Iver Johnson
Copy of Smith & Wesson, calibre .32 short.
It is what American calls a “Suicide special”.
The small pedal is used to open the weapon, for the ejection the star leaves initially slowly and Re-opera hat places from there curtly at the end of the total exit.
The small squared button is used to release the axis of the cylinder.
There is a striker floating and this one remains left as long as one maintenance the pressure on the trigger.
Single and double action.
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Iver Johnson Star vest pocket
Calibre 22rf
Pistol made by Iver Johnson - same man who founded the firearms manufacturing company which bears his name - between 1870 and 1890.
Just a few thousand believed made.
Few were marked like this one with name on top of the barrel. Most were unmarked.
Best regards,
Jack, Florida
Iver Johnson Arms & cycle works
