Description:
Iver Johnson Hercules .410 Bore
EJECTORS, LIKE NEW, ENGLISH STOCK
General Specs: Iver Johnson, Year 1930, .410 Gauge, 6lbs 2oz, SxS
Serial Number: 959E
Now I know that the Iver Johnson Hercules is NOT a Parker, L.C. Smith, or an Ithaca NID. But Iver Johnson was a maker of well-respected guns in the early days of the 20th century and an important part of America's firearm heritage. In the world of vintage American doubles, the .410 bore has always been highly sought after and costly. Of the big 5 makers, only Ithaca, Parker, and L.C. Smith produced the .410, and in miniscule numbers. To purchase one of the above guns in good factory original condition, the price tag starts at $5000 and in the case of the Parker, exceeds $20,000! Enter the Iver Johnson Arms and Cycle Works Hercules Grade side by side in .410 bore. With its case colored frame, checkered walnut stocks, and rust blue barrels it was a quality gun at an affordable price. This cool little .410, sn959E built in about 1930, is a great example of the Iver Johnson Hercules. Built on a “BABY FRAME” scaled .410 frame, this one with ejectors and an English style stock, this is a great little .410 double shotgun. We have completely restored this gun from butt to muzzle. We Ultrasonic cleaned and inspected the inside of this gun (makes it a VFI CERTIFIED GUN WITH A 90 DAY WARRANTY), and it is a very well made, well designed little boxlock with quality forged action parts. Turnbull Restorations did the case color, and the gun has been lubricated and reassembled ready for another 80 years of service. It is very hard to find these little .410’s with desirable ejectors and straight hand stock, so this gun is special and very attractive. An affordable .410 vintage American double for sure. The wood has been nicely restored, not a split or chip anywhere in the wood. A great little gun for your shooting fun and a real find for your collection. An honest gun like this will always be desirable and a good investment. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26"****
Chokes: .016 both F/F****
Bores: mirror****
Bore Diameter: .408 both****
% Blue: 100%****
Chambers: 3"****
Ribs: tight****
Sights: single****
Action
Action: tight, right of center****
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed****
Case Color: 100% case color****
Screws: perfect****
Engraving: stamped dog on left****
Trigger Type: double, crisp ****
Trigger Guard Color: 100%****
Stock
Type: english stock/splinter forend****
LOP: 14 3/16"****
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/4"****
DAH: 2 3/4"****
DAC: 1 5/8"****
Cast: 0****
Checkering Condition: excellent****
Butt Treatment: silvers red rubber****
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
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We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Condition:
Used, As New
Brand:
Iver Johnson
Model:
959E
Caliber:
410 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted: Yes.
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer****
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.****
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only****
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $45.00 We ship internationally!****
Item Condition: Used****
Requires FFL?: Yes****
LET ME SELL YOUR GUNS!!! As you can see, I do a thorough job, am nationally known, and have hundreds of existing customers looking for your gun! Federally licensed dealer of Classic American Doubles, i.e. Fox, Parker, Ithaca, L.C. Smith, Lefever. Guns must be shipped to licensed dealer. Layaways accepted. No returns on layaways. I BUY SHOTGUNS, COLLECTIONS OR ONE AT A TIME.
