this revolver with the serial number 95000 range would most likely have been manufactured in 1902. the lack of a letter code prefix is interesting in that all other small frame 32 S&W caliber hammerless model i have seen or encountered will have the letter code prefix "B" to thier serial number and the large frame 38 S&W caliber have a "D". The 5 patent dates marked on the left side of the barrel was only used for a short time 1900 to 1902 on the second model (1896-1908) safety automatic revolver. Thanks again Bill & Xracer for the welcome. 32 ammo.It shot o.k, but when I broke it open to empty the shells, nothing happened.I belived that either using "generic" ammo has caused this, or the cylinder was wore out, because what happened was that the shells seemed to have expanded & would`nt eject.After a short time, when the brass had cooled down, they came out.Thankfully no damage.As I said, thinking it may be the cylinder, I ordered one online, looked as though it was cleaned in acid, no nickel color left.If it was`nt for your help, I would have tried shooting again, still using modern ammo.ĭoes anyone know if they still make the black powder ammo, or anyone who sells it ?.This piece is too nice just to sit in the safe without being able to take it out once in awhile. Thanks for the great info, Bill.Now knowing that it is the 2nd model, made for black powder ammo, could explain the problem I had while shooting it.This revolver is in excellent condition, so I took it out to see how it would shoot.However, I used modern. 5 of these buildings are still standing today. It consister of 7 three story brick building and covering 5 acres. the years 19 were the high production years for the small frame hammerless 32s with 100,000 manufactured each year.įor your information during the 1890s (1890-1899) iver johnson's arms & cycle works factory had the capablitiy of manufactuing 2000 firearms a day. of that total approx 650,000 were small frame second model hammerless 32 caliber versions. 14 million manufactured of all frame sizes, calibers and hammer/hammerless versions. there were two frame sizes in both the hammer and hammerless versions and they were offered in 4 calibers (22 to 38), with the 22 caliber being the least produced. The answer to were there many of them manufactured is yes, the first model (1894-1896) and second model (1896-1908) are collectible while the third model (1909-1941 manufactured for smokeless powder) are shootable if in good condition. all second models (1896-1908) were manufactured for black powder cartridge pressures and should not be used with modern ammo. it is a small frame second model safety automatic hammerless manufactured in 1904. ![]() Thanks for taking the time to read & post reply (if able)Īctually your description made it very easy to identify your revolver. U.S.A.The detail of mark makes it very easy to read, but I noticed something I thought may be odd.End of first line, after Works, there is a stamp mark of a box with an x inside.The odd part, is at the begining of first line, instead of the "I", the stamp of the square over lapped the "I", (both being same heights) making it just look like the imprint of a square (there is no x thru this one) then ver rial # on trigger guard: 43494, under left grip is L 43494.On butt of gun: (3 lines) PAT`D APR.6.86.FEB15.87.MAY.10.87.MAR.13.88.AUG.25.96. between leaf & coil spring.On top of barrel: Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works, Fitchburg Mass. 32 cal.Nickle finish (excellent condition), black grips with owl heads, also excellent condition.Top break, double post.I don`t know what to look for in telling diff. I`d like to find info on an Iver Johnson Safety Hammerless revolver I have.Would like to know manufacture date & model (if able to use modern ammo) were alot made at that time ?.Description:
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