Iver Johnson Safety Automatic Hammerless Third Model .32 S&W Top-Break DAO Revolver, 3 in Barrel, 5-Shot (1918)
This Iver Johnson Topbreak Safety Automatic Hammerless Third Model is a small-frame, double-action-only revolver chambered in .32 S&W and manufactured in 1918. It is rated for smokeless powder and features the Third Model's hallmark safety and durability upgrades. Notable period features include a 3-inch steel barrel with integral top rib and rollmark, automatic simultaneous ejector, and the iconic black hard-rubber "owl head" grips.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm has blemishes covering most of the frame. There is rust throughout.
What's Included
- Iver Johnson Safety Automatic Hammerless Third Model small-frame .32 S&W revolver
This Third Model small-frame top-break revolver is built around a double top-lug latch with a knurled release and an automatic simultaneous ejector, delivering fast, reliable extraction with each break-open cycle. The design is purpose-built for .32 S&W and is rated for smokeless powder, reflecting the factory updates that distinguish the Third Model.
It operates in double-action-only with an internal (shrouded) hammer and uses a transfer-bar safety system designed to prevent discharge unless the trigger is pulled. The five-shot fluted cylinder maintains a compact profile while offering practical capacity for the era.
The 3-inch steel barrel includes an integral top rib carrying the Iver Johnson rollmark. Sighting is straightforward and durable, with a half-moon front sight and a rear notch built into the latch.
Classic Iver Johnson elements complete the package: a steel frame, fixed iron sights, and black hard-rubber, checkered grips with "owl head" medallions. Made in the United States in 1918, this Safety Automatic Hammerless Third Model captures the recognizable form and function of the period.