Mikie J
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I have an Iver Johnson Top-Break .38. It's been in my family for generations. I think it's a .38. It has a 4 digit serial number. The S/N is Q8727 under the handle. The trigger guard shows 8727. Along the top of the barrel it's stamped "Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works Fitchburg Mass USA" The butt of the handle has "PAT. JUNE 16, 96 AUG 25,96 PAT'S PENDING"
Originally I thought it was a .32 caliber, but I've seen a nearly exact match in another post. So I'm thinking it may be a .38 black powder only. It's fully functional however I don't want to use any modern ammo in the weapon. I know this weapon's never been shot in my lifetime while it was kept in my father's dresser. However it seems to operate perfectly. I'm trying to date it and all the info i find states 5 digit serial numbers. This only has 4.
Any Info would be appreciated!! Thanks in advance!! Photos are below.
Originally I thought it was a .32 caliber, but I've seen a nearly exact match in another post. So I'm thinking it may be a .38 black powder only. It's fully functional however I don't want to use any modern ammo in the weapon. I know this weapon's never been shot in my lifetime while it was kept in my father's dresser. However it seems to operate perfectly. I'm trying to date it and all the info i find states 5 digit serial numbers. This only has 4.
Any Info would be appreciated!! Thanks in advance!! Photos are below.