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Iver Johnson SN: 5109E history/information
#284990 07/13/12 07:00 PM
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I just acquired a 12 ga. Iver Johnson with 32 inch f/f barrels and ejectors. The gun has etched on left side of action: Iver Johnson and under this brand name Hammer forged. Is this gun a earlier version of the Hercules Super Trap? It mounts a high rib and looks like a Trap gun. When was it manufactured? Any other information would be appreciated.
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Re: Iver Johnson SN: 5109E history/information
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Re: Iver Johnson SN: 5109E history/information
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The gun's general configuration is somewhat the same. Differences are: My gun has a solid rib and the checkering on the Super Trap behind the action on each side (cheek-pieces) is not present. The two screws or fixtures that secure the auto ejectors are identical but my gun does not have a beavertail fore-end. The uniqueness of my gun is the 2 7/8 inch chambers which makes me think it was designed much like old Parker guns in that regard. Now, back to the 4 digit serial number of 5109E....when was this gun manufactured and was it a Trap gun before the Super Trap series????? Info please.
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Looks like a common Hercules. Every Super Trap I've seen is marked as such and has a vent rib and checkered cheeks. A 32" Hercules is a scarce gun. The Wildwood gun isn't a bad deal for a rusty gun. Mine isn't too pretty either.

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