
Originally Posted by
Aloha_Shooter
My aunt gave me my grandfather's old Iver Johnson .38 S&W top-break 5-shot pistol. Near as I can tell, I think it's an early second generation (2 patent dates on the heel of the pistol grip, 5 digit SN without alpha code, 2-prong rear sight), maybe 1906-1908 manufacture? Finish is severely worn but it was my grandfather's so better than if it were cherry.