1908 Ad Iver Johsnon Auto Revolver Hammer the Hammer - ORIGINAL ADVERTISING TW1

This is an original 1908 black and white print ad for the Iver Johnson Safety Automatic Revolver. The Iver Johnson's Arms and Cycle Works company was founded by Iver Johnson himself, who immigrated from Norway to Massachusetts during the height of the American Civil War, when fire arms were in high demand. At the time, Johnson came to the country as an already seasoned gunsmith. Iver Johnson's company not only survived the Great Depression, but thrived on it as burglary and other crimes were on the rise in the country. The company was further accelerated by the firearm demands of World War II. Iver Johnson firearms were used in the assassination of Presidential candidate and United States Senator Robert F. Kennedy and U.S. President William McKinley.

CONDITION

This 103+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. There is some extremely light bleed through on this ad.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.75 x 8.25 inches; 15 x 21 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: 253 River Street Fitchburg Massachusetts, Hammerless Revolver, Pricing, Shooting, Guns Vintage Advertising

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