Iver Johnson 16 gage

K. Foster · August 21, 2000, 03:03 PM

Can anyone give me some information as to when this shotgun was made?
Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle works
Model: Champion 16 gage single shot.
PATD Apr. 2'01 Apr 15 '02

ithas no serial no.
Thanks in advance

Gunslinger · August 21, 2000, 04:13 PM

Since Iver Johnson did not place serial numbers on many of their single barrel untilitarian shotguns there is no real way of establishing a date of manufacture. With the "Champion" markings I can tell you it was produced some where between 1909 and 1956. Not much help I know.

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Gunslinger

I was promised a Shortycicle and I want a Shortycicle!

K. Foster · August 22, 2000, 08:57 AM

Gunslinger
Thanks for the quick reply. That gun has been in my family, a long time.

August 21, 2000, 03:03 PM	#1
K. Foster Junior Member Join Date: August 19, 2000 Location: Mo. Posts: 10	Can anyone give me some information as to when this shotgun was made? Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle works Model: Champion 16 gage single shot. PATD Apr. 2'01 Apr 15 '02 ithas no serial no. Thanks in advance

August 21, 2000, 04:13 PM	#2
Gunslinger Junior member Join Date: January 5, 1999 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 2,105	Since Iver Johnson did not place serial numbers on many of their single barrel untilitarian shotguns there is no real way of establishing a date of manufacture. With the "Champion" markings I can tell you it was produced some where between 1909 and 1956. Not much help I know. ------------------ Gunslinger I was promised a Shortycicle and I want a Shortycicle!

August 22, 2000, 08:57 AM	#3
K. Foster Junior Member Join Date: August 19, 2000 Location: Mo. Posts: 10	Gunslinger Thanks for the quick reply. That gun has been in my family, a long time.