I know they are not worth a lot of money but what's your thoughts on that? Just curious so I know from what I paid for them.Īre they supposed to have that bluing on them or silver color? A gun shop gave me a cleaner to get them clean but since I'm new at this didn't know if the bluing can be put on them again if they had it on.ĭo you know where I could find the front site for the one missing? That's the only thing wrong with them. Why does the one not have a letter in front of the numbers? Wow, only get them thru the mail, kinda funny. Too much firing will stretch the frame and get them out of time. When in doubt I have a gunsmith check them out before firing (goooood idea) and fire sparingly. Supposedly both brands are run once a year and are loaded to lower pressures purposely for use in old top breaks. Also, I have fired both 32 & 38 S&W made by Remington and Winchester in older IJs, H&Rs, and S&Ws without any problems. Both are good shooters and surprisingly well made, in better condition than some Model 3 IJs I have in the stable. I have two circa 1910 US revolvers, 32 hammer less and a 38 with hammer both having sn's in the 4 digits. I reload using both American Patriot Powder (APP) and FFF BP and have had nothing but fun. After the initial run the metal used for the cylinders was upgraded and supposedly OK for smokeless. Supposedly, the first 14,XXX or so made used old IJ Model 2 cylinders designed for black powder (BP) loads. SECOND MODEL SMALL FRAME HAMMERLESS 32 S&W (5)Ĭ.I have read many posts on various forums and have seen several comments on early US Revolvers using parts left over when IJ began making Model 3's (smokeless powder). SECOND MODEL SMALL FRAME HAMMER 22 RIMFIRE (7), 32 S&W (5) SECOND MODEL LARGE FRAME HAMMER OR HAMMERLESS 38 S&W (5) FIRST MODEL LARGE FRAME HAMMER OR HAMMERLESS 38 S&W (5)įIRST MODEL SMALL FRAME HAMMER 22 RIMFIRE, 32 S&W (5)įIRST MODEL SMALL FRAME HAMMERLESS 32 S&W (5)ī. FIRST AND SECOND MODELS SINGLE FLAT LEAFĪ. STANDARD BARREL LENGTH FOR SMALL FRAME IS 3 INCHESĪ. STANDARD BARREL LENGTH FOR LARGE FRAME IS 3 ¼ INCHESī. THE SERIAL NUMBER FOUND ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TRIGGER GUARD WAS ONLY USED AFTER 1904 AND SINCE TRIGGER GUARDS ARE INTERCHANGABLE AND THIS LOCATION DOES NOT HAVE THE LETTER CODE IT CANNOT BE USED FOR PROPER ADINTIFICATIONĪ. SERIAL NUMBER FOUND ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE GRIP STRAP UNDER THE GRIP PANEL (MAIN LOCATION SINCE 1896). IVER JOHNSON’S ARMS & CYCLE WORKS SAFETY AUTOMATIC REVOLVERSĢ. The "B" letter code was used on the small frame 32 caliber hammerless revolvers between 18 and then again between 19 so i will need more information please. The Third Model features a double top post barrel latch, coil hammer spring and four cross pins in the lower frame.Įvery thing has some value, but some more than others see the information below to help identify your revolver. Main serial number location on left side of grip frame grips must be removed to see. 38 centerfire with 3 ¼ inch barrel 18 ¼ inches Height: small frame 3 ¾ 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 ¼ inch barrel 7 3/8 inches. 32 centerfire with 3 inch barrel 13 ½ ounces, large frame with 3 ¼ inch barrel. 38 centerfire with 5 rounds cylinder capacity Weight: small frame. 32 Special centerfire with 6 rounds cylinder capacity. 32 centerfire 5 rounds cylinder capacity, large frame. Two frame sizes, four calibers, Standard barrel length: small frame 3 inches, large frame 3 ¼ inches. All coil springs, hard rubber grip panels with Owls head at top, optional oversize grips of hard rubber or wood were offered. This model redesigned to be strong enough for smokeless powder. LARGE FRAME AND SMALL FRAME VERSIONS USES HAMMER THE HAMMER ACTION: Double top post barrel latch with Hammer the Hammer action. THIRD MODEL SAFETY AUTOMATIC HAMMER REVOLVER this revolver would be suitable for modern ammo. large frame 38S&W third model safety automatic hammer revolver serial number H35954 manufactured in 1921, there were 11,400 of this model manufactured that year. You state not Hammerless so that only leave the third model hammer. H letter code used on small frame second model 32 caliber safety automatic hammerless revolver in 1903 and large frame 38 s&W third model safety automatic hammer revolver between 19. Ok i am going to do some assuming on this one.
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