Iver Johnson 12 gauge single shot ?'s

Avid Concealer · May 18, 2005, 06:09 PM

I was cleaning out my Grandma's old storage shed yesterday and happend to stumble an old shotgun that she wasn't even aware that she had. It's a single shot 12 gauge and the lettering on it is rather difficult to read but it says that it's an Iver Johnson Champion. I've never heard of the gun before or the brand. I made the comment to one of my friends that it looked like something from 1920 and I did a littloe research on the net to find one that looks basically just like mine but it's a 16 gauge and it was manufactured in 1919. It's definately not in the best condition seeing that the firing pin doesnt retract because the spring is broken. I suppose I could get it repaired. I don't know if it's worth it. Anyway, can someone tell me about this gun? I also have the patent numbers from it: PATD APR'01 and APR.15'02 if that helps. Does anyone know what I can do as far as finding a replacement part for the pin. Any information about this gun will be appreciated. Thanks in advance guys....aC

here is a picture of a similar gun...don't have my cam in town right now:

Harley Nolden · May 19, 2005, 02:36 AM

Sent by separate email

HJN

RUT · May 19, 2005, 06:07 AM

It was made by Iver Johnson in Fitchburg, Ma., which was the neighboring town to me when growing up in the 50's. In fact, my first shotgun was just like this, in 16 ga. I paid $15.00 for it, and wish I still had it as a momento!

===RUT===

Avid Concealer · May 19, 2005, 04:23 PM

Harley! Incredible! Thanks so much for the email!

~aC

sparkysteve · January 22, 2006, 02:25 PM

I have the same gun. My Grandpa bought it after Korea to shoot rabbits on the farm. He gave it to my dad who gave it to me. I put some new parts in it from http://www.e-gunparts.comand it shoots great. Pretty fun to shoot.

May 18, 2005, 06:09 PM	#1
Avid Concealer Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2005 Posts: 166	Iver Johnson 12 gauge single shot ?'s I was cleaning out my Grandma's old storage shed yesterday and happend to stumble an old shotgun that she wasn't even aware that she had. It's a single shot 12 gauge and the lettering on it is rather difficult to read but it says that it's an Iver Johnson Champion. I've never heard of the gun before or the brand. I made the comment to one of my friends that it looked like something from 1920 and I did a littloe research on the net to find one that looks basically just like mine but it's a 16 gauge and it was manufactured in 1919. It's definately not in the best condition seeing that the firing pin doesnt retract because the spring is broken. I suppose I could get it repaired. I don't know if it's worth it. Anyway, can someone tell me about this gun? I also have the patent numbers from it: PATD APR'01 and APR.15'02 if that helps. Does anyone know what I can do as far as finding a replacement part for the pin. Any information about this gun will be appreciated. Thanks in advance guys....aC here is a picture of a similar gun...don't have my cam in town right now: __________________ "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." ~Thomas Jefferson~

May 19, 2005, 04:23 PM	#4
Avid Concealer Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2005 Posts: 166	Thanks!! Harley! Incredible! Thanks so much for the email! ~aC __________________ "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." ~Thomas Jefferson~

January 22, 2006, 02:25 PM	#5
sparkysteve Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2005 Location: Byron Center, Michigan Posts: 418	Iver Johnson I have the same gun. My Grandpa bought it after Korea to shoot rabbits on the farm. He gave it to my dad who gave it to me. I put some new parts in it from http://www.e-gunparts.comand it shoots great. Pretty fun to shoot. __________________ I have ADHD........Attention, Defficit, Hey there goes a squirrel! Dont tread on me.

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May 19, 2005, 02:36 AM	#2
Harley Nolden Staff In Memoriam Join Date: January 8, 1999 Location: Brunswick,GA USA Posts: 1,884	Sent by separate email HJN

May 19, 2005, 06:07 AM	#3
RUT Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2004 Location: NH, USA Posts: 812	It was made by Iver Johnson in Fitchburg, Ma., which was the neighboring town to me when growing up in the 50's. In fact, my first shotgun was just like this, in 16 ga. I paid $15.00 for it, and wish I still had it as a momento! ===RUT===