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Perhaps you should wait until you receive your revolver, inspect it carefully, and then post a few photos here on the RFC for further evaluation. I dont believe that the L prefix has any significance other than to denote a particular model, or model variation. My IJ Mdl 822 Champion single action revolver has a B prefix as is correct for this revolver. My later example, a Mdl 855, has an A prefix as is correct for the last three years of production. Top: Iver Johnson Mdl 855 (1956) Bottom: Harrington Richardson Mdl 999 Sportsman The serial number should be located on the bottom of your trigger guard as you reported.Īccording to Goforth, it should have a L prefix as I stated before. Would the prefix to the serial number be located somewhere else on the gun What does the L prefix designate 14900 - 13651 1249, what are the other approx.Īccording to Goforth in his book, Iver johnson manufactured about 100K SuperShot revolvers during its production as I stated before. Your serial number should have an L prefix and the number seems to place its date of manufacture as 1936 (L13651 - L14900) HTH. The Iver Johnson SuperShot revolver was modified in the mid-50s to include a smooth cylinder, and pear shaped barrel profile and became the Mdl.Īpproximately 100,000 Iver Johnson SuperShot revolvers were produced. What I could find, seems to indicate that it MAY have been made during the great depression period but I have not been able to narrow it down to closer than that. My research, so far, seems to indicate that it is a model 834. It is a 22 revolver, break top action, has adjustable finger rest on the front of grip, and is serial number 1417x. I might be able to help, but youd need to provide me with a serial number. There are a number of variations of Iver Johnson SuperShot revolvers and it would help your quest if you provided a more detailed description of your revolver, andor a good photo. Iver Johnson 38 S Serial Number Inside Of.