![]() With proper information i can date 99% of all iver johnson revolvers. if it is chambered for 5 cartridges then it is 32 S&W not 32 S&W Long. you may be correct that your safety automatic revolver (top break) is a black powder model but if you other revolver is chambered for 6 32 cartridges it was designed for smokeless loads. The large frame safety automatic revolver introduced in 1894 was originally offered in 38 S&W but only the first (1894-1896) and the second model (1896-1908) were disigned for black powder cartridge pressures. There are three ways to tell what type of IJ you have. 32’s (primarily the First Models) were designed to use cartridges made with black powder, an antiquated ammunition propellant that hung around until the widespread adoption of smokeless powder during the first few years of the 20th Century. 38 Special) is perfectly safe to fire in this if the gun’s locking mechanism is tight and. Around 1900 Iver Johnson redesigned their revolvers to be safe to shoot with Smokeless powder. Additionally, it’s important to note that some Iver Johnson break-top. Of this style of top break, the Iver Johnson’s are near the top on quality, being close to on par with Smith and Wesson. any iver johnson revolver (top break or solid frame chambered for 5 32 caliber cartridges are chambered for the 32 S&W, only the large frame that are chambered for 6 32 caliber cartridges are chambered for the 32 S&W Long. Many people are scared of these revolvers but I have experience with many of these and shoot them a lot. 38 centerfire ammunition were also produced. 32 rimfire cartridges, although double-action revolvers chambered for. It has a hammer lock that has 'PAT-May 22-1917. There is a screw that secures the front of the trigger guard. The top of the barrel reads 'For 32 Smith & Wesson CTGS'. ![]() What I believe I have is a Iver Johnson made Secret Service Special. the solid frame Model 1900 offered the 32 S&W(5 shot) from the beginning in 1900 but the 32 S&W Long (6 shot) was not chambered in the large frame model until about 1921. Most were small caliber single-action arms which utilized either. Could use help with the manufacture date. the 32 S&W Long (6 shot) was not chanbered in iver johnson top break safety automatic revolvers until 1909 (third model). Before you start looking for ammo you need to learn more about your revolvers.
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