Iver Johnson's Arms and Cycle Works Revolver

[Fixer]

Looking for information about this revolver I inherited from the wife's father. I was not able to find much on it online. The serial number is on the bottom of the grip frame where most say it is under the grip panel. Mine does not have any markings under the grip panel. It seems to be in fair condition for its age. I was not planning on firing it as it is meant for black powder cartridges. Just looking for more information on it.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

The Iver Johnsons were inexpensive guns in their day and really don't have much in the way of collector value now. Neat old gun to display or something though, if you don't want to shoot it.

 

[55fairlane]

That looks identical to the Iver that a second hand store owner had donated to them .....and it is here in FTW......

 

[Fixer]

The Iver Johnsons were inexpensive guns in their day and really don't have much in the way of collector value now. Neat old gun to display or something though, if you don't want to shoot it.

That's what I was planning on doing with it. I have a couple of pump 22 gallery guns I think I will add it to.

 

[Leadeye]

Wonderful old pocket guns from another New England gun company with a rich history. Good for smokeless ammo after 1909 on all models, what caliber do you have?

Ivers were used in two assassinations, James Garfield and Robert Kennedy.

 

[Fixer]

Wonderful old pocket guns from another New England gun company with a rich history. Good for smokeless ammo after 1909 on all models, what caliber do you have?

Ivers were used in two assassinations, James Garfield and Robert Kennedy.

I saw that Over pistols were used in a couple notable assassinations on Wikipedia. I think it is a 32 but I haven't measured it yet. No markings on it except for manufacturers mark and a serial number in the grip frame. I think it is a first generation because the second generation used a letter in the front of the serial number as far as I could find. I reached out to Iver Johnson to see if they had any info on it. I was surprised they are still making guns. Some pretty pricey 1911's.

 

[Jaybird1980]

I saw that Over pistols were used in a couple notable assassinations on Wikipedia. I think it is a 32 but I haven't measured it yet. No markings on it except for manufacturers mark and a serial number in the grip frame. I think it is a first generation because the second generation used a letter in the front of the serial number as far as I could find. I reached out to Iver Johnson to see if they had any info on it. I was surprised they are still making guns. Some pretty pricey 1911's.

Looks like a small frame safety automatic.
It's definitely one of the first or second model because of the leaf spring instead of a coil spring.

Probably 32 s&w
I don't remember where the number is on mine.
The owl head grips are still pretty easy to track down.

 

[Fixer]

Looks like a small frame safety automatic.
It's definitely one of the first or second model because of the leaf spring instead of a coil spring.

Probably 32 s&w
I don't remember where the number is on mine.
The owl head grips are still pretty easy to track down.

I have the grips. Just took them off for the pictures.

 

[indyblue]

Don't know much about 'em but I have some like it.

Looks really similar to this Thames Arms break breach revolver I inherited.
No visible numbers on it. I've not removed the grip to look for hidden numbers yet.


Found I have an Iver too, but it looks quite different than yours.

 

[Fixer]

Don't know much about 'em but I have some like it.

Looks really similar to this Thames Arms break breach revolver I inherited.
No visible numbers on it. I've not removed the grip to look for hidden numbers yet.
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Found I have an Iver too, but it looks quite different than yours.
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They are interesting little guns. My grips are the same as yours. The owl head is sideways on the grip panel like that. Most I have seen online it is turned 90 degrees. If I hear anything from Iver I will pass it along.

 

[MrSmitty]

I had one years ago in .38 S&W, I found out that a 9mm will fit....do not shoot it like that...I was tempted, but I like my eyes and hands too much....