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Antique “FAVORITE No. 3” Spur Trigger Revolver Guns International #: 100916548 Seller's Inventory #: 22027 Category: Iver Johnson Revolvers - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: AncestryGunsLLC Company: Ancestry Guns LLC Member Since: 11/3/16 State: Missouri Zip: 65203 Country: United States Phone: (314) 707-7373 International Phone: 314-707-7373 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 1466 Total Number of Listings: 29962 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order Description: Antique “FAVORITE No. 3” Spur Trigger Revolver Iver Johnson “Suicide Special” from Late 1800s Here we present an antique Iver Johnson “FAVORITE No. 4” Spur Trigger Pocket Revolver, made circa 1880. These pocket-sized revolvers and many like them were made by various companies such that the price easily undercut better known and established companies like Colt. As a result, many of Colt’s similar lines were shut down for their inability to compete. During a time when many, if not most people carried a firearm, these affordable little revolves were small enough to conceal and carry, yet provide some level of protection or peace of mind, even when the town did not allow firearms within its limits. It was not until 1948 that the term “Suicide Special” was coined and proliferated by Duncan McConnel in his article for the NRA’s American Rifleman. 10 years later in 1958 Donald Blake Webster published his book about them, Suicide Specials. There were quite literally dozens of companies making these at the end of the 19th century, curiously being “trade named” all sorts of things, for example: Defender, Blue Jacket, Red Jacket, Electric, Smoker and many more! They are typically rimfire and have the spur trigger, much like their progenitor the S&W No. 1 Revolver. Though they do not have the name recognition of Colt’s, Smith & Wesson and Remington, they still represent a period in American history and present an opportunity for collectors with relatively minimal investment. The overall condition is very good. The original nickel finish is about 80%. The markings are legible. The grips are in good condition. The bore is sharp and clean. The action is good, with just an occasional binding of the cylinder. Here is another “Trade Name” revolver to add to your collection! Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 2-7/8 inches in length. Caliber: .22 rimfire short Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $550 #22027 SOLD Antique: Yes |