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Iver Johnson

Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works

Historic American firearms manufacturer from Massachusetts known for affordable revolvers and shotguns including the Champion single-shot and Eagle double-barrel series.

Country: United States
Founded: 1871

History

Founded in 1871 by Norwegian immigrant Iver Johnson (1841-1895) and Martin Bye as Johnson Bye & Company in Worcester, Massachusetts. Renamed Iver Johnson & Company in 1883. Became Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works in 1891, relocating to Fitchburg. Introduced Champion single-shot shotgun (1907) and Eagle double-barrel (1910). Ceased trading 1993.

Shotgun Series

Product families and series

Champion

Single-barrel top-break shotgun, one of Iver Johnson's most iconic designs; quintessential American utility shotgun ($100-200 range).

Hercules Grade

Higher-grade side-by-side with hand-checkered American walnut and hunting dog etchings; Iver Johnson's premium offering (mid-range pricing for era).

Shotgun Models

Models not part of a series

Hercules Grade

Every serious waterfowl hunter needs at least one classic American double-gun in his collection.