Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works Champion 12 GAUGE

Updated September 9, 2026

Iver Johnson "Champion" Single Barrel Shotgun – 12 Gauge Full Choke – 1940s Era Manufacture A vintage American-made single-shot break-action shotgun manufactured by Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. This example is from the "Champion" model line, one of Iver Johnson's most popular and enduring single-barrel shotgun offerings, produced for decades and prized by collectors of American sporting arms and rural Americana. Item Highlights Maker: Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works, Fitchburg, Mass., U.S.A. Model: "Champion" (name scroll-engraved on the frame) Gauge: 12 gauge, full choke Action: Break-action, single-shot, exposed hammer, top lever release Era: Circa 1940s manufacture (per catalog tag) Barrel markings: "12 GAUGE FULL CHOKE. BARREL AND LUG FORGED IN ONE" — a hallmark Iver Johnson quality claim touting its one-piece forged barrel/lug construction Additional stamp: "TRTC" stamped on the top tang — possibly a former owner, club, or inventory marking; buyers are encouraged to research further Stock/Forend: Walnut-toned straight-grip stock and forend, showing honest age, handling wear, and patina consistent with a well-used field gun Finish: Case-colored/blued receiver with mottled patina typical of an original, untouched finish; blued barrel retains good luster with expected surface wear Serial/case markings: Visible on receiver tang (see detail photos) Condition Notes This shotgun presents in untouched, original condition with an aged patina to the metal, honest wear to the stock finish, and no signs of amateur refinishing. Why Collectors Want This Iver Johnson single-barrel shotguns like the "Champion" were among the most widely produced and trusted American farm and field guns of the early-to-mid 20th century. Backed by the company's long-standing reputation ("Iver Johnson: Hammer the Hammer" era firearms), these guns are highly collectible today for their affordability, historical significance, and representation of classic American gunmaking. This lot is an excellent addition to a vintage shotgun collection, Americana firearms display, or as a shootable piece of history.

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