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Help!... What is this Ivers Johnson pistol?

vepr762
A friend at work found a pistol in his father's belongings, while getting his estate in order.

Here is his description:

Nickel Silver Breakaction 32 revolver that says Ivers Johnson & Cycle Works on the top strap. On the butt of the grip it says "June 1896, Fitchburg, MA" Under the trigger guard is the SN#889XX. He says that there are 2 very small patches of bare metal. Almost forgot to mention he said it was "hammerless."

What is this and what is the approximate value?

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  • drawn
    This may help
    http://www2.arkansas.net/~sws1/ij-pix.htm

    "LIFE IS NOT A JOURNEY TO THE GRAVE WITH THE INTENTION OF ARRIVING SAFELY IN ONE PRETTY AND WELL PRESERVED PIECE, BUT, TO SKID ACROSS THE LINE BROADSIDE, THROUGHLY USED UP, WORN OUT, LEAKING OIL, SHOUTING GERONIMO!!"
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  • He Dog
    The go to guy for Iver Johnson around here is bgoforth. Drop him an e-mail through his profile. You can blame me.
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  • b.goforth
    vepr 762,
    have your friend remove the grips and check the left side of the grip frame for a serial number and letter code. this should give us enough information to get started.

    there were several different bottom of the butt markings that included the june 1896 patent date but none that have fitchburg, mass, this was always marked on the barrel top strap.

    the correct name is 'Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works'
    bill
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  • vepr762
    B.GOFORTH,
    I will have the sn tomorrow and yes, you are correct about the "Fitchburg, MA" being on the top strap. He was in error when he spoke to me earlier in the day. He is very appreciative of your help.
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