To determine the age of an Iver Johnson .32 top break revolver with the serial number L14549, you would typically need to refer to the manufacturer's production records or a reputable firearms reference guide. Iver Johnson produced firearms from the late 19th century until the 20th century, and serial numbers can help pinpoint the manufacturing date. Without specific reference data, it’s challenging to provide an exact age, but revolvers from this era are often over 100 years old.
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".
age Iver Johnson shotgun serial # 33743
see text: Iver Johnson Arms and Cycle works 1871 - 1978
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".
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The Iver Johnson Trailsman model 66 large frame revolver was made from 1958-1978.
Luckily, Iver Johnson made mostly 8-shot revolvers. The 'Supershot 9' was made from 1929 - 1949, so figuring yours at the early range of that is reasonable. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Probably 1888, if it is a top-break. Worth $75 to $250, depending on condition.
To determine the age of a 410 Iver Johnson shotgun with serial number 22421, you would typically refer to the manufacturer's production records or a detailed serial number reference guide. Iver Johnson firearms were produced from the late 19th century into the mid-20th century, so the age can vary significantly based on the specific model and production year. For an accurate assessment, it's best to consult a firearms expert or a collector's guide specific to Iver Johnson shotguns.
I've had an Iver Johnson Model 844 (the gun says Patent Pending right beside the model #) since about 1966 and it looked old when I got it (but was in good condition. My Dad (at that time) said he had one just like it when he was a boy and he was born in 1915.
You specifically have the Iver Johnson TP-25 pistol. These were produced on US-made frames from the Iver Johnson location in Jacksonville, AR with internal parts produced by Erma-Werke in Germany. Your gun was produced in the late 1980's.