Iver Johnson Model 57A I.J. Target .22 LR 8-Shot DA/SA Revolver, 6-Inch Blued, Adjustable Sights
This Iver Johnson Model 57A I.J. Target is a full-size, eight-shot .22 LR revolver built in the 1960s–1970s in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. It features a 6-inch round barrel, adjustable iron sights, and a solid-frame DA/SA design with a right-side loading gate. Blued steel construction, a checkered spur hammer, and a molded wraparound grip with a palm swell round out a configuration aimed at steady target work.
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 Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: Pitting and surface rust are present on exterior surfaces. The barrel shows finish wear. The bore is in serviceable condition consistent with the rating above.
What’s Included
- Basketweave tooled leather holster with retention strap
The Model 57A I.J. Target combines an 8-shot .22 LR cylinder with a DA/SA action in a solid-frame design. Its right-side loading gate supports on-the-line handling while keeping the frame rigid.
The 6-inch steel barrel is round and capped with a pinned blade front sight featuring an elevation screw at the muzzle end of the barrel. An adjustable square-notch rear sight sits in a topstrap housing for precise windage and elevation adjustments.
Controls and ergonomics include a smooth trigger and a checkered spur hammer. The one-piece brown molded wraparound plastic grip with checkering and a palm swell provides a steady hold for deliberate fire.
Rollmarked on the topstrap with "IVER JOHNSON TARGET ... I.J.A. & C. WKS ... FITCHBURG MASS U.S.A.," this blued steel revolver reflects Iver Johnson’s Massachusetts production during the 1960s–1970s era.