If you are holding a top-break, hammerless, or solid-frame revolver stamped with the iconic "Iver Johnson" name, you are holding a piece of American industrial history. For over 80 years, Iver Johnson’s Arms & Cycle Works of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, produced some of the most popular and affordable firearms in the United States. From "The Owl Head" to the famous "Safety Automatic" models, these revolvers are beloved by collectors, Cowboy Action shooters, and historians.
Identifying and dating Iver Johnson revolvers is a specialized task because official company records are incomplete . The most comprehensive "database" for collectors is found in , Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works Firearms 1871-1993 , which contains the most accurate serial number lists and design evolution charts available. 1. Locate the Serial Number
Your Iver Johnson revolver isn’t just a gun—it’s a mechanical time capsule. The right database is the key to opening it.
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