The Iver Johnson Sealed 8, with serial number 5517, was manufactured in 1911. Iver Johnson & Company produced this model from 1909 to 1917, and the serial numbers help to date the firearms produced during that period.
The Iver-Johnson Target Sealed 8 with serial number M20064 was likely manufactured in the early 1970s. Iver-Johnson produced the Sealed 8 series primarily between 1970 and 1976, and the specific serial number can help narrow down the production year within that range. For precise dating, consulting specific Iver-Johnson production records or databases would be necessary.
1932-1947
They were made from 1931 to 1957, but I don't have any knowledge beyond that.
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.
If your Iver Johnson sealed eight revolver has one piece wooden grips,then it was made from 1932-1941 this was the first model which also had a 6in.or 10in.barrel.The second model had a oversized wooden or plastic grips and a 4 1/2in or 6in.barrel.These were made from 1947-1952.If it has a 2 1/2in barrel this was the snub model which was made from 1952-1954.
I just paid $45 for one in around 75% condition, with a good leather holster from the same era. I have seen them go at auctions from $40 - $75. Check Iver Johnson's Arms and cycle Works, only located in Fitchburg, MA. USA from 1891 to 1933? Catalog published called Iver Johson's Firearms 1871-1993 costs around $40.00 with values, photos, etc. The first sealed 8 revolver 22 cal, was in late 1800's single safety auto external hammer. 2nd/3rd models 1896-19-1941 with double post latch system. These types of guns killed W. McKinley and Robert Kennedy.
GOOD=$225-$275 FINE=$275-$325 EX=$325-$375 Your serial number puts the gun made in the '30.
I can say that the Iver johnson target model small frame(,22cal)was made from 1925-1928.The iver johnson target large frame(.22cal)was made from 1921-1941.
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They do not make a nine shot pistol made by Iver Johnson. These pistols were available in the 1940s.
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.
Mine was made in 1928 when was your made?