U.S Revolver Co. .32 cal. 5 shot revolver
Would appreciate any information on this revolver. It is a top break 5 shot pistol,with hammer and hard rubber grips. Serial #is 78290.
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It was made by Iver Johnson and shoots 32 S&W ammo. 0 -
Funny last night I just inhereted 1/2 a box of that ammo. 
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there were two serial number series for the small frame top break hammer and two for the hammerless. the main serial number location is on the left side of the grip frame under the grip panel, the mottom of the trigger guard is a secondary location and any information given using just that number may be incorrect. in 1917 a new serial number series was started for the small frame 32 one for the hammer and one for the hammerless models. this new series included a letter code prefix found only on the left side of the grip. since production on the u.s. revolver ended in 1935 those serial numbers with letter code never reached as high as the number you gave. therefore i will assume no letter code present on the left side of the gripe frame.
u.s. revolver co. automatic (top beak) serial number 78290 hammer or hammerless model manufactured in 1915.
U.S. REVOLVER CO. AUTOMATIC HAMMER
1910-1935
LARGE FRAME AND SMALL FRAME DOES NOT HAVE HAMMER THE HAMMER ACTION; This is a Brand name revolver manufactured by Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works to be sold through the wholesale trade. It was never listed in any Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works catalog, although it was listed in some European catalogs as original Iver Johnson products. Does not have Hammer the Hammer action and relies on a safety notch on the hammer. Hard rubber grip panels with U S at the top, large oversize two piece hard rubber grips were optional. Two frame sizes and three calibers were offered. Standard barrel length: small frame 3 inches, large frame 3 ? inches; Calibers: large frame 38 centerfire with 5 rounds cylinder capacity, small frame .32 centerfire with 5 rounds cylinder capacity, .22 rimfire with 7 rounds cylinder capacity Weight: small frame .22 rimfire 12 ounces, small frame .32 centerfire 12 ? ounces, large frame .38 centerfire 17 _ ounces; Height: small frame 3 _ 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 ? inches 7 3/8 inches. Main serial number location on left side of grip frame grips must be removed to see.
VALUE: 100%=$225 60%=$105
U.S. REVOLVER CO. AUTOMATIC HAMMERLESS
1910-1935
LARGE FRAME AND SMALL FRAME DOES NOT HAVE HAMMER THE HAMMER ACTION; Brand name revolver manufactured by Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works for the wholesale trade. This revolver does not have Hammer the Hammer action, but it does have a rebounding hammer that the hammer version does not. Blue or nickel finishes were offered. Offered in two frame sizes and two calibers only. Standard barrel length: small frame 3 inches, large frame 3 ? inches; Calibers: small frame .32 centerfire with 5 rounds cylinder capacity, large frame .38 centerfire with 5 rounds cylinder capacity; Weight: small frame with 3 inch barrel 12 ? ounces, large frame with 3 ? inch barrel 18 ounces; Height: small frame 3 _ 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 ? inch barrel 7 3/8 inches. . Main serial number location on left side of grip frame grips must be removed to see.
VALUE: 100%=$225 60%=$105
since the U.S. Revolver Co. handguns were a second line product manufactured by iver johnson's arms & cycle works each one should be accessed by a qualified person as to its ability to fire modern ammo.
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