Comments on: Gun Review: Iver Johnson .32 S&W

By: WILLIAM L.GILLIS

WILLIAM L.GILLIS — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:40:35 +0000

SEEKING INFORMATION ON THE YEAR OF MANUFACTURE OF A 32 CAL PISTOL MADE BY U.S.REVOLVER COMPANY SERIAL #12234 LOCATED ON UNDER SIDE OF TRIGGER GUARD-AND ON GRIP FRAME UNDER GRIPS.NEED TO KNOW IF I CAN USE SMOKELESS POWDER 32 SHORT BULLETS.
THANK YOU,
BILL

By: Bill Kinney

Bill Kinney — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:57:56 +0000

I actually have the exact same gun as above and also an H+R 38 S+W. These suckers give new meaning to the word Saturday Night Specials. Best to have them checked out thoroughly before attempting to fire. Maybe even wear a helmet, goggles, leather gloves and body armour. Although not hot-loaded, they can still be dangerous if not in good shape and many of them are not. Ere on the side of caution and be sure you have the proper ammunition, 38 S+W and 32 S+W are not to be confused with any other rounds and there are many in the same calibers. Better to be safe than sorry, we can never recall a bullet.

By: Johnny Booth

Johnny Booth — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:30:52 +0000

I found the article most interesting. I to have a 1911 Colt , pat.1916. Love the gun, but have to use shoulder holster to keep pants up. I carry the Grendle 380. Metal and plastic.Something slightly romantic and historical about the top break pocket revolver.I have owned them, and recently have traded a book , for another one. Feels good in the hand, and is plainly a point and shoot gun only good for about 10 feet. It was good enough for my parents parents, and acceptable for me. Shows you how the elders lived , and what they went through in the days of War bonds, gas stamps and victory gardens.

By: Emil

Emil — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:57:22 +0000

Had you been in the British Army during WW2 you would have learned to break the gun open sideways. For the same reasons, Cavalry sergeants taught recruits to do as well with the Schofield. On the off chance the empties fell back in tying up the gun.

Truth be told, Iver Johnson was a very innovative company. Their frame mounted firing pin and transfer bar ignition gave rise to the famous “Hammer the hammer” ads dates from 1894. Colt didn’t have a comparable safety block until the Police Positive in 1907 while S&W Military & Police Model incorporated a passive hammer block in 1915. The safe action Glock trigger safety was so clever that crafty old Norwegian “copied” it back in 1894.

By: William Kinney

William Kinney — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:33:57 +0000

I have Iver Johnson serial #N 50 000. Any parts to be had for these things? Anyone know what year produced? Please advise. Thanks

By: helen robertson

helen robertson — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:08:19 +0000

my dad has a iver johnson arms and cycle works 32 s&w short nickel plate owl head grips good condition serial number 22074….we have been trying to find out the value of it but have turned up nothing….can someone please tell me the value or a good website? thanks so much
helen

By: helen robertson

helen robertson — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:04:53 +0000

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By: Carl

Carl — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:25:35 +0000

The serial number is under the grip on the left side if the frame.

By: paramedic70002

paramedic70002 — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 06:51:25 +0000

I have one of those that I inherited from my Dad after he died. The story goes that it came from a relative who took it off a gangster in a Chicago courtroom while working for the Cook County Sheriff’s Dept back in the 50s. Part of the plastic grip is broken and missing. Years a go a smith tried to tune it up but it has a persistent problem with not firing reliably. Often several strikes are required to fire all rounds.