Iver Johnson Top Break .22

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magmax

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I'm new here and checking to see if I know how to post pictures, plus there is a recent post about H&R Top Breaks.
I like vintage guns, but I have this unfortunate knack for finding pristine examples and then not wanting to shoot them because they are so nice.
There is pictured below [hopefully] a really nice nickel-plated Iver Johnson .22. I don't know how to date Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works revolvers, but I am guessing that it would be safe to shoot .22 long rifle ammo in this gun if I wanted. If I am wrong about that maybe some one can correct me.
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Anything short of hyper-velocity rounds should be perfect.

Very clean looking! Breaktops do have a charm that other revolvers lack. Thank you for posting the pic.
 
Yep. It locks up plently tight. I bought it many years ago. I wasn't looking for it, only bought it because of it's condition. It is like brand new.
Thanks for the comments, Guys.

David
 
magmax said:
I have this unfortunate knack for finding pristine examples and then not wanting to shoot them because they are so nice.
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As long as they're not actually used to beat an animal to death, or dropped, they can be shot at will with little sign of use.

More have been ruined by improper or too-often cleaning then shooting - especially nickle.

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Until 1929 there was just Standard Velociy ammo .Then Remington introduced the High Velocity loading . More recently the Hyper Velocity rounds were introduced. Stck to the Standard Velocity and do your gun a favor.I'm sure that your I-J was designed for that .Anyway it's esier on the gun.
 
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