How specific do you want? You won't be able to find out who the previous owners were or what they used if for, unless maybe it is listed on some stolen property report. This model was manufactured from 1931 to 1957. There are a couple of guys who hang out at antiqueguns.net who have written (or are writing) books on IJ and may be able to give you an exact year of manufacture. Value will be $75 for a well-worn but serviceable gun and $175 for one that is like-new. Another 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".
Click on the link below- it has a photo of an Iver Johnson Supershot 22 revolver.
The .22 Supershot was made from 1929-49. In 100% condition it books at $150. Another 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 Iver Johnson supershot is valued at between 140-200 dollars for a example with between 60%-90% of its original finish remaining and a good bore.
The Iver Johnson .22 Supershot Sealed Eight with serial number 128731 was likely manufactured around the late 1950s to early 1960s. Iver Johnson produced these revolvers from 1953 to 1966, and the specific serial number can help narrow down the production year more precisely. For an exact year, consulting a detailed reference or database specific to Iver Johnson firearms would be necessary.
Yes, Iver Johnson did make a .22 cal. Supershot with a 9 round capacity. It did not have the recessed cartridge head of the "Sealed" Supershot. Top-break action with automatic ejection, 6" barrel. Coil-spring hammer drive (rebounding hammer) American walnut one-piece grip.
140-200 dollars depending on the overall condition of your pistol.
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The value of an Iver Johnson 22 Supershot 9 shot revolver SN9820 varies greatly depending on the condition of the gun. On average, in good condition, this gun sells for about $100 to about $200.
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There were 3 models of the Iver Johnson supershot revolvers.The first model was made from 1928-1941 and was marked 22 supershot on the left side of the barrel.The second model was made from 1932-1941 and was marked .22 Supershot Sealed Eight on the left side of the barrel,The third model was marked as the model 844 and had a unfluted cylinder.This was made from 1955-1957.
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The Iver Johnson .22cal supershot automatic model 90 witch you describe was made by Iver Johnson between the years 1932-1941.