Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this single-shot shotgun today for a penny-start auction; this is the Iver Johnson Champion!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Iver Johnson
Model: Champion
Serial: 77321
Caliber: .410 Bore
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 28"
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Round Knob Stock and Forearm
Action: Single-Shot
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Iver Johnson Champion single-shot shotgun reflects the long and adaptive history of Iver Johnson as an American manufacturer, whose roots date back to 1871 and span more than a century of firearms production. Known for combining practical design with affordability, Iver Johnson benefited from innovative minds within its ranks, including figures such as O.F. Mossberg and Andrew Fyrberg, whose mechanical contributions helped establish the company’s reputation for safe and reliable arms. As the firm evolved—shedding its bicycle and motorcycle ventures to concentrate on firearms amid growing civilian demand and wartime expansion—it solidified its place as a dependable supplier of utilitarian sporting and defensive firearms. The Champion line fits squarely within this tradition, offering a straightforward design intended for broad appeal and everyday use.
Model: Champion
Serial: 77321
Caliber: .410 Bore
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 28"
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Round Knob Stock and Forearm
Action: Single-Shot
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Iver Johnson Champion single-shot shotgun reflects the long and adaptive history of Iver Johnson as an American manufacturer, whose roots date back to 1871 and span more than a century of firearms production. Known for combining practical design with affordability, Iver Johnson benefited from innovative minds within its ranks, including figures such as O.F. Mossberg and Andrew Fyrberg, whose mechanical contributions helped establish the company’s reputation for safe and reliable arms. As the firm evolved—shedding its bicycle and motorcycle ventures to concentrate on firearms amid growing civilian demand and wartime expansion—it solidified its place as a dependable supplier of utilitarian sporting and defensive firearms. The Champion line fits squarely within this tradition, offering a straightforward design intended for broad appeal and everyday use.
Chambered in .410 bore, this Champion features a 28-inch barrel, blued finish, and a simple bead front sight, making it well-suited for small game hunting, pest control, and training new shooters. The single-shot break-action emphasizes ease of operation, inherent safety, and mechanical reliability, while the smooth wood round knob stock and forearm maintain a classic, workmanlike appearance. Though modest in configuration, the Champion embodies the philosophy that guided much of Iver Johnson’s output: accessible, durable firearms built to meet the practical needs of American shooters. Today, examples like this serve as both functional sporting arms and representative artifacts of a company that played a significant role in the evolution of the U.S. firearms industry.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.




