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gyvel · May 23, 2010, 09:29 AM

Goforth's book "Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works Handguns 1871-1978" states that the "Secret Service" revolvers were made by Iver Johnson in two distinct variations, one with and one without the safety device, and, in addition, they were also made by Meriden and Harrington & Richardson.

The illustration in his book shows the front sight to be of identical shape to the one on your gun. My guess is that you have a Meriden made gun.

May 23, 2010, 09:29 AM	#6
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,172	Goforth's book "Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works Handguns 1871-1978" states that the "Secret Service" revolvers were made by Iver Johnson in two distinct variations, one with and one without the safety device, and, in addition, they were also made by Meriden and Harrington & Richardson. The illustration in his book shows the front sight to be of identical shape to the one on your gun. My guess is that you have a Meriden made gun.