Hawes .22 - Frame Material?

[doctorj77]

Does anyone know what material was used in the frame construction of a Hawes .22mag SA revolver? I'm sure the barrel is likely steel, maybe cylinder too. But wondering what the rest of its made up of. I'm just hoping its not that matchbox car Zamak material

Thanks

 

[PetahW]

The ones I've seen were made by Sauer, and had alloy frames & steel chamber inserts in the cylinders, so don't get your hopes up..................

"J.P. Sauer & Sohn (Hawes) Western Sixshooter Single Action Revolver, Made in Germany, 22LR with 5 1/2" steel-lined barrel, alloy frame, black finish, brass grip frame, two-piece wood grips."

http://www.gunsamerica.com/Classifieds/View/_906534594.aspx

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[Bill DeShivs]

Yep-zinc. It holds up pretty well in the Sauers, though.