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Iver Johnson ''Safety Automatic'' Tip-Up Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:50.00 USD
Iver Johnson ''Safety Automatic'' Tip-Up Revolver
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Iver Johnson ''Safety Automatic'' Tip-Up Double Action Revolver, #C42415 (under left grip), .38 CF cal., 3.25'' barrel, with integral blade front and barrel-latch groove rear sights, marked with maker's name and address on top rib; 5-shot fluted round cylinder with automatic cartridge ejection; frame with large front barrel hinge and integral gripstraps, marked on butt with two-line 1896-1904 patent dates, and ''42340'' on triggerguard bow; two-piece finely checkered hard rubber grips with ''IJ'' initials and the ''Owl's Head'' logo in a circular panel at top. Condition is very good. Metal surfaces show a smooth gunmetal gray-brown patina with traces of original blue, sharp edges and clear markings; left grip panel has a chip missing from bottom, but otherwise grips show just moderate wear. Barrel hinge and latch are strong; action functions well in both single- and double actions; bore is shiny with defined rifling. Est.: $100-$200. (C&R)