I inherited a Iver Johnson 16 gauge single shot, I cant find a serial number, do you know were it might be?

Answer 1

older shotguns like that many times did not have a serial number at all. If it did, it would be either on the bottom of the receiver near the trigger, or on the side of the receiver.

Answer 2

Sounds like you have an older Iver Johnson "Champion" Model Single Shot Shotgun. They were manufactured with an exposed hammer,plain full choke barrel, and a plain pistol grip stock. These guns were mass produced between
1909-1956. Since serialized firearms didn't start until the early 1960's.Your shotgun probably doesn't have a serial number to begin with. If you do have one of these I can give you additional information if you are interested.

Answer 3

It is possibly on the barrel underneath. where it lies along the wood. and almost all guns have serial. i have one from the 1800 with serial numbers. i have a bolt action 16 gauge johnson. they have serial numbers. how do i know more than these ppl and im 13? i do though

Answer 4

If a s/n is not redily visible on the barrel or reciever,
It was made before serial numbers were required by law.
So...
There isn't one.
That's OK.
Being as it was made BEFORE s/n's were required,
It doesn't need one.
If you want to add some specific marking with an electric pencil to assure you can identify your specific gun, (a wise decision) I recomend initialing it on the inside of the trigger guard in small letters.