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Can anyone help me get at least an approximate date for a couple of Iver Johnson top-breaks that showed up at my house?
Both are .32 S&W double-action revolvers.
The first is a 1st model with a nickel finish and a 3" barrel. The serial number is 19102. It is in poor condition and will only be displayed.
The second one is a 3rd model with a blued finish and a 4" barrel. The serial number is A36424. It is in amazing condition. A coworker recently had a family member that "just wanted it gone. Period." No one else in the family wanted it and he thought of me. Once I wiped the dust out of the barrel and saw the mirror finish, I disassembled it and cleaned off the old grease. The color case hardening on many of the internal parts as well as the trigger and hammer just jumped out. It was probably fired at some time, but you'd never know it. It is absolutely pristine inside. The finish shows pocket or holster wear, but it is absolutely tight otherwise. I probably won't shoot it much, but I did buy an antique Ideal combination tool so I can at least load up some ammo and give it a go (now just to find some brass...).
If someone has access to any serial number records, I'd appreciate knowing when these two guns were put together.
Thanks!
CC Griff