Is this considered antique and what caliber is it

[45C]

hello
Someone asked if I could find out if this is antique and what caliber it is?

 

[tiriaq]

Looks to be an Iver Johnson American Bulldog.
Made before and after 1897. Might be antique.
If .32CF, not antique; prohib.
Find out if RF or CF.
Going to need more information.

 

[backpacker336]

send a picture with hammer pulled back.

 

[tiriaq]

That should reveal RF or CF.

 

[45C]

He said a 357 magnum case fits in it perfectly

 

[UpperCanadaRebellion]

Thats a 38s&w, not antique. He will need to find a way to legally dispose of it unless its a registered 12.x gun passing the requisite legal hoops, and even then the transfer period has closed.

armalytics.ca/firearm/20237-iver-johnson-american-bull-dog


A hacksaw may be his cheapest, most legally safe bit of advice that can be shared on this forum. Sorry.

 

[backpacker336]

I would show a picture of the muzzle with a ruler or tape measure. This will confirm if its .38 or not. The .44 version of this is legal antique if its made before 1897.

 

[UpperCanadaRebellion]

I would show a picture of the muzzle with a ruler or tape measure. This will confirm if its .38 or not. The .44 version of this is legal antique if its made before 1897.

A 357 case fitting in the chanber was information enough sadly.