Is it safe to shoot old iver johnson champion shotgun

Is it safe to shoot old iver johnson champion shotgun serial number#

Since I can't see the gun to determine it condition I have to recommend that you do not attempt to shoot it.If you insist then take the gun to a good qualified gunsmith for a check out before attempting to shoot it. I would say based on your description, you paid a fair price. A prime condition example (rare) can bring as much as maybe $100 at auction while a rusty metal, rotten or broken wood and missing parts piece of junk fit only for parts salvage or as a whisky still stirring stick might bring as little as $10. the original finish was an oil finished stock, browned barrel and case hardened frame. it seem that most of the 410 were used quite a bit and very few are in excellent condition.

Is it safe to shoot old iver johnson champion shotgun serial number#

Value of these old guns depends on their condition, the amount of original finish remaining on the metal and wood as well as the mechanical condition. iver johnson single barrel champion shotguns with a single letter suffix to the serial number were manufactured between 19. I kinda feel like you gun was made in 1908-1909.

The top of the barrel reads: CHAMPION .1502 PAT PENDING. The side of the shotgun reads: IVER JOHNSON'S ARMS & CYCLE WORK FITCHBURG, MASS.U.S.A. In the first table the year is given as 1908-1909 and in the second it is given as 1885. It is worth it to me simply because I like the cool brass buttplate with the word 'Champion' written in scriptive lettering. Serial number 24316 is listed in each table. Shotguns are powerful, but they have certain limitations as to range, capacity, and practicality as a carry weapon. A single or double barrel shotgun of any gauge can be very intimidating. There are also two set of serial number-year made tables, one for the New Model Champion and the second for the Old Model Champion, the Champion Junior and the Ideal Model. Simple (break action) shotguns with exposed hammers (rather than a safety) are remarkably dependable. It says that if the word CHAMPION is above all other markings, the gun was made before 1925 and if the word is below all other markings, then the gun was made after 1925.

The reference I have is a bit confusing on on serial number-date made information.