Iver Johnson Handguns 1871-1941 - Paperback

by Brian L. Massey (Author)

IVER JOHNSON HANDGUNS 1871-1941 is a comprehensive listing of the Handguns of Johnson & Bye & Co 1871-1883, Iver Johnson & Co 1883-1891, Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works 1891-1941. Also Includes the story of Norwegian immigrants Iver Johnson and Martin Bye, and the story of how they turned a small Massachusetts gunsmithing operation into the largest firearms company in America.

Author Biography

Brian L. Massey is a Certified Firearms Safety Instructor and an avid collector of firearms and militaria. He has over 35 years experience in the firearms field and teaches classes in the safe use and handling of firearms for individuals and Gun Clubs. He also teaches classes in reloading, firearms maintenence and firearms history. Brian specializes in 19th and 20th firearms and his extensive firearms collection includes examples from every major firearms manufacturer. Various Museums have called on Brian's expertise in the identification and restoration of antique weapons, and items from his personal collection have been on public display in numerous exhibits. Brian works frequently in the evaluation and appraisal of firearms for estates and for individuals and organizations who wish to sell or insure their collections. Gun reviews by Brian of various firearms can be found on YouTube at https: //www.youtube.com/user/huroniahandgunclub As well as being an avid firearms collector, Brian is a WW1 Military history buff and his personal WW1 Military Collection has been on display in museums. He is the creator and webmaster of The Great War website at http: //www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ ww1can/ and The Canadian Military Heritage Project at http: //www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ canmil/