comparison of Iver Johnson shotgun

Bennett · October 30, 2013, 04:54 PM

I would like to know what level of quality you would place on
Iver Johnson compared to mossberg or remington, winchester

PetahW · October 30, 2013, 04:56 PM

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I would put IJ's quality on a par with Mossberg, but not as good as either Winchester or older Remingtons.

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Bennett · October 30, 2013, 05:14 PM

If you were buying a new IJ for $50 less that a new Mossberg
which one would you choose.
The IJ has a muzzle brake the Mossberg does not
for a lady would the muzzle brake make a lot of difference in recoil
in a HD situation ?

Virginian · October 30, 2013, 05:58 PM

A muzzle brake on a shotgun is purely a gimmick.

PetahW · October 31, 2013, 12:57 PM

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I was referring to vintage/US-made IJ's, and not the juncque the current IJ firm's importing from the mid-East.

The $50 more for a Mossberg, over the price of junk, is a no-brainer, and would repaid in a NY Minute, as soon as the junk fails (which is a given).

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Bennett · October 31, 2013, 03:18 PM

Thanks PetahW
you probably saved me from making a bad bargain

thallub · October 31, 2013, 03:34 PM

i used to collect old single barrel shotguns. The Iver Johnson Champion is a quality shotgun: IMO: Better than the vintage H&R guns. The Iver johnson was not on par with the Winchester model 37. The model 37 was the best single barrel shotgun: Discounting, of course, trap guns like Lefever.

WV_gunner · October 31, 2013, 04:09 PM

An Iver Johnson what exactly? They had a few models. If we're talking just a regular single shot, they are nice guns. I can't comment on anything else of theirs because I haven't handled any of them (except a Trailblazer). If its the usual .410, 20 gauge, or 12 gauge it's worth $60-$120 if its in good shape. Other gauges are worth slightly more. I'm a Harrington & Richardson fan myself, but I like the design of the Iver Johnson receivers.

October 30, 2013, 04:54 PM	#1
Bennett Member Join Date: August 29, 2009 Posts: 85	comparison of Iver Johnson shotgun I would like to know what level of quality you would place on Iver Johnson compared to mossberg or remington, winchester

October 30, 2013, 05:58 PM	#4
Virginian Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2012 Location: Williamsburg, Va. Posts: 1,528	A muzzle brake on a shotgun is purely a gimmick. __________________ What could have happened... did.

October 31, 2013, 03:18 PM	#6
Bennett Member Join Date: August 29, 2009 Posts: 85	shotguns Thanks PetahW you probably saved me from making a bad bargain

October 30, 2013, 04:56 PM	#2
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	. I would put IJ's quality on a par with Mossberg, but not as good as either Winchester or older Remingtons. .

October 30, 2013, 05:14 PM	#3
Bennett Member Join Date: August 29, 2009 Posts: 85	If you were buying a new IJ for $50 less that a new Mossberg which one would you choose. The IJ has a muzzle brake the Mossberg does not for a lady would the muzzle brake make a lot of difference in recoil in a HD situation ?

October 31, 2013, 12:57 PM	#5
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	. I was referring to vintage/US-made IJ's, and not the juncque the current IJ firm's importing from the mid-East. The $50 more for a Mossberg, over the price of junk, is a no-brainer, and would repaid in a NY Minute, as soon as the junk fails (which is a given). .

October 31, 2013, 03:34 PM	#7
thallub Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2007 Location: South Western OK Posts: 3,112	i used to collect old single barrel shotguns. The Iver Johnson Champion is a quality shotgun: IMO: Better than the vintage H&R guns. The Iver johnson was not on par with the Winchester model 37. The model 37 was the best single barrel shotgun: Discounting, of course, trap guns like Lefever.

October 31, 2013, 04:09 PM	#8
WV_gunner Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2011 Location: WV Posts: 938	An Iver Johnson what exactly? They had a few models. If we're talking just a regular single shot, they are nice guns. I can't comment on anything else of theirs because I haven't handled any of them (except a Trailblazer). If its the usual .410, 20 gauge, or 12 gauge it's worth $60-$120 if its in good shape. Other gauges are worth slightly more. I'm a Harrington & Richardson fan myself, but I like the design of the Iver Johnson receivers.