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The most notable history of this first model Iver Johnson. Some can be found that have been re-plated, but for collectors value, just leave the rust on there. These early revolvers were nickel plated and therefore almost all that can be found now, 120 years later, will have corrosion on the nickel plating. These are small, pocket sized revolvers that have a break-open top which reveals the 5-shot cylinder. This also helps to date the pistol as early models have the owl’s head facing towards the pistol, while in later models the owl’s head is facing downward. They are sometimes referred to as the Iver Johnson Owl’s Head because of the owl’s head on the grip of the pistol. It was made only for black powder cartridges and should never be fired with higher pressure smokeless powders. Approximately 100,000 of these little revolvers were made. 32 S&W “short” was made only during 1894. The Second Model features a double top post barrel latch, flat leaf hammer spring and two cross pins in the lower frame.The first model Iver Johnson. Main serial number location on left side of grip frame grips must be removed to see. Only difference between the first and second model is the barrel latch. 32 centerfire 12 ¼ ounces, large frame with 3 ¼ inch barrel 17¼ ounces Frame height: small frame 3 ¼ inches, large frame 3 7/8 inches Frame length: small frame 4 3/26 inches, large frame 5 inches Overall length: small frame with 3 inch barrel 6 3/8 inches, large frame with 3 ¼ inch barrel 7 3/8 inches. 38 centerfire 5 rounds cylinder capacity Weight: small frame with 3 inch barrel. 32 centerfire 5 rounds cylinder capacity, large frame. Standard barrel length: small frame 3 inches, large frame 3 ¼ inches Calibers: small frame. Hammer the Hammer action, two frame sizes, and three calibers. LARGE FRAME AND SMALL FRAME VERSIONS USES HAMMER THE HAMMER ACTION: Double top post barrel latch, nickel finish standard, blue optional, hard rubber grip panels with Owls head at top. SECOND MODEL SAFETY AUTOMATIC HAMMER REVOLVER it would be best not to fire with modern ammo. Iver johnson's arms & cycle works second model safety automatic hammer revolver serial number N 23554 was made in 1905. The Second Model features a double top post barrel latch, flat leaf hammer spring and two cross pins in the lower frame.įor revolvers equipped with Bourne Knuckleduster add 100% 32 centerfire 13 ½ ounces, large frame with 3 ¼ inch barrel 17 ¾ ounces Height: small frame 3 ¾ inches, large frame 3 7/8 inches Frame length: small frame 4 3/16 inches, large frame 5 inches Overall all length: small frame with 3 inch barrel 6 3/8 inches, large frame with 3 ¼ inch barrel 7 3/8 inches. 32 centerfire with 5 rounds cylinder capacity Standard barrel length: small frame 3 inches, large frame 3 ¼ inches Weight: small frame with 3 inch barrel. 22 rimfire with 7 rounds cylinder capacity. Hard rubber grip panels with Owls head at top. LARGE FRAME AND SMALL FRAME VERSIONS USES HAMMER THE HAMMER ACTION: Double top post barrel latch, Hammer the Hammer action, nickel finish with blue optional, two frame sizes and three calibers. SECOND MODEL SAFETY AUTOMATIC HAMMERLESS REVOLVER i will need to know the letter code prefix found under the left grip panel to identify the exact year of manufacture. This is a second model safety hammerless automatic revolver (1896-1908 black powder only). The Third Model features a double top post barrel latch, coil hammer spring and four cross pins in the lower frame. 38 centerfire with 3 ¼ inch barrel 18 ¼ inches Height: small frame 3 ¾ inches, large frame 3 7/8 inches Frame length: small frame 4 3/16 inches, large frame 5 inches Overall length: small frame with 3 inch barrel 6 3/8 inches, large frame with 3 ¼ inch barrel 7 3/8 inches. 32 centerfire with 3 inch barrel 13 ½ ounces, large frame with 3 ¼ inch barrel. 38 centerfire with 5 rounds cylinder capacity Weight: small frame. 32 Special centerfire with 6 rounds cylinder capacity. Two frame sizes, four calibers, Standard barrel length: small frame 3 inches, large frame 3 ¼ inches. All coil springs, hard rubber grip panels with Owls head at top, optional oversize grips of hard rubber or wood were offered. This model redesigned to be strong enough for smokeless powder. LARGE FRAME AND SMALL FRAME VERSIONS USES HAMMER THE HAMMER ACTION: Double top post barrel latch with Hammer the Hammer action.
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THIRD MODEL SAFETY AUTOMATIC HAMMER REVOLVER serial number A32790 was manufactured in 1911, there were 36,500 made that year of this model. This is a small frame 32 caliber third model safety automatic hammer revolver.