ID on Western Style revolver?
This .22, 6-shot, single-action revolver has the following history:
My father's uncle was stationed in Germany in the early 1960s. While he was there, he purchased this (supposedly from the PX) as a gift for my grandfather. It passed down to my father, who just got it out for my brother and I to decide over (I let my brother "have" it, but it's in my possession).
There is no brand on the gun. The only markings on it are:
"Made in Western Germany A957" on the left side of the barrel.
".22 S.L.LR.Caliber" on the right side of the barrel.
"A957" on the lower portion of the trigger guard.
It is possible the "A" in A957 is actually a small triangle. It's hard to tell.
The handles appear to be plastic, not ivory.
(sorry for the poor-quality pics, my camera literally JUST gave up and I used my cell-phone).
I was on the trail of thinking it was a Great Western Arms revolver, but all their revolvers were made in California - this one clearly says Western Germany. The grips are plastic "stag horn" style. Any Ideas?
My father's uncle was stationed in Germany in the early 1960s. While he was there, he purchased this (supposedly from the PX) as a gift for my grandfather. It passed down to my father, who just got it out for my brother and I to decide over (I let my brother "have" it, but it's in my possession).
There is no brand on the gun. The only markings on it are:
"Made in Western Germany A957" on the left side of the barrel.
".22 S.L.LR.Caliber" on the right side of the barrel.
"A957" on the lower portion of the trigger guard.
It is possible the "A" in A957 is actually a small triangle. It's hard to tell.
The handles appear to be plastic, not ivory.
(sorry for the poor-quality pics, my camera literally JUST gave up and I used my cell-phone).
I was on the trail of thinking it was a Great Western Arms revolver, but all their revolvers were made in California - this one clearly says Western Germany. The grips are plastic "stag horn" style. Any Ideas?
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Looks like a descent quality one. Might have been made by Sauer who made the best of the German single action repos after the war. If it doesn't have their name on it, look for their Trade Mark which took the form of a small three armed pinwheel.
Even if it is one of the early Sauer steel receiver single actions, wouldn't be a big buck item, unfortunately. If it's in time and locks up tight, $150-$300 range.0 -
quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
Looks like a descent quality one. Might have been made by Sauer who made the best of the German single action repos after the war. If it doesn't have their name on it, look for their Trade Mark which took the form of a small three armed pinwheel.
Even if it is one of the early Sauer steel receiver single actions, wouldn't be a big buck item, unfortunately. If it's in time and locks up tight, $150-$300 range.
I'm thinking JP Sauer, too. Look at the similar "Triangle A" on this one.0 -
JP Sauer&Sons. I had one in the early '60,s in 357 that was brought back. 0
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