iver johnsons arms & cycle help!!!

rem7600

May 05, 2010 09:46

im looking to find out the info on my new pistol. it is an iver johnson 5 rnd. 32 smith and wesson, thats all i know. i took the handle off and down the left side was a letter S 52623 and along the bottom was three numbers 297. also under the trigger guard was the same 52623. any info on year and value would be great!! thanks.
also a long barrel 6"

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  b.goforth

  May 06, 2010 09:03

  this is a second model serial number S 52623 was manufactured in 1908. the extra set of numbers usually means it was returned to the factory at some point in its life. no available records for guns returned to factory.
  
  SECOND MODEL SAFETY AUTOMATIC HAMMER REVOLVER
  (Black Powder Cartridges)

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  1896-1908
  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. Hammer the Hammer action, two frame sizes, and three calibers. Standard barrel length: small frame 3 inches, large frame 3 ? inches; Calibers: small frame .22 rimfire 7 rounds cylinder capacity, .32 centerfire 5 rounds cylinder capacity, large frame .38 centerfire 5 rounds cylinder capacity; Weight: small frame with 3 inch barrel .22 rimfire 12 ounces, .32 centerfire 12 ? ounces, large frame with 3 ? inch barrel 17? ounces; Frame height: small frame 3 ? 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 ? inch barrel 7 3/8 inches. Only difference between the first and second model is the barrel latch. Main serial number location on left side of grip frame grips must be removed to see. The Second Model features a double top post barrel latch, flat leaf hammer spring and two cross pins in the lower frame.
  VALUE: 100%=$275 60%=$135
  For revolvers equipped with Bourne Knuckleduster add 100%
  
  if it has oversize hardrubber grips with the six inch barrel you can add about 25% to the value.
  bill

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  rem7600

  May 10, 2010 14:27

  THANKS LOTS!!great help!! nice web page!!

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