I have inherited a Iver Johnson's SxS Hercules Grade double barrel shotgun, and I know nothing about it, gauge, choke, nothing...lol. This is what I do know, 2 triggers, 28" barrels, on the right side it is stamped Iver Johnson Arms and Cycle Works Canada Ltd Montreal Made in Cobourg, on the left side it is stamped Hercules Grade, what I believe would be the S/N is stamped 2848, no patent pending dates that I can find, also has an F stamped on the underside left barrel and an M stamped on the right, pistol grip cap says Iver Johnson, and the butt cap says Iver Johnson with an Owl. If anyone has any info could point me in the direction of where I could find some, it would be greatly appreciated.
![Image]()
![Image]()
![Image]()
Dalyc
Iver Johnson SxS Hercules
I have inherited a Iver Johnson's SxS Hercules Grade double barrel shotgun, and I know nothing about it, gauge, choke, nothing...lol. This is what I do know, 2 triggers, 28" barrels, on the right side it is stamped Iver Johnson Arms and Cycle Works Canada Ltd Montreal Made in Cobourg, on the left side it is stamped Hercules Grade, what I believe would be the S/N is stamped 2848, no patent pending dates that I can find, also has an F stamped on the underside left barrel and an M stamped on the right, pistol grip cap says Iver Johnson, and the butt cap says Iver Johnson with an Owl. If anyone has any info could point me in the direction of where I could find some, it would be greatly appreciated.
![Image]()
![Image]()
![Image]()
Assembled by H. W. Cooey Machine and Arms Company, Ltd. of Cobourg, Ontario
Iver Johnson Hercules | cooey
www.shotgunworld.com
Nice examples
Lot Detail - (C^) IVER JOHNSON HERCULES GRADE SXS 12 BORE SHOTGUN (12 BORE).
joesalter.ca
Iver Johnson Hercules | cooey
Iver Johnson 12ga side x side
Hi I just purchased an Iver Johnson shotgun serial#14379 with each barrel stamped with an F and one barrel has an S stamped on it, it appears to be 3" chambers any information would be appreciated, year of manufacturing and ammunition mostly thanks
www.shotgunworld.com
Nice examples
Lot Detail - (C^) IVER JOHNSON HERCULES GRADE SXS 12 BORE SHOTGUN (12 BORE).
Canadian Iver Johnson Shotgun 12ga
What I know I have gathered from various internet searches, an article in Double Gun Journal, and a catalog from 1934 (picture included, below). So, keep that in mind. I do own two Iver Johnson Skeet-ers.
The Hercules is an inexpensive but robust shotgun. It also used the term "Hammer Forged" in place of "Hercules." It was also was the basis for an upgraded version called "Skeet-er." The guns were manufactured in the late 1920s and 30s.
"Iver Johnson had a contract with the H. W .Cooey Machine and Arms Co of Cobourg Ontaro to assemble shotguns starting in 1932 up until at least 1939. Cooey was a Canadian firearms manufacturer in Cobourg Ontario. The Hercules double barrel shotguns were finished and assembled at the Cooey plant. The information regarding the Iver Johnson-Cooey connection was taken from the Cooey book by John Belton."
The parts were most likely manufactured in the U.S. and assembled at the Cooey plant in Ontario.
![Image]()
The Hercules is an inexpensive but robust shotgun. It also used the term "Hammer Forged" in place of "Hercules." It was also was the basis for an upgraded version called "Skeet-er." The guns were manufactured in the late 1920s and 30s.
"Iver Johnson had a contract with the H. W .Cooey Machine and Arms Co of Cobourg Ontaro to assemble shotguns starting in 1932 up until at least 1939. Cooey was a Canadian firearms manufacturer in Cobourg Ontario. The Hercules double barrel shotguns were finished and assembled at the Cooey plant. The information regarding the Iver Johnson-Cooey connection was taken from the Cooey book by John Belton."
The parts were most likely manufactured in the U.S. and assembled at the Cooey plant in Ontario.
This Iver Johnson shotgun with a Canadian address reflects a time in Canada's branch-plant economy, where products were assembled in Canada, to avoid tarrifs on imports.
You will find H&R single shots and Lakefield Mossbergs with Canadian roll stamps, as well as these Iver Johnson shotguns.
It would be interesting to know if there was any significant Canadian content in the assembly of these US guns in Canada.
Ultimately, Winchester bought H.W. Cooey, and the Lakefield plant is now owned by Savage.
You will find H&R single shots and Lakefield Mossbergs with Canadian roll stamps, as well as these Iver Johnson shotguns.
It would be interesting to know if there was any significant Canadian content in the assembly of these US guns in Canada.
Ultimately, Winchester bought H.W. Cooey, and the Lakefield plant is now owned by Savage.
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
