Do you recognize this gun

[david lipps]

Sorry this is a bit off topic for parker, but there so much experience here I thought I would check
I can pick up this gun for 50 dollars from a local here
Said the firing pin was taken out by his grandfather so he could keep it in his home and safe... hmmm
They think its a Stevens but they do not know.
The firing pin is lost

Its Nickle plated and they do not even know what gague it is..

Any ideas just from the photo?

Thanks
David

[George Lander]

It could be one of many "Department Store Guns" eg. Sears & Roebuck, Penny's, A&F, etc. What is written on the top of the barrel near the breech?

Best Regards, George

[Hammer Gun]

George, That for end is awfully big, and nickel plate? Breaks down like a model 37 Winchester. Gary

[Bill Murphy]

The sculpting of the receiver back end looks more like Iver Johnson, but, if it's not marked, I won't give IJ a vote. I don't have any more of these in the safe. I do have a mint H&R 1900 10 gauge, but not an Iver Johnson in the bunch.

[Dennis]

David, I am looking at my 1939 reprint of the Shooters Bible and it looks to me your gun is an Iver Johnson. The shape of the forend matches as do the screws on the side of the receiver. It could be nickle plated for an additional .40. Guages were 12, 16, 20, 28 and 410 per the catalog. I do have to agree with George above. Can you simply look at the gun to see what is written on it somewhere. Almost all American firearms have the manufacturer or a brand name somewhere. I would think opening the gun and dropping a shell down the chamber would be a safe way to ascertain gauge though it is probably stamped on the gun somewhere. The forend should simply pull off the barrel. I hope this helps.

[Andy Kelley]

The proud state of New York votes Iver Johnson all the way!,l

[Bill Zachow]

Definitely made by Iver Johnson. I have the same gun in .410 bore. Neat little gun.