Iver Johnson's Arms and Cycles Revolver

JayXC

November 26, 2009 13:04

Recently my family unearthed an Iver Johnson's Arms and Cycles Revolver. I've identified it as a .38 cal, topbreak, safety hammer, Model 2, Second model, First variation. Produced in 1896.

We were wondering how much it was worth, besides as a family heirloom.

full text can be found here http://www.american-firearms.com/american-firearms/z-html/company-I/Iver%20Johnson%27s%20Arms%20&%20Cycle%20Works/Iver%20Johnson%27s%20Arms%20&%20Cycle%20Works.html

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  b.goforth

  November 28, 2009 10:13

  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%
  
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