Iver Johnson "Smoker" .32 S&W Single-Action Spur-Trigger Pocket Revolver, Late 1800s, 2.5 in Octagonal Barrel, 5-Shot, Antique
This late 1800s Iver Johnson trade-name "Smoker" is a compact, antique .32 S&W pocket revolver notable for its solid-frame, topstrap design and micro size. A period-marked trade-name piece with the "SMOKER" stamp on the top flat, it features a five-shot fluted cylinder, an approximately 2.5 in octagonal barrel, and classic spur-trigger, single-action operation attributed to Johnson & Bye / Iver Johnson production in the United States.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Details: The firearm does not operate. The hammer will not lock to the rear. The trigger does not reset. The cylinder either free-spins or locks and cannot be aligned with the barrel.
What’s Included
- Iver Johnson Smoker .32 S&W revolver
Produced in the late 1800s, this antique revolver is a U.S.-made trade-name model with "SMOKER" stamped on the top of the frame/barrel flat. It is attributed to Johnson & Bye / Iver Johnson trade-name production, reflecting a period pocket-defense pattern in .32 S&W.
The revolver uses a solid-frame with a topstrap and a five-shot fluted cylinder retained by a front pull-pin. An under-barrel ejector rod supports case removal. Its micro size was designed for discreet carry in the era while maintaining a sturdy, topstrap frame.
The barrel is approximately 2.5 inches, octagonal, and rifled. Sighting is straightforward and fixed, with a half-moon blade front and a topstrap notch rear for a period-correct sight picture.
Controls include a single-action system with a spur trigger and an exposed, serrated hammer. Hard rubber birds-head grip panels with an eagle motif complete the period aesthetic and provide a compact grip profile.