I read that the owlhead Iver Johnson 38 was popular around 1940 and was a gift from a grocery store if you paid your bill with cash. I bought one at pawn shop for one forty. "execellent condition"PS use black powder ammo.
see text: Iver Johnson Arms and Cycle works 1871 - 1978
50-100 USD
A publication entitled Iver-Johnson Arms & Cycle Works Firearms 1871-1993 has a list of most serial #'s with dates of production, published by Gun Show Books Publishing.
Look under Iver Johnson Arms and Cycle Company. Their hammerless revolver was sold under several trade names, including US Revolver Co. You can probably find one for sale on one of the online auction sites.
the serial number is under the grips
The company was called Iver Johnson's Arms and Cycle Works from 1891 to 1883. They made top break .32 S&W and .32 Specials from 1892 on. A great source of information on this firearm (and most other Iver Johnson Firearms) is the book by W.E. Goforth titled, "Iver-Johnson Arms & Cycle Works Firearms 1871-1993".
The company was called Iver Johnson's Arms and Cycle Works from 1891 to 1883. They made top break .32 S&W and .32 Specials from 1892 on. A great source of information on this firearm (and most other Iver Johnson firearms) is the book by W.E. Goforth titled, "Iver-Johnson Arms & Cycle Works Firearms 1871-1993".
The value of a IV FR Johnsons arms 32 caliber Fitchburg mass revolver is actually dependent upon a number of factors. Most important of these factors would be the condition of the revolver.
If it's in very good condition, maybe about $125 or so. I have one and it is very accurate.
Not much of a collector's market for these. Rarely go over 125.
On the right lower forward section of the frame under the barrel pivot bolt.
The maker of your revolver was Iver Johnson Arms and Cycle Works.This 5 or 7 shot revolver was called the Birds Head grip model,and was made from 1873-1888.IT was chambered in .22cal(small frame)32cal(medium frame)and 38,or 41cal(large frame).Yours will have either a 2 1/2in barrel(small frame) or 2 7/16in barrel(large frame).I must include that barrel length,s of 10in.have been encountered with this model.