Iver Johnson 410

[John Black]

I have a old Iver Johnson single shot 410. It's almost a hundred years old (my father got it in 1925) but it is in very, very good condition. It is chambered for 2.5" shells. How would I find out what is safe to shoot in it?

[Bill Davis]

In very good condition, it can shoot any current 410 ammunition. I’d suggest AA skeet loads or something similar.

[John Black]

In very good condition, it can shoot any current 410 ammunition. I’d suggest AA skeet loads or something similar.

Thanks

[CraigThompson]

I’ve got an Iver Johnson double 410 not the skeeter but the field version that I assume is about the same age range as the little single pictured above . Mine has 3” chambers as well . But I don’t hesitate to shoot most any factory loaded stuff and my handloads of course . On a little bit off topic line I also have a Crescent Arms 410 double if I remmember correctly that’s only 2 1/2” and isn’t in quite a good a shape as my IJ anyway I shoot any 2 1/2” in it as well .

[Dennis E. Jones]

That brings back memories. I started hunting with my dad's old IJ 410 when I was about 6 years old. I shot my first birds with it including my first dove. My oldest son shot his first dove with it and his second daughter shot her first dove with it. I gave it to the granddaughter as I thought it fitting to pass it on to her.