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    What did I get?

    So, I’ve gotten an inheritance of a sort – five weapons I don’t really know much about: what they are, if they’re any good, how much they’re worth, etc. Particularly, the old DOA “Iver Johnson” (that’s what I could decipher from the fine print on the barrel) is a puzzle to me - I can’t even guess the caliber. Any help would be much appreciated. Do forgive my ignorance; and for those who can spare a moment and share their expertise - thanks, in advance.

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    Quote Originally Posted by trueblue View Post
    So, I’ve gotten an inheritance of a sort – five weapons I don’t really know much about: what they are, if they’re any good, how much they’re worth, etc. Particularly, the old DOA “Iver Johnson” (that’s what I could decipher from the fine print on the barrel) is a puzzle to me - I can’t even guess the caliber. Any help would be much appreciated. Do forgive my ignorance; and for those who can spare a moment and share their expertise - thanks, in advance.

    Anyone interested?

    More photos on the FLICKR at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/107980833@N04/sets/
    That colt "hammerless" is in fantastic condition. Nice little shooters. Absolutely solid. Could be worth something.

    The Schofield if it's original might not only be very valuable but is as cool a collectible cowboy gun as you can find. Even if it's not original, the repros are a pretty penny and every bit as cool.

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    Thanks for quick reply. I fixed the FLICKR link, so do have a look-see at the rest of them, as with my limited exposure I am lost here. Many thanks for your time.

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    This looks like a .38 Special Iver Johnson to me. These pistols are pretty crap from what I've seen.


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    Quote Originally Posted by FunkyPertwee View Post
    This looks like a .38 Special Iver Johnson to me. These pistols are pretty crap from what I've seen.


    Maybe, but I think the break action is really cool. It would be neat to have just because it is different than what you can get now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by FunkyPertwee View Post
    This looks like a .38 Special Iver Johnson to me. These pistols are pretty crap from what I've seen.


    I've got a .32 short (US) and a .32 long (IJ)... They were intended to be pocket revolvers for the masses. They really don't have much collector's value although they are neat little revolvers. Basically, the Bryco/HiPoint of 100 years ago. They were not meant for target shooting and your groups will prove that LOL...

    Since I have two anyway, I wouldn't mind having the .38 also...

    Edit to add... for some reason evenn the nickle and chromed finishes, you almost never see one with a perfect finish. I don't know if it poor surface prep or what....
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    Quote Originally Posted by FunkyPertwee View Post
    This looks like a .38 Special Iver Johnson to me. These pistols are pretty crap from what I've seen.



    those would only be chambered in .38 S&W, or .32 s&w/s&w long.

    shocking as it sounds I have about 20 of them in various makes and calibers. One of them is accurate, one of them functions well, the rest do neither.

    that gun is also not a DAO, I would guess that it just doesn't lock the hammer when you cock it.

    Although I do have a 6" barreled H&R top break that is a champ.



    that one is a Llama, a spanish made 1911 copy, looks to be in .380 and should be a really decent gun.
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