![]() MODEL 999 SPORTSMAN THIRD MODEL (TRANSFER BAR IGNITION)-1973-1986 Top Break, Double Action, 22 Long Rifle Caliber, 9 shot, Chrome Finish, Barrel Length 6 inches only, serial number letter codes Z, AA, AB only Top Break, Double Action, 22 Long Rifle Caliber, 9 shot, Blue Finish, Barrel Length 6 inches, Adjustable Sights MODEL 999 SPORTSMAN SECOND MODEL (NEW FRAME)-1953-1972 Seventh Variation 22 WFR caliber dropped, 3 inch barrel dropped-1940-1941Įight Variation one piece over size plastic grips are standard, limited production during WWII years-1942-1952Īdd 15% premium for 1st Variation %0% for 22WRF caliber 30% for 3" barrel (scarce) ![]() Sixth Variation top of barrel markings moved to right side of barrel -1937-1939 Third Variation firing pin moved to hammer-1934įourth Variation three inch barrel was offered-1935įifth Variation two patent dates marked on cylinder (before there was only one)-1936 (after 3-17)-1937 Second Variation adjustable front sight-1933 (after 4-18-1933). Starting in 1940 letter codes were used.Įarly production until about 1933 the letter code "D" was used to denote double action.įirst Variation round heavy weight ribbed barrel with Blade non-adjustable front sight -1932- to before April 18,1933 Serial numbered in its own series from 01 up to at least 89761 by the end of 1939. Cylinder release is long pivoting lever on right side of frame (there are two different version of this). Large frame double action top break revolver Caliber 22 rimfire (short, long & long rifle) cylinder capacity 9 rounds, 22 Winchester Rim Fire (WRF)cylinder capacity 7 rounds Safety rim cylinder blue finish only barrel length 6 inches (ribbed) Automatic cylinder stop Sights: rear adjustable for windage only, Three different front sights used, full Blade, Partridge type & Partridge type pinned to barrel top rib, all non-adjustable Finger rest trigger guard One piece oversized checkered Walnut grips (birds head grip frame shape, Rice frame) frame mounted firing pin, hammer face is flat. SPORTSMAN DOUBLE ACTION MODEL 999 LARGE FRAME TOP BREAK. Now might be a good time to get into Re-loading.Click to expand.Here are some details posted long ago by Bill Goforth on another forum (although there's nothing on the Eureka and single-action Models 196 & 199): Your gun is a hammerless 2nd model Iver Johnson Safety Automatic.with the safety in the trigger.looks like you have 3rd model grips.It is for Black Powder only.Stick with the Cowboy Loads.Any modern 38 S&W still in production should be for 'Cowboy Action" shooting.therefore the Black Powder pressures will be maintained, even if its not black powder.and therefore safe to shoot.If your revolver is in safe mechanical condition it can be shot with new factory smokeless ammunition.but get a gunsmith to go over it before firing.we wouldn't want anything to happen to you. 38 Short Colt ammunition is dificult to find, and more expensive then. 38 S&W, but I don't believe it's been manufactured since World War Two 38 S&W revolver, but it is possible the case could rupture in the oversized chamber. It is unlikely anything serious would happen if you fired a. 38 Short Colt in revolvers chambered for. 38 S&W has an entirely different set of dimensions: ( Rim =. 357 Magnum share a common case and rim diameter (rim =. If your gun was made for 38 S&W you can also shoot 38 short colt but it it is a short colt gun you cannot shoot the S&W cartrage in it.
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