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TRH
Anyone no what model and what years they were made?
On the barrel its says 20 guage choke bore barrel and lug forged in one. On the receiver it says Iver Johnson's Arms & cycle works Fitchburg Mass USA

I think the Locking Bolt Spring is broken.
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  • TRH
    I have an old IJ break top revolver. Ser #47141. Any way to tell what DOM is?
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  • 5mmgunguy
    Welcome to the forum...do you have a local gunsmith...ask him to look at it...he can make sure you have a servicable gun and the right ammo.
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  • b.goforth
    if the letter code in front of the serial number is a C and if the three patent dates on the bottom of the butt are june-16-96, aug-25-96, sept-6-04 in two lines then you have a large frame third model safety automatic hammer revolver. it was manufactured in 1910. if a six shot the caliber is 32 S&W LONG and if a five shot the caliber is 38 S&W. a third model this old should be checked by a qualified person.

    THIRD MODEL SAFETY AUTOMATIC HAMMER REVOLVER
    (Smokeless Powder Cartridges)
    1909-1941
    LARGE FRAME AND SMALL FRAME VERSIONS USES HAMMER THE HAMMER ACTION: Double top post barrel latch with Hammer the Hammer action. This model redesigned to be strong enough for smokeless powder. All coil springs, hard rubber grip panels with Owls head at top, optional oversize grips of hard rubber or wood were offered. Two frame sizes, four 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 .32 Special centerfire with 6 rounds cylinder capacity, .38 centerfire with 5 rounds cylinder capacity; Weight: small frame .22 rimfire with 3 inch barrel 13 ounces, .32 centerfire with 3 inch barrel 13 ? ounces, large frame with 3 ? inch barrel .32 Special 19 ounces, .38 centerfire with 3 ? inch barrel 18 ? inches; 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. The Third Model features a double top post barrel latch, coil hammer spring and four cross pins in the lower frame.
    VALUE: 100%=$250 60%=$115

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