Iver Johnson Champion 16 Gauge Single-Shot Shotgun, 30 in Barrel, Break-Action, Exposed Hammer
This Iver Johnson Champion is a classic American 16 gauge single-shot with a 30-inch plain barrel and brass bead front sight. It features the tang-mounted top-lever with a checkered thumbpiece, the company’s distinctive "owl" hard-rubber buttplate, and clear Fitchburg, Massachusetts rollmarks. The forend metal carries a matching assembly number that corresponds to the serial on the bottom tang, indicating original fitment.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal shows pitting. There are scuffs along the exterior surfaces. Areas of discoloration are present. Overall finish wear is visible from handling and prior use.
What’s Included
- Iver Johnson Champion 16 Gauge single-shot shotgun
The Champion is a break-action, single-shot design with an exposed hammer and a single trigger. The top-lever opening latch is mounted on the tang and fitted with a checkered thumbpiece for positive control. Capacity is one round.
The barrel is a plain, round 30-inch tube with no rib, set up with a brass bead front sight. The simple bead arrangement is consistent with the model’s straightforward field configuration.
The stock is smooth wood with a semi-pistol-grip profile and an Iver Johnson "owl" hard-rubber buttplate. A slim splinter forend complements the handling. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
Receiver markings read "IVER JOHNSON'S ARMS & CYCLE WORKS / FITCHBURG MASS. U.S.A. / CHAMPION." The firearm was made in the United States. The forend metal carries a matching assembly number that corresponds to the serial on the bottom tang.
This example is from Iver Johnson’s Champion series, as marked on the receiver.