

- IVER JOHNSON BICYCLE SERIAL NUMBER CHART SERIAL NUMBERS
- IVER JOHNSON BICYCLE SERIAL NUMBER CHART CODE
My serial number A 1139 can only come from 1900 unless Iver Johnson made more than 50,000 such models in 1897 - such that the Serial Number Chart Goforth references is inaccurate. While my serial number falls in that range, the barrel proof marks make it impossible to be a 1896. Goforths summary chart lists 1896s as having A 00001 to A 50000. Verified ProShooter and 87 other Firearms Specialists are ready to help you Ask your own question now Customer reply replied 7 years ago No. I hope that this helps Jim ProShooter, Firearms Instructor Category: Firearms Satisfied Customers: 5,260 Experience: Certified Firearms Instructor and Glock Certified Armorer.
IVER JOHNSON BICYCLE SERIAL NUMBER CHART CODE
In considering the fact that the A serial number code was first used in 1897, and that matches your proof mark time period., along with the fact that the last barrel date is August 1896, I feel confident that your date of manufacture is 1897. Its not surprising that your reference lists the date as an estimate.
IVER JOHNSON BICYCLE SERIAL NUMBER CHART SERIAL NUMBERS
Ivor Johnson serial numbers have always been a bit difficult to figure out. The combination of a letter code and serial number was first used in 1897. Verified Good morning, As you know, the second model was first issued in 1896.

Show More Show Less Ask Your Own Firearms Question Share this conversation Answered in 42 minutes by: 11202012 Firearms Expert: ProShooter, Firearms Instructor replied 7 years ago ProShooter, Firearms Instructor Category: Firearms Satisfied Customers: 5,260 Experience: Certified Firearms Instructor and Glock Certified Armorer. Please give actual manufacture date and explain how you reach your conclusion. How can this discrepancy be explained Were there more than 50,000 models made in 1897 such that Gorforths Summary Number Charts are wrong The page 62 Summary Charts for the year 1897 has footnoted as Estimate. shows proof marks come from 1897-1898 model, but Serial Number Charts (pages 53 and 62) show this as a 1900 model. Iver Johnson S List Serial Number On LeftĪPR.686.FEB.PENDING The serial number on left grip is A 1139. Need accurate manufacture date of Iver Johnson, Second Model, small frame, Saftey Automatic, hammer version.32 caliber revolver. Will you accept the photographs via email If so, let me know this system allows me to attach them, or do I need to use a separate email address Again, the Serial Chart Goforth references for 1897 has serials numbers from A 50001 to A 100000.īy continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them.īy chatting and providing personal info, you understand and agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.Īsk an Expert General Questions Firearm Questions This answer was rated: Need accurate manufacture date of Iver Johnson, Second Model, small frame, Saftey Automatic, hammer. This information is initially presented with all models in alphabetical order and numerical order (directly below) followed by each year and the models for that year. Please realize this information is as provided by Iver Johnsons Arms.Īn example would be several models they intended on offering but never actually manufactured or sold.Īdditionally, not all information in their various materials was always accurate, the barrel length of the Enforcer models are a prime example. The information below has been compiled from the brochures, fliers, price lists, magazine advertisements, and other sources.

