Sauer & sohn behorden

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I' m new to TFL and found the forum while searching for info on my new pistol. I just purchased a Sauer & Sohn Behorden. I've learned a lot about it and have an exploded parts schematic but there is one question that I can't find an answer for. Is there any way to decock the pistol without dry firing it or breaking it down? I would appreciate any help. I am really fond of older 32cal autos and have several 1905 and 1917 Savages.
 
Welcome to TFL. As to your decocking problem, I would suggest getting some 32 ACP snap caps. In a pinch you can use a spent casing but I'd only use a case two or three times before replacing it. That's what I do with my Colt 1903.
 
I am agreeing with burrhead....I have to use snap caps in my Ortiges and from what I can see I would do the same for that Saur. Otherwise you might snap off the tip of the fireing pin.
 
To answer the question, no. Get some snap caps or use fired cases; those firing pins break easily when the gun is dryfired. If nothing else is available insert a dowel rod or a plain pencil (eraser end first) into the barrel to cushion the firing pin.

Jim
 
Thanks for the info but it created a new question. I have a spent casing that came with my NAA Guardian. It fits easily back in the Guardian and in both of my 32acp 1905 Savages but it won't go in the Behorden. Why? Am I doing something wrong? I even tried a little lube but didn't want force it.
 
Everything that is machined is made to a set of tolerances' high and low. The chambers in the other guns are probably just a little looser than the Sauer the brass expanded to fit the other chambers but because the Sauer chambers are "tighter" the fired brass is too tight to fit the Sauer. Not unusual and it happens, not so much on pistols very common on rifles. I have a coupe of 308's that I can't interchange the brass unless I do a full resize. The Germans were very big on precise tolerances and that is probably The problem:), I doubt that you are doing anything wrong or that anything is wrong with your pistol. ADDED, that is assuming the there is nothing wrong with the chamber of your Sauer such as corrosion or damaged.
 
Thank you, that makes sense. I know about German engineering and this pistol has a very tight action and excellent, clean bore. It really seems that it wasn't fired much and was very well maintained before I acquired it.
 
I finally got to the range with my new Behorden and it is unbelievable. The action functioned flawlessly and I got some of the tightest groupings I've ever shot. The only drawback is a missing transfer bar on the loaded cartridge indicator, the spring and indicator are intact but the bar that activates it is missing. After some research I have not found anywhere to buy a used replacement. I was wondering about having one made. Does anyone know a place that offers such a service and would the cost make it prohibitive? I do have a copy of the patent drawings.
 
Any gunsmith should be able to make that bar given a drawing or some idea what it looks like and how it works. IIRC, there are some drawings on the web - try Google.

As to cost - it won't be cheap, since there will be a lot of cut and try involved, but since the cost is about all labor the price should be negotiable.

Jim
 
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