1896 model 1 iver johnson 32 s&w cartridge

1896 MODEL 1 IVER JOHNSON 32 S&W CARTRIDGE FREE

Since these pistols were designed for self defense, few of the 22s were sold. In 1894 they introduced the 'Safety Automatic Revolver' in three sizes: a small frame for a 7 shot 22 rimfire, a medium frame for a five shot 32 S&W (short) and a large frame 5 shot for the 38 S&W cartridge. Iver Johnson produced the model 1888 and Swift revolvers, both in 38 S&Wcaliber with a cylinder latch different from the standard top break. The ravages of black powder residue and corrosive primers are all too visible. They were using arms and were rode hard and put away wet. Most Iver Johnsons are in far from prime condition. It was very advanced for its day but few were made. The cylinder was pivoted at the front, and it could be pushed down on the pivot for ejection. In 1879 Iver Johnson produced a double action revolver with a swing out cylinder in 38 S&W caliber.

Another line was bulldog type solid frame double action revolvers made in 22, 32 38 rimfire and 44 Webley and 44 Bulldog center fire. None bore the name Iver Johnson, in calibers 22, 32w, 38 and 41 rimfire. Then came a line of spur trigger revolvers. Small single shot 22 caliber derringver type pistols such as the Eclipse were also produced. The first product of the company was a 30 caliber single shot percussion pistol, the Hero.

Iver Johnson died of tuberculosis in 1895 and his sons ran the company thereafter. The company was later renamed Iver Johnson and Company, and then Iver Johnson Arms and Cycle Works. In 1871 a Norwegian immigrant, named Iver Johnson, along with another former employee of the Allen & Wheelock Company, Martin Bye, formed Johnson and Bye, Gunsmiths.

1896 MODEL 1 IVER JOHNSON 32 S&W CARTRIDGE FREE

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1896 model 1 iver johnson 32 s&w cartridge