This shotgun has some handling wear and its age shows but it remains mechanically sound. Although the 32 gauge shell operated well enough, they failed to meet any major niches in the market and were eventually overshadowed by. This particular shotgun was chambered for the now obsolete 32 gauge shells. The shotgun was manufactured sometime between 1909-1922 when the Champion was renamed the “Champion Single Barrel” in 1923. Our Assessment: This Iver Johnson Topper is a 32 gauge single-shot top-break shotgun. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. The barrel locks with no play on the receiver. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, the shotgun is in Good condition. The screwheads are coated in oxidation and have light tool-marks but they remain serviceable. The marking on the receiver is a bit faded but all the markings remain clear. Notably, there is a patch of white paint on the bottom of the barrel, just ahead of the forend. There are some light-moderate handling marks, nicks and scuffs on the gun’s metal surfaces. The shotgun is coated in mild-moderate patches of surface oxidation and it has taken a patina color. Overall Condition: The shotgun has no remaining metal finish. Overall, the stocks are in Good condition.īore Condition: The bore is grey with scattered patches of pitting. The buttplate has some light handling marks. The LOP is approximately 14” from the trigger to the rear end of the butt-plate. Notably, the top right portion of the forend has moderate wear, there is a ding on the left side of the forend, there is a light crack at the rear end of the top-tang and there is a patch of black colored fouling on the left side of the toe. The stocks have some light-moderate handling marks, compressions, scuffs and nicks. Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The stocks are two piece smooth wood featuring a detachable forend, semi-pistol grip, straight comb and black hard rubber butt-plate. The top of the chamber is serrated to reduce glare. Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a brass bead fixed to the muzzle. The butt-plate is marked with an owl’s head under “IVER JOHNSON”. The bottom tang is marked with the serial number “23785”. The left side of the receiver is marked “IVER JOHNSON’S / ARMS AND CYCLE WORKS / FITCHBURG, MASS. Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “32 GAUGE BARREL AND LUG FORGED IN ONE / -PAT’D, JUNE 15, 15, PAT’S, PENDING-”. Year of Manufacture: Circa 1909-1922, C&RĪction Type: Single-Shot Top-Break Shotgun with Extractor Arrow_back Back More Sold "Other" Post-1900 American Arms
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