1896 model 1 iver johnson 32 s&w cartridge

Perhaps the most prolific and successful pocket pistol of the age was the top-break revolver. Despite that, carrying a small handgun in a concealed manner was a normal, but unspoken occurrence. As we leave the 20th century firmly in the dust, I want to look back to see what people were carrying at the dawn of the century we just left behind.Īt the turn of the 20th century, openly carrying a pistol was practically impossible unless of course you were a member of law enforcement and there were no permitting systems in place. The topic is quite popular today given that, since the 1990s, the passage of concealed carry legislation and the production of small pistols to suit this need has simply exploded. My affinity for pocket pistols, both new and old, lead me to this gun. What is innovative yet archaic and popular yet infamous? In the world of handguns, perhaps no firearm better illustrates this little riddle quite like the Iver Johnson Safety Automatic revolver. 32 SW rounds and 32 black powder bullets. Iver Johnson Automatic Safety revolver with smokeless.

1896 model 1 iver johnson 32 s&w cartridge