JP Sauer & Sohn Chief Marshal Date of manufacture
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Old Stumpy
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While I can't tell you anything about this particular model, I can relate my experience with a J.P. Sauer and Sohn .22 rimfire revolver, if that might be of any help.
It was my first handgun, purchased in 1971. It was a Colt SAA replica, had fixed sights, and a zinc alloy frame and cylinder with a steel barrel and cylinder liners. Made in West Germany. The condition in 1971 as I obtained it made me think that it had to be as much as 10 years old.
Your revolver seems in excellent condition, but it may also have been produced in the 1960s or 1970s.
A little research indicates that Hawes was the importer.
One of these in .44 magnum sold for $325.00 from an on-line company recently.
It was my first handgun, purchased in 1971. It was a Colt SAA replica, had fixed sights, and a zinc alloy frame and cylinder with a steel barrel and cylinder liners. Made in West Germany. The condition in 1971 as I obtained it made me think that it had to be as much as 10 years old.
Your revolver seems in excellent condition, but it may also have been produced in the 1960s or 1970s.
A little research indicates that Hawes was the importer.
One of these in .44 magnum sold for $325.00 from an on-line company recently.
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RealGun
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Lack of repair parts would depress the value, but the four guns I have owned were good firearms.
I had a 44 mag in the early 80s and my Dad had a 45 Colt in the 70s. Both were well made guns. When they show up around my neck of the woods they bring $300-$350 in great condition like the OP’s.
The well used and worn bring $225-$250ish.
The well used and worn bring $225-$250ish.
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My first single action revolver was the same as the one you had: a J.P. Sauer Western Marshall in .22LR with a .22 Magnum cylinder. It was full size and had the zinc alloy frame with a black finish to it and white plastic grips. Don't remember what I paid for it but bought it sometime in the late '70s.
My first single action revolver was the same as the one you had: a J.P. Sauer Western Marshall in .22LR with a .22 Magnum cylinder. It was full size and had the zinc alloy frame with a black finish to it and white plastic grips. Don't remember what I paid for it but bought it sometime in the late '70s.
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That really resembles the old, scarce Herter's Powermag revolvers. I wouldn't be shocked to learn they were built by JPS. Off to the innerwebz!
ETA- Sure enough, the Powermags were a JP Sauer product.
ETA- Sure enough, the Powermags were a JP Sauer product.
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I think the Herter's .401 Power-Mag was pretty much the same gun as J. P. Sauer's Chief Marshall. It had a larger, upswept top strap that protected the adjustable rear sight, a ramp front sight, a slightly smaller size hammer spur, and oversized Rosewood grips.
I think the Herter's .401 Power-Mag was pretty much the same gun as J. P. Sauer's Chief Marshall. It had a larger, upswept top strap that protected the adjustable rear sight, a ramp front sight, a slightly smaller size hammer spur, and oversized Rosewood grips.
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Schmidt also made some of those guns at that time and were also imported by Herter's.
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I seem to recall seeing some .22 single action revolvers in the Herter's catalog. Not sure but I think these were made by H. Schmidt of West Germany.
I seem to recall seeing some .22 single action revolvers in the Herter's catalog. Not sure but I think these were made by H. Schmidt of West Germany.
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