Iver Johnson 3rd model 32 Safety with 5in Barrel

mbleyhl

June 15, 2015 04:48

I am seeking information on an unusal Iver Johnson 3rd model Hammer Safety Small Frame in 32 S&W. This example has a 5 inch barrel and I have not been able to find any refference that this model was offered in a 5 Inch barrel. I am wondering if this was a special order and if so does it add much to the value. I started collecting these little reveolvers mostly because people would just give them to me, and living in MA in the heart of what was the industial gun Mecca of the east cost (No disrespect to Hartford CT.) it seems fitting. Any info would be great, I would love any suggestions on refference books for Iver johnson, H&R, ect.. for my library also. Thanks

Michael

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  11b6r

  June 15, 2015 06:58

  The late Mr. William Goforth, a valued member of this forum, published the best reference I have seen on Iver Johnson handguns.
  
  http://www.alibris.com/Iver-Johnsons-Arms-Cycle-Works-Firearms-1871-1993-William-E-Goforth/book/10694340
  
  You can look on Amazon, but be prepared to be astounded at the cost of a simple paperback. Alibris is a better deal. I got mine when they book was first printed. I DO hope Bill's family gets some of the exaggerated prices this is selling for.

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  rufe-snow

  June 15, 2015 07:17

  quote:Originally posted by 11b6r
  The late Mr. William Goforth, a valued member of this forum, published the best reference I have seen on Iver Johnson handguns.
  
  http://www.alibris.com/Iver-Johnsons-Arms-Cycle-Works-Firearms-1871-1993-William-E-Goforth/book/10694340
  
  You can look on Amazon, but be prepared to be astounded at the cost of a simple paperback. Alibris is a better deal. I got mine when they book was first printed. I DO hope Bill's family gets some of the exaggerated prices this is selling for.
  
  
  
  Not likely. Unless they have a hidden stash of unsold books, salted away someplace. Once a book goes out of print. The scalpers in the resale market, dictate the value. If the demand is great enough, you will just have to pay their price.[V]

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  wallie

  June 17, 2015 21:25

  

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  wallie

  June 17, 2015 22:26

  

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  hrf

  June 18, 2015 05:33

  An optional 5" barrel was a dollar extra.
  
  Check the serial number on butt frame under left grip:
  A small number with no letter prefix will indicate a special order gun.

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  mbleyhl

  June 18, 2015 08:53

  Thank you all so much this is great Info, I really appreciate it!!

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