Revolver
Object number2011.127.84
Artist
Iver Johnson
Date1896-1908
OriginFitchburg, MA
MediumMetal, nickel plating, plastic
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionNickel-plated revolver with black plastic grip. Chamber holds six bullets. Image of an owl's head and a floral motif on the grip. Text is etched on the side of the frame. Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Crime Laboratory tag attached.Dimensions1.5 x 3 x 7 in. (3.8 x 7.6 x 17.8 cm)InscriptionsEtched in side of barrel "2733".
"D" is etched on the side of the frame.
Written to note on back of tag is "NP0446 / 6-29-05".
MarksStamped on butt: "PAT'D APR. 6, 86. FEB. 15, 81 / MAY 10, 87 MAR.13. 88 AUG. 25, 96. PAT IS PENDING".
Stamped on top of barrel is: "IVER JOHNSON'S ARMS ...DOYLE WORKS / FITCHBURG MASS. U.S.A."
Historical NotesThis is a Second Model Safety Automatic produced from 1896 to 1908. Iver Johnson nomenclature refers to its top-break revolvers as Safety Automatics but they are revolvers, not semi-automatic pistols. The term "Safety Automatic" refers to Iver Johnson's transfer bar safety system and the automatic ejection of cartridges upon breaking open the revolvers. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
Terms
On View
Not on view
1951-1983
