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Iver Johnson was an American firearms, bicycle, and motorcycle manufacturer from 1871 to 1993. The company shared the same name as its founder, Norwegian-born Iver Johnson (1841–1895). The name was resold, and Iver Johnson Arms opened in 2006, but since it does not manufacture parts or provide information relating to the pre-1993 company, it ...
- 1871; 152 years ago
- Jacksonville, Arkansas, U.S.
- Iver Johnson and Martin Bye
- Manufacturing
Jul 22, 2017 · Reviews. Gun Review: Iver Johnson Safety Automatic Revolver in 32 S&W. 07/22/2017 12:30 PM | by Terril James Herbert. Iver Johnson Automatic Safety revolver with smokeless .32...
Mar 19, 2010 · Iver Johnson surely made “Secret Service Special” revolvers for the Chicago firm of Fred Biffar—but so did Meriden Firearms Co.; I.J. made many variations of so-marked “Bull Dog ...
Jul 26, 2017 · This year, the company has added a stainless steel version of this potent pistol which caught my eye at the 2017 SHOT Show in Las Vegas.
Jan 18, 2024 · With their history dating back to the late 19th century, Iver Johnson shotguns are a symbol of craftsmanship that has stood the test of time. This article delves deep into the history, unique features, significance in the firearm industry, and maintenance of these iconic guns.
Nov 25, 2020 · Iver Johnson .32s. From top to bottom: Model 1 (1894,) Model 1 First Model 2nd change (1896) and a Model 3 (1909) All three of these guns hold five rounds of .32 S&W, and the Model 1s both include a ‘Safety Trigger,’ an innovation later used on Glock pistols many decades later. The .32 S&W cartridge is not very powerful, but it’s a step ...
Jan 20, 2023 · The story of Iver Johnson's Arms and Cycle Works begins with the man whose name the company bore. The year was 1841, the place was Norfjord, Norway. At the age of 16 Johnson began an apprenticeship with a gunsmith in Bergen, Norway and at 21 he opened his own gun shop in the town of Christianna. In 1862 the United States was deep in a Civil War ...
