J.P.Sauer 44 Magnum S/A revolver??
sa...@hhs.net
never seen this particular brand, or model before.
(They also had a spare cylinder with it, I think it was 44/40? I was
under the impression that 44 Mag and 44/40 were different diameters?)
It is well-used with plenty of holster wear and scratches on the wooden
grips, but appears very sound mechanically. It looks like something an
old fisherman might have carried many days. They are asking $210,
which translates to maybe $175 and a "free" box of ammo.
I've found a J.P.Sauer website, but they only show rifles and
shotguns...
Does anyone out there have any experience, knowledge, or advice about
this particular handgun?
Regards to all,
Jerry.
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Fred Cerutti
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Jerry,
Git thee to the gunshop at the opening bell Monday and snag that puppy! The
CAShooters I know hold these guns in VERY high regard, many feel that they
were some of the best single action sixguns ever made. A separate 44-40
cylinder really sweetens the deal. If it is mechanically sound , how can one
go wrong at $175.00!?!
Fred Cerutti
Seriously, I'll buy it sight unseen from you if you don't like it. My word
on it.
ESchuls
JP Sauer made these back in the seventies, i believe, and they were first rate.
If it is in good mechanical shape, minimum play in the cylinder, minimum
barrel/cylinder gap, good bore and chambers, it is a good buy at $175.
JP Sauer is the "Sauer" in "SIG-SAUER" which is a joint venture between the
German firm of Sauer and the Swiss firm of SIG.
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Kagami101
#never seen this particular brand, or model before.
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They are a German manufacturer that made single actions throughout the 60's and
70's. Similar revolvers were marketed by Hawes as the "Western Marshal" and
such.
The quality is rather good. Not a Swiss safe, but they will take a pounding and
work well. If you are looking for affordable "cowboy guns" and not afraid of
one that has seen previous use, go for it. The price seems right.
They are currently imported in a new version by EAA as the "Big Bore Bounty
Hunter". Mine has "HWM" stamped on several parts of the gun. It is probably a
code for the Manufacturer, but I like to think it means "Hawes Western Marshal"
just for nostalgia's sake. :)
As for the 44 Mag/Spec/44-40 combo, those are pretty common. Load some 44-40
dummies using .429 lead bullets and see if they chamber. If so, you have no
problem.
I had a Rossi M92 carbine that had a .430 barrel and would shoot the .429
bullets fine as long as I used Winchester or Starline brass. If I used
Remington I was in trouble and had to size the bullets down to work. :P
Todd