All About Pocket Knives

Once upon a time I had an Iver Johnson .32 caliber top break revolver. IIRC it was what was known as the “third model”. I parted ways with it at least 10 years ago. Sorry, I don’t have a picture of it but here’s one from the web (the one I had was blued).

Ken

Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Mon Dec 07, 2020 3:51 pm Once upon a time I had an Iver Johnson .32 caliber top break revolver. IIRC it was what was known as the “third model”. I parted ways with it at least 10 years ago. Sorry, I don’t have a picture.

Ken

Yep.... The Iver Johnsons looked an aweful lot like the S&Ws.....
I would imagine that some of the gunsmiths from S&W went over to IJ and helped them design their pistols for a little higher pay OR a good hand greasing...... LOL.

A childhood buddy's grandfather had a pair of Smith & Wessons like that, but they had a grip safety. Neat handguns...

desmobob wrote: ↑Mon Dec 07, 2020 5:38 pm A childhood buddy's grandfather had a pair of Smith & Wessons like that, but they had a grip safety. Neat handguns...

Yep, they called those "lemon squeezers"....LOL

Those are some mighty fine top breaks! And Mike and Byrd, I’m with y’all. I love guns in pieces. I don’t know why but I really enjoy taking them down and putting them back together. I’d love to find some parts bags like y’all have run upon!

Here is one I may have posted before: Treefarmer

When I was young and buying my first handgun (S&W Model 66-2 4") the dealer had an old, long-barreled top-break .22LR revolver that was in excellent condition in the display case. I was interested, but couldn't resist the allure of that powerful, new, modern, Model 66. I wish I could travel back and check out that revolver...

Nice old timer you posted TF! Just something about old revolvers.

I almost forgot that the S&W Perfected was a top break....
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Here is mine...
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S&W were 1st to patent the top break revolver.
Treefarmer

treefarmer wrote: ↑Mon Dec 07, 2020 10:09 pm S&W were 1st to patent the top break revolver.
Treefarmer

Yep, most of my top breaks are Smiths....

Thats s sweetheart TF.Does she fire?

TF and Mike, those are way cool!

garddogg56 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:59 am Thats s sweetheart TF.Does she fire?

I have not tried to fire this one. She is very tight and the 5 rounds of 32 S&W are what came with little revolver. If I had some ammo loaded as the original I would give it a try. I would venture this thing might have been loaded with black powder originally.
Treefarmer

I think I've posted this one before but it certainly belongs here. A S & W safety Hammerless chambered for 32 SW. I have a box of 32 SW but haven't worked up the nerve to try it. Seen enough of hospitals this year.

Just noticed it looks like all three 32 S & W's posted have the same grip panels.

Bring that .32 up to Maine Steve I'll fire her for ya Good looking pistol.

These have been in the family for a long time.

Jacknifeben wrote: ↑Mon Dec 14, 2020 2:21 pm These have been in the family for a long time.

Very cool old pistols.
Would the lower two be considered parlor pistols?

Very nice old pistoles.
Jacknifeben, WOW!

Super cool...especially as "family guns"!!!

Jacknifeben wrote: ↑Mon Dec 14, 2020 2:21 pm These have been in the family for a long time.

Sah-weeeet!!!

steve99f wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 11:12 pm I think I've posted this one before but it certainly belongs here. A S & W safety Hammerless chambered for 32 SW. I have a box of 32 SW but haven't worked up the nerve to try it. Seen enough of hospitals this year.

Just noticed it looks like all three 32 S & W's posted have the same grip panels.

Any time I have an oldie like that, or one with any questions at all about its safety or reliability, I take it to a competent gunsmith. Doesn’t cost much to get it inspected and a reply of either “Good to go”, or “I don’t recommend it”.

Ken

Found some 22 shorts, going to put some leather gloves and glasses on and shoot them.

Jacknifeben wrote: ↑Mon Dec 14, 2020 9:08 pm Found some 22 shorts, going to put some leather gloves and glasses on and shoot them.

Those are very cool JKB! What’s the story on them? We’d love to hear it, I know I would.

Jacknifeben wrote: ↑Mon Dec 14, 2020 2:21 pm These have been in the family for a long time.

Jacknifeben

Are the two bottom guns Stevens by any chance? Nice group that came down in the family.