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Unread 10-04-2018, 06:17 AM   #21
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So I'm curious. The letter says the gun was shipped to Iver Johnson Sporting Goods in Boston. Is this the same company as Iver Johnson Arms and Cycle Works of Fitchburg, Mass.?
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Unread 10-04-2018, 07:25 AM   #22
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I’m sure it was John.
The Fitchburg address was their factory while the Boston address was likely a retail outlet.





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they sold a variety of sporting goods -

I have a Hardy fly reel marked Iver Johnson - a 3 1/8 Uniqua
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I have a Parker Trojan that was shipped to them.
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