Iver Johnson Hammerless .32, 5 shot. Nickel plated with pearl grips. Serial number 418. PAT AUG 25 96 & NOV 17 08 (or 98). No safety on trigger or behind it. Can anyone give me info about this?

The Iver Johnson Cadet was offered as (the basic gun) as the Model 55 Target, and the 55A then the 55S Cadet and the 55S-A Cadet. The "parent" is discribed as: IVER JOHNSON MODEL 55 TARGET,Revolver,double-action,22LR,8-shot,4 1/2",6" bbls and 10 3/4"(6") 9 1/4"(4 1/2") over all length weight 24 oz.(4 1/2") 26os(6"); large frame,pull pin cylinder release with flash control front rim; recessed cylinder chambers;fixed sights,oversized molded one piece Tenite plastic target type grips; Does not have the "hammer the Hammer'action,matte blue finish; After 1958 cylinder is fluted hard chrome lined barrel introduced in 1955; dropped from production in 1979..the .38 caliber offering is designated as the Model 55S-A which is the same as the above except that: it was offered in .22LR,.32 S&W and .38 S&W(this is NOT a .38S&W Special) and as an 8-shot in .22, as a 5-shot in both .32 and .38. it is 7 1/2" oal w/ loading gate on the Right side AFter 1974/1975 this model is called"I J Cadet it was introduced in 1961 and dropped in 1979 Values: Vgood=$110..Good=$85 and Fair=$75. This data is from the Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values and more detailed Iver Johnson histroy can be had from www.gunshowbooks.com..check out Bill Goforth's Iver Johnson Arms&Cycle Works Firearms 1871-1993..Bill also frequents these forums and he along with Jim Hauff will likely correct any misinformation I may heve relayed as well as correct any ommisions.

have inherited an Iver Johnson Champion 12 gauge single shot

https://www.gunvaluesboard.com/iver-johnson-shotgun-1878555.html

it's probably a lot number. A serial number will be on the frame and visible (usually).

Hello! Many Iver Johnson and U.S. Revolver Co. revolvers have a visible serial number on the trigger guard, under top strap, or bottom of ****... However except for earliest guns, the real serial number is hidden on the grip strap under left grip panel with a letter prefix to identify the years made....Guru...saailer

I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/david_6df67de3b14de867