While remodeling my grandparents house I found my great grandfather's Iver Johnson hammer-less 38 SW buried in the insulation in the attic. I saw this gun as a youngster over 50 years ago. I was told it belonged to my great grandfather. Surprisingly it is in pretty good condition. No shooting plans. Just want to clean it up and keep it for posterity. Any help in identifying this pistol would be appreciated.
Markings and characteristics are as follows:
*Top of barrel rib "Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works - Fitchburg, Mass, USA"
*Bottom of trigger guard "341XX"
*Under left side grip "J 341XX"
*Bottom of butt "Pat Pend May 10, 1887, Mar 13, 1888" (These dates were hard to read and may not be accurate)
*Top Break
*5 shot
*Main Spring is curved leaf
*Owl is looking to the barrel
*Cylinder is free wheeling at rest
*Blued
Thanks...
Markings and characteristics are as follows:
*Top of barrel rib "Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works - Fitchburg, Mass, USA"
*Bottom of trigger guard "341XX"
*Under left side grip "J 341XX"
*Bottom of butt "Pat Pend May 10, 1887, Mar 13, 1888" (These dates were hard to read and may not be accurate)
*Top Break
*5 shot
*Main Spring is curved leaf
*Owl is looking to the barrel
*Cylinder is free wheeling at rest
*Blued
Thanks...