Iver Johnson and Titan pistol values
These two pistols were part of an estate my wife inherited and she doesn't want any pistol, and I'm thinking neither of these are a keeper. (I want a 1911, but that will have to wait)
Both are "like new" -- I can't tell if either one has been fired. (box of ammo for the IJ is missing two rounds)
Details:
Iver Johnson is .38 S&W, ser #G427xx. Black, 2" bbl
Titan Tiger, .38 Special, ser# N4117xx,.38 Special, 3" bbl, Nickle
both are double action, exposed hammer. The IJ is nearly too small for me to hold!
Anyone got any idea what they're worth?
Both are "like new" -- I can't tell if either one has been fired. (box of ammo for the IJ is missing two rounds)
Details:
Iver Johnson is .38 S&W, ser #G427xx. Black, 2" bbl
Titan Tiger, .38 Special, ser# N4117xx,.38 Special, 3" bbl, Nickle
both are double action, exposed hammer. The IJ is nearly too small for me to hold!
Anyone got any idea what they're worth?
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The Titan Tiger was a inexpensive West German import. Dating to the 80's. Not likely to be worth a lot. My WAG between $150/$250? No collector interest, strictly something cheap for the glove box or bureau drawer.
The Iver Johnson might be worth some money. Their old top breaks haven't been made for 40+ years. Probably a lot better quality than the Titan Tiger. Post some quality close-up photos. So we can identify, (Iver Johnson was in business for 80+ years. Many many different models, over that time frame), and value it.0 -
The I. J.'s probably not worth more than the Titan. Many thousands were made and collector interest less since their guru Bill Goforth passed away.
Exposed hammer .38 top-break serial G427XX with 2" barrel was made in 1902, before upgrade for smokeless powder, and should have five patent dates.0 -
100 for the Titan,,IJ IF LIKE NEW,,125-175 retail,,imo 0 -
The Iver Johnson isn't a top break -- you push in a button on the front of the frame and it releases the pin that holds the cylinder.
The paperwork with the IJ gives the model as "Target" (with a 2" bbl???)
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quote:Originally posted by Wild Turkey
The Iver Johnson isn't a top break -- you push in a button on the front of the frame and it releases the pin that holds the cylinder.
A bit newer then! Still .38 S&W caliber but made 1963 to 1974, and maybe worth more than the Titan.0 -
Here's some pix. Hope they're not too big 
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Wild Turkey,
That Titan is an ARMENIUS, manufactured by Weihrauch. The depiction of Armenius is the giveaway. Firearms Import Export Corporation has been out of business, for quite a while. Here is another representation of Arminius:
Your Iver Johnson appears to be a Model 55, sometimes called a Cadet.
Both of your guns are in very good condition.
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Didn't see that option when I was posting -- I just followed the instructions in the sticky post.
Usually I resize in PS but forgot to this time.
Does show detail very well, doesn't it?[:D]0
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