Who can tell me how old this is and how rare?

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This is my Dad`s 8 shot tear drop barrel 22 cal. I am 42 and he is 79 yrs old now. I remember as a wee young lad, that he had this up in his closet in a holster(likely see it in the pics also). It is an Ivers Johnson`s Arms, Pittsburg Mass. The serial number was a 5 digit and started in the 45 thousand.
Dad said a guy somehow brought it across the American border way back then and my dad was able to purchase it for $25. My dad is now and always has been the registered owner up to date.
Here are a few pics of today:





Why I am not sure, but I had one more photo, it showed on the left side of the barrel it read something like: "Sure shot revolver"
Can you guys possibly date this revolver and how rare it is. It is not mine to have :(, I was too late on the draw....no pun intended lol. My brother in B.C that has absolutely no interest in guns, asked for it....go figure.
 
these show up on the EE for $300 or less. Not common, but regularly available. Of course it won't be your dad's revolver, which would be something special. A nice S&W model 17 will cost about twice as much but will last 4 times as long...
 
The top break Iver Johnson rimfires were marketed as inexpensive plinkers that sold by the truck load. The grip on your example appears to be after market, and IMHO is worth more than the rest of the gun.
 
Interesting, thanks alot guys! I guess for sentimental reasons it might be worth it, but my brother in B.C that got first dibs on it, will have to get his RPAL....then I don`t know the hoops to go through in order to get it back to BC from Saskatchewan. I know how it works to go from A-B(house to range)....but 3 provinces might be a challenge.
 
It's an Iver Johnson .22 Supershot Sealed Eight, if you want to search around for information on it. Like others said, not too valuable to begin with, and not pricey when you see them now. They were made over decades, so there are slight changes to the model, but those grips are original for a certain period.

Kind of nifty with a bit of a western flavour, but top break and double action make it a little less usual. I like top break revolvers myself (and have one of these).

I hope your brother does go through and get his RPAL, and it isn't just some family feud that he's trying to keep it from you. Dad's gun should be handed down, with Dad's stories, in the family for ever.
 
i've sold a couple of H&R and Hi Standard revolvers...average price in the case is between 175-250 for one in that condition. I personally think they're under valued, as stated they tend to shoot very well and are rugged, if utilitarian.
 
Just for clarification: the town in Massachusetts where these were made is Fitchburg.
 
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