Great video! My grandpa passed away recently and I received his old Iver Johnson Target Model 57a and it is essentially the same as the model 55. It has adjustable front and rear sights and a loading gate that swings down revealing the side of the cylinder. The double action makes a bit more sense on the 57a as the adjustable rear sights are high enough that the hammer does not impede the sight picture when in the resting position. It tends to have misfires quite frequently, 3 or 4 light strikes out of 8 almost every time, so I'll try adjusting the main spring like you suggested. Very informative and helpful video! Thanks for posting!
@314299
3 жыл бұрын
It's nice to have an inherited gun like that to remember a relative. Best of success in getting your 57A back in reliable service.
@BrianW211
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I've been looking for more info on this revolver. I just inherited one with the 6-inch barrel and smooth cylinder (no flutes). My father bought it new in 1958, but my research indicates it was made in 1957. It hadn't been fired since 1980 and I have no idea how long since it had been cleaned. The hammer wouldn't even stay cocked to allow single-action until after I cleaned it. Amazing what a difference a good cleaning makes.
@314299
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, a good cleaning and proper lubrication can make all the difference. That's, cool having a Model 55 that belonged to your father.
@jimwarner2387
3 жыл бұрын
Just picked up one of these at a show, appreciate the video. Thanks!
@314299
2 жыл бұрын
Nice, get a chance to shoot it yet?
@jimwarner2387
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I did, takes a little time between firing, but all in all a fun shoot. I didn't really notice it had righty grips on it and I'm a lefty. I make do, don't really want to change the grips.
@thomasglorius5730
Жыл бұрын
Just.purchased one these great condition at that love the look mine has 5. One half inch barrel
@314299
Жыл бұрын
Nice, hope you enjoy yours.
@kevinl8500
2 жыл бұрын
Have the exact same gun,got from my grandmother years ago,we call it the snake charmer!!!
@314299
2 жыл бұрын
Do you shoot it often?
@spiritualawakenings6251
2 жыл бұрын
I have the mod 57a manufactured in 1957. I bought mine in 1978 for 15 bucks unfired. I attached an ejection rod 30 years ago and it has functioned well all these years.
@314299
2 жыл бұрын
Did you fabricate an ejection rod or did you add one from a different gun?
@spiritualawakenings6251
2 жыл бұрын
Fabricated
@spiritualawakenings6251
2 жыл бұрын
From a set of wind chimes
@314299
Жыл бұрын
@@spiritualawakenings6251 Sounds like an interesting modification.
@Thorsaxe777
3 жыл бұрын
Times were different back then, people had common-caliber .22 pistols like this for a camp gun or something to use for around their home. My Dad had a few price point .22 pistols that he bought second hand. the H&R 9, Hawes single action, high standard 9 shot. I learned to shoot a pistol with those out on the farm. -Dave
@314299
3 жыл бұрын
This class of old gun is certainly underappreciated today. I think this is because they are rather vanilla in appearance and have no military connection or fame from movies or TV shows. All that keeps them from being recognized by most people. On the plus side it does mean that the prices are generally quite reasonable on them, and the guns will still do all the things that they did when they were new. That makes for a great deal for those of us who can appreciate simple, solid old guns.
@Jerry-Parker
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video !👍 Thanks for sharing !
@314299
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Not a super popular topic but hopefully of interest to a few people.
@whitebuffalo4641
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice work on the "Owl Head." Thank you.
@314299
3 жыл бұрын
No problem, thanks for the comment.
@waynedaley7048
3 жыл бұрын
That revolver is in great shape for its age 👌🏼
@314299
3 жыл бұрын
It sure is. Looks like it spent most of the time in that box and not being used.
@Zach-cg7dw
2 жыл бұрын
I just purchased one of those the other day, mine has the the loading gate on the side though. Thanks for the informative video.
@314299
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Does your loading port appear to be original to the gun or might it have been modified?
@markbowman3
3 жыл бұрын
I have a Model 55 that is in excellent condition. It was literally granny's gun. It is stamped as 22 caliber. When it is loaded with 22LR it looks like it could also be loaded with 22MAGNUM. Do you know if it will safely fire a magnum shell? It is also a 5 1/4" barrel.
@314299
3 жыл бұрын
The 22 magnum round has a larger case diameter than the .22 LR and will not chamber in a .22 LR (unless someone has modified the chambers). Modifying a 22 LR to 22 MAG is not advisable as the 22 MAG operates at much higher pressure than the 22 LR and guns may not be up to taking the pressure. I would only shoot 22 MAG is a gun made for it at the factory.
@tim8166
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you. Do you know where I could find a serial number/date of manufacture guide for an Iver Johnson 57A?
@314299
2 жыл бұрын
I don't know of any on line source of that information, however I have heard that W.E.Goforth's book "Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works Firearms 1871 - 1993" contains it.
@Russianpaintrain
3 жыл бұрын
Montgomery Wards , $34 in 1955 , great little weapon , used to keep mine in tackle box , now it gets respect in a hip holster , made a case remover out of a plastic model sprue , heated and bent 90 degrees if you dont want to lose the pin in snow or mud , can use a plastic coat hanger also , little more hefty , enjoy the slow easy going shooting session with these handguns , have one chamber that always shot toward the atlantic if you where aiming at the pacific , can we expect a shooting video of this soon ?
@314299
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, very cool to hear from someone else who owns one of these. I've only owned this one for ten or fifteen years so you have me beat when it comes to long term ownership. I did some shooting video with it but as this was getting rather long I will post that separately at some point.
@MrRainbowrooster
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks
@314299
3 жыл бұрын
No problem, thanks for the comment.
@deerslayer8248
3 жыл бұрын
i recieved my grandpas Iver Johnson Target Mod55 after he passed away and it doesnt have a cylinder or pin.where can i get the cylinder and pin. Thank You for your help.
Are these double action only? Mine drops the hammer part way and I have to finish double action pull to fire.
@314299
3 жыл бұрын
No, they are single/double action revolvers.
@thomasglorius5730
Жыл бұрын
There both action single and double
@slowhand1198
3 жыл бұрын
Seems like something in the H&R class. I've got a couple of the 999 top breaks. They might be a bit more upscale, but not too much so.
@314299
3 жыл бұрын
The quality of the IJ and H&R seem comparable. The top breaks are considerably faster to load and unload and thus are more popular and valuable than any "pull pin" revolver.
@yevgenz
3 жыл бұрын
I just happened to figure out that theoretically only one cartridge may fall out of the loading port if shooting upwards, since the cyllinder rotates clockwise, the rest would be empty cases.
@314299
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's right only one loaded round passes the loading/viewing port and after that you have empties going past the port.
@christinamoneyhan5688
3 жыл бұрын
You have to remember that 30$ US, was just under the 40$ US. That the average man made in a factory back in the 1950s, like when you compared the cost of it today. There are a few revolvers that are of great value at less than 150$ US. that will shoot both LR and magnum of which I find to be a good value for dollars spent I do like your review of this firearm.
@314299
3 жыл бұрын
Good point on the cost vs income comparison. These guns are still a good value today. Thanks for your comment.
@yevgenz
3 жыл бұрын
Great condition, my friend. I happened to think, if you shoot at an elevation, will those rounds fall out from the window under the recoil?
@314299
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's in nice shape. I don't think rounds would fall out the loading/viewing port if one was shooting at an elevated angle as the rounds would only very briefly line up with the port and the 22 rounds are a bit of a "press fit" into the chamber anyway.
@markbowman3
3 жыл бұрын
@@314299 yes I agree that the shell is not likely to just fall out. When mine is cocked the cartridge is not perfectly lined up with the loading window. It is almost halfway covering the rear of the shell in half-cocked position.
@randyeclarino2838
3 жыл бұрын
Can I see the the video on how to disassemble the gun of 38 model 55 smith and wesson?
@314299
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry but I dont have one of those.
@wagon9082
3 жыл бұрын
Good video
@314299
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It's a rather obscure old gun.
@alanm5212
Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for a CLEAR, CONSISE , & INFORMATIVE VIDEO. I've just picked up a "55 A" (literally a few minutes ago). It is absolutely pristine ( with the exception of slight rust about 3/8" of an inch on the frame. I've recently gotten into collecting IVER JOHNSON firearms. I have researched the history of the company and the various models "IVER JOHNSON ARMS & CYCLE WORKS" have produced over the years. Intriguing company history & the engineering they produced about a century ago. The only difference I've found in the model "55" & " 55A" is a loading gate. IS THIS TRUE? Are there other differences? The barrel on mine is mine is 5 1/4". Can you or anyone reading these comments help me with that? THANKS
@314299
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment, I'm sorry I'm so late responding to it but I just saw it. I'm far from being an expert on these revolvers, but as far as I know the only significant difference between a 55 and 55A is the loading gate.
@dangunn6961
Жыл бұрын
Really good video. I have a Iver Johnson Target model 55 almost exactly like yours. Mine has a white grip and an unfluted cylinder and the serial number is on the bottom of the trigger guard. It is in very good condition. Mine is missing the front sight blade and has some rust on the cylinder. I haven't been able to find parts for it. I'd like to get the sight blade and a new cylinder. Also the cartridges are tight fitting in the cylinder. Maybe I can file the inside of it to make them fit better. I haven't fired it yet. I may just sell it and get a 22 revolver I can use for target practice.
@cjv3417
Жыл бұрын
Please Do not file the in sides of the cylinder get some polishing compound with q tips or 1000-1200 grit sandpaper and lightly go trough the cylinder holes
@dangunn6961
Жыл бұрын
@@cjv3417 I tried several different brands of 22LR ammo and CCI standard velocity ammo fits without much drag. All the other brands I tried I really had to push hard to get the cartridge into the cylinder. I haven't shopped for ammo for several years so I don't know if CCI standard velocity is available now. I tried filing the inside of the cylinder but the metal is case hardened and the file didn't do much. The whole gun looks case hardened with the colors in it.
@314299
Жыл бұрын
That's quite odd the rounds being "tight fitting", perhaps it is just dirt/fouling or a light layer of rust? I would get a good tight fitting brass brush and go at the chambers with that and some light oil to see if that cures it, no filing should be needed and I would advise against it. If there is some rust you might want to wrap a bit of fine steel wool around a bore brush and again go at the chambers with some oil.
@silverbackgt866
3 ай бұрын
Is it ok if mine only works in double action?
@314299
3 ай бұрын
It sounds as if something is not working properly if you don’t have single action as well.
@KZ-kj4xh
3 ай бұрын
Does any one know why my trigger won’t reset after firing each round I manually have to reset the trigger by pushing it forward
@314299
3 ай бұрын
It sounds to me like you have a broken spring.
@KZ-kj4xh
3 ай бұрын
@@314299 that’s what I was thinking. I went on eBay and bought a whole new trigger piece that includes the lever,lifter and small bent spring piece and I ended up switching the trigger and it went from being basically broken to a single action and I don’t mind it tbh I just found out that the reason it didn’t reset was because the lifter piece wasn’t sitting In the right spot and therefore it would not act as a spring
@onmilo
3 жыл бұрын
Good old "Hammer The Hammer" Iver Johnsons! Oh and I think logcabinlooms has become an epic hoarder.
@314299
3 жыл бұрын
It's good to hear from you. I'm guessing you were watching his canvas tarp video?
@onmilo
3 жыл бұрын
@@314299 Assident in 2016 left my right arm nearly completely crippled so I don't shoot much anymore, and lost nearly everything I had before I got approved for disability but still enjoy watching the old school you-tubers. Bless LCL but he's going to end up in an episode of A&E's hoarders at some point. ">D
@314299
3 жыл бұрын
@@onmilo Sorry to hear you have had such a hard time, that is most unfortunate. Us "Old School" KZitemrs are few and far between, many of the older gun content creators gave up with all the hassle that KZitem gave us. As for LCL ending up on TV I doubt they would get past the gate and his dogs!
@onmilo
3 жыл бұрын
@@314299 "The Struggle is REAL! ">D
@ragnarragnarsson3128
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video about a not well known vintage revolver. While you could carry it with a full cylinder on half cock, I think I would load 7 and carry with the hammer on an empty chamber like a SAA. Cheers
@314299
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, one is relying on the "safety notch" or half cock notch when the cylinder is full. Seven shots is still a decent capacity when down loaded.
@RyeOnHam
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. These are underrated guns. The cheap guns being made now are nowhere near the durability of their 1950's equivalent. I have an H&R 922 with a similar construction and concept. The tip of the firing pin is missing. Don't know if it was intentional or not with these old guns. I plan to have the tip TIG welded and then file till the protrusion is correct. It's a gun my father owned, so I do not want to change it nor would I trust a replacement part to be fit properly anyway.
@ragnarragnarsson3128
3 жыл бұрын
Tig welding would work but give silver soldering a try as well if that is more accessible to you. It will work.
@RyeOnHam
3 жыл бұрын
@@ragnarragnarsson3128 I've already got a guy lined up. Just have to get our schedules synchronized.
@314299
3 жыл бұрын
The H&R 922 is certainly an equivalent to the IJ 55. I would guess someone dry fired your H&R in order to break the tip off the firing pin.
@user-tb3vo8ji7m
5 ай бұрын
Wath is the price for one of those
@314299
4 ай бұрын
Prices vary depending mostly on the condition. I suggest you find a copy of the Blue Book of Gun Values, or keep an eye on the on line vendors and auction houses to see current asking and selling prices.
@countrylife8347
3 жыл бұрын
I want one
@314299
3 жыл бұрын
Should not be too hard to find and should not be too expensive either.
@countrylife8347
2 жыл бұрын
Can shoot mini mag 22lr
@user-bh4np4ct1h
10 ай бұрын
Puedes desir en español
@314299
10 ай бұрын
I don't speak Spanish.
@robertlaws1554
3 жыл бұрын
Pretty much just a trap gun
@314299
3 жыл бұрын
Not very "target" with no adjustable sights.
@thomasglorius5730
Жыл бұрын
Why u say that mine has the 5 one half inch barrel very spot on if u know how to shoot a revolver ya know there very good guns better than shit made today
@thomasglorius5730
Жыл бұрын
That's why u shoot a bit put a dab of orange or green on end barrel sight u see. Some of us old timers can shoot my boys
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