside of the top strap. I wonder why?Iver Johnson was a U.S. firearms, bicycle, and motorcycle manufacturer from 1871 to 1993. The company shared the same name as its founder, Norwegian-born Iver Johnson (1841–1895). The name was resold and in 2006 Iver Johnson Arms opened, but does not have any parts or information relating to the pre-1993 company, and represents a …There were then 8 Iver Johnson Skeeter's in stock, all 410 bore. I have digitally removed the last digit before the 'E'. The first gun, serial number 274x, remained in stock from the previous year.Aug 10, 2017 · In 1899, Iver Johnson released the 2nd Model 1st Variation, which eliminated the separate hammer shroud which yours has. In 1900-1902 they released the 2nd Model 2nd Variation which had the patent dates stamped the side of the barrel. Bill Goforth's book stated the serial number range for 1897 was B00001-B100000, and B00001-B50000 for 1898.Sadly there's no serial number history for the Iver Johnson shotguns like there is for most of the top break revolvers. Dating by serial number....No letters just numbers, 1909 to 1919. One letter and serial number, 1920 to 1929. Two letters and serial number, 1930 to 1939. Serial number all alpha characters, 1940 to 1950.Shrek73. You need to provide more of the serial number to get the date of manufacture. It was made in either 1912 or 1913. The last serial number in 1912 was 42850. its 4203x. Just a five digit serial number that matches the one under the grip.May 13, 2012 · Iver Johnson production dates by serial number Based solely on data collected from Bill Smith’s posts on the Wheelmen webpage I have constructed a timeline for Iver Johnson serial numbers. Among the postings on that site, Mr. Smith identified the year of manufacture for several Iver Johnson bicycles based on their serial numbers.May 17, 2021 · That being said here is the generally accepted serial date range for the Iver Johnson Champion Shotgun. I believe it originated from Bill Goforth, who was the resident expert of Iver Johnson’s and H&R. All numbers= 1909-1919 1 letter suffix= 1920-1929 2 letters suffix= 1930-1939 All letters= 1940-1956 Unknown= 1971-1975as xracer said the iver johnson 'target sealed 8' was manufactured between 1932 and 1954. it was replaced in march of 1955 with the model 55. same basic mechanism only updated a little and with a more angular frame. serial number N31337 was manufactured about 1953.the main serial number location is on the left side of the grip frame under the grip panel. check there fora a serial number with letter code prefix. two possibilities of a manufacture date serial number C 48890 = 1911, 26,600 made serial number H 48890 = 1922, 13,400 made if by chance it is a hammerless model there is only one possibilityDec 18, 2022 · It says single letter serial number was made 1920-1929. FITCHBURG for Fitchburg, MA (where my Dad grew up) F=1 I=2 T=3 C=4 H=5 B=6 U=7 R=8 G=9 Iver Johnson Serial Number Database: Check Out 14 Prefixes!Shrek73. You need to provide more of the serial number to get the date of manufacture. It was made in either 1912 or 1913. The last serial number in 1912 was 42850. its 4203x. Just a five digit serial number that matches the one under the grip.Oct 15, 2013 One alpha letter serial numbers were used on Iver Johnson shotguns from 1930 until 1939.Value is listed at 200 in very good { I. Search Colt Model 1908 Hammerless Pocket Pistol Auction: 3305M Auction: Sale #3305M - Nov 01, 2019 Lot: 377 Estimate: $300 - $500 .Saddle Up & Take the Tour! Gun-Data is an online gun site for the firearms community. Specializing in antique and historic firearms ,schematics,serial numbers, modern guns ,all makes models ,. It doesn’t matter, if you are interested in a popular gun like Winchester, Colt, Smith & Wesson, Remington, or an obscure make and model gun,Gun …1378 posts · Joined 2003. #11 · Dec 18, 2013 (Edited) Actually, the Iver Johnson Mdl X rifle that the gentleman from TX, showed, has three roll marks on the bbl. The first is: MODEL X. The second is: Pat 1673666, …Description: Iver Johnson Skeeter .410 Gauge SxS Shotgun UNTOUCHED, STRAIGHT STOCK, NICE! General Specs: Iver Johnson, .410 Gauge, 6lbs 4 oz, Side by Side Serial Number: S26159 In the world of vintage American doubles, the .410 bore has always been highly sought after and costly. Of the big 5 makers, only Ithaca, Parker, and L.C. Smith produced the .410, and then in miniscule numbers.Hello Chris. You have an IVER JOHNSON "Safety Automatic".The number you have given me(239?) is not a serial number. The Iver Johnson revolver is broken down into 3 designations; 1st Model(1894-1896); 2nd Model(1896-1907=sm.frame;1897-1907=lg.frame); 3rd Model(1908-1941). There are some simple ways to find the year of your firearm.Buy a Iver Johnson Cattlemen Magnum S.A. Revolver. Serial # 35018, .44 Mag 7 ½" barrel with an excellent b for sale by DGSGUNS on GunsAmerica.com the best online marketplace for buying and selling semi auto pistols, firearms, accessories, and collectibles : 926526341I recently obtained possession of an Iver Johnson .22 SUPERSHOT SEALED EIGHT (printed on side of barrel) pistol with a top break and a serial number on the bottom of the trigger guard L 26103. It has a dark & lt. br mixed colored grip with a checkered 2.5 inch vertical diamond on the back side.So I just had to dig out my Iver Johnson Sealed 8 to have a look. It's about 7" OAL and the barrel is 2.25". Reminds me of a S&W 36 in size. ... a letter prefix by a serial number was part of the serial number since Iver Johnson generally numbered in batches of 100,000 and then added a prefix and started over. (Remington is believed to …FlysAlot. 7521 posts · Joined 2003. #2 · Oct 5, 2023. the model 1900 double action was manufactured between 1900 and 1941. the early production revolvers without letter codes to the serial numbers are to be considered as designed for black powder cartridge pressures only. iver johnson made the switch to smokeless powder in 1909 and at that ...If it's a .38, it should be a large frame and Goforth's book "Arms and Cycle Works Firearms 1871-1993" suggests your serial number was produced in 1915. The US Revolver was supposedly (per Goforth) sold only via mail and didn't have the famous "hammer the hammer" safety of the named Iver Johnson products.I recently obtained possession of an Iver Johnson .22 SUPERSHOT SEALED EIGHT (printed on side of barrel) pistol with a top break and a serial number on the bottom of the trigger guard L 26103. It has a dark & lt. br mixed colored grip with a checkered 2.5 inch vertical diamond on the back side.