how to breakdown and load 38 caliber iver johnson pistol?
$250.00-$400.00 long barrel or short made in the1800s
Most gun shops. Your Iver J is in caliber 38 S&W, which is NOT .38 Special.
Iver Johnson started making firearms in 1870 as Johnson and Bye. I don't know exactly when they made their first 38 caliber gun, but at least as early as 1893, and they continued to manufacture .38 revolvers until they closed in 1978. A great source of information on Iver Johnson firearms is The book "Iver-Johnson Arms & Cycle Works Firearms 1871-1993" by W. Goforth
38 auto
$250.00-$400.00
Yes, ammunition is made for it.
Yes, 38 caliber ammo is available.
Most of the Iver Johnson .38s were in caliber .38 S&W, not .38 Special. The .38 S&W is shorter, slightly fatter, and less powerful. Check with large gun stores.
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Iver Johnson
Bill Goforth is the absolute authority on the Iver Johnson revolvers. He can be found on various gun forums such as antiqueguns.com . I rarely defer questions, but on H&R or Iver Johnson Bill has me beat hands down. sales@countrygunsmith.net