Videos tagged with Iver Johnson Revolver

This podcast episode features discussions on various firearms, including the Colt Python, Bond Arms Derringer, and Glock 43X MOS. The host provides advice on choosing between different Colt Python models based on intended use (carry vs. range). There's also a segment comparing the .327 Federal Magnum to other revolver cartridges and a discussion about the pros and cons of revolvers versus semi-automatic pistols for concealed carry. The episode touches on firearm maintenance and modification, including converting a Kimber K6S to a double-action/single-action.

This video details the firearms used in the assassinations of four US Presidents: Abraham Lincoln (Deringer pistol), James A. Garfield (British Bulldog revolver), William McKinley (Iver Johnson revolver), and John F. Kennedy (Mosin-Nagant rifle). It explores the historical context and the specific models of weapons employed in these tragic events.

Jerry Miculek, a world-renowned professional shooter, shares his top 5 favorite firearms, excluding Smith & Wesson. He details a custom STI 2011 built for bowling pin matches, a 1941 Mauser 98 used for off-hand practice, his first AR-15 (Colt HBAR A2), his grandfather's Iver Johnson revolver, and his very first firearm, a Remington Nylon 66, highlighting its reliability and unique design.

The Firearm Guy discusses receiving his first free firearm, a vintage five-shot Iver Johnson revolver chambered in .32 Smith and Wesson. He notes its early 1900s manufacture, unique cylinder access, and ejector rod mechanism. While acknowledging the strong double-action pull and easier single-action, he expresses excitement for future cleaning, potential gunsmith work, and a range review of this over 100-year-old firearm.

This video reviews William Goforth's book 'Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works Firearms 1871-1993,' highlighting its comprehensive research on a historically significant but often overlooked American firearms manufacturer. The book provides detailed information on various models, serial number dating, parts diagrams, and technical specifications, making it an invaluable resource for collectors and enthusiasts interested in identifying and understanding Iver Johnson firearms.