The Iver Johnson Champion 16 gauge shotgun, specifically the model UCUX, was produced between 1936 and 1946. To determine the exact year it was made, you would need to reference the serial number, as Iver Johnson used specific serial number ranges for different production years. If you have that serial number, you can look it up in a reference guide or database for more precise information.
I'm not sure if it's a champion but I do own an Iver Johnson 24 gauge shotgun...single break action...I beleive they were made between 1909 to 1913... my grand father first gun at 14 yrs old...
The Iver Johnson 12 gauge Champion shotgun with serial number 70369 was likely manufactured around 1922. Iver Johnson's Champion models were produced primarily from the early 1900s until the late 1930s, and specific serial number ranges can help narrow down the production date. For the most accurate dating, consulting a detailed Iver Johnson serial number reference guide would be beneficial.
Iver Johnson Arms and Cycle Works made a champion model shotgun.
There were 3 different models of the champion shotgun in 16 gauge that were produced.The Iver Johnson champion top snap model was made from 1905-1908.The champion model 36 was made from 1909-1922.The champion single barrel was made from 1923-1978.If your shotgun has a serial number and a prefix letter before the serial number,we should be able to identify the year of production.Please include this in your description to help better identify the year of production.
Sorry this isn't an answer to your question, but I have a similar gun (Excel # 27140XH) and I'm looking for the year it was made. Can you help me?
I am pretty sure the Wards Westernfield Model 53 was made by Iver Johnson. Externally the Model 53 and Iver Johnson Hercules look identical. I believe the Iver Johnson Hercules was made from 1918 to 1936.
Hercules was made by Iver Johnson from 1918-1943, Hercules name dropped in late 30's!
These guns, with two alpha digits at the end, indicate it was made between 1929 and 1939. Because it is an "XH," my guess is the late 30s.
The Iver Johnson Hercules grade hammerless shotgun in 410 gauge was made from 1924-1935 by Iver Johnson.With the serial number that you possess I would assume that it was made early on during production.
If you've ID'd it as an Iver Johnson product, I'd guess it is a Champion model which was made from 1909 to 1956. I think Sears may have dropped the Eastern Arms name sometime earlier than that, probably in the 1930's.
single barrel was probably an Iver Johnson. There were double barrel models made probably by Iver Johnson and possibly Stevens. They were made under contract after WWI for Sharpliegh Hardware in St Louis. This was common practice as Iver Johnson would put your Company name or logo or P/N on anything they made . Iver Johnson originally made bicycles and merged into firearms. Their Champion guns were sold with as many as 20+ different names on them. I have 6 different guns and they all resemble each other very much. Am looking for an extractor for a 12 gague single Champion.
If you are refering to the Iver Johnson model excel shotgun,which was made from 1910-1935;then these shotguns were chambered in 2 3/4 inch shells.