Sauer, the forefather of Sig?

SIG is not "short" for SIG-Sauer. Both SIG and Sauer existed long before they partnered in making and marketing the pistols sold under the SIG-Sauer trade name.
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I will disagree with that assertion. SIG, or Sig, is often used as short-hand on SIG SAUER forums for SIG-Sauer, SIG Sauer, SIGARMS Inc, and now SIG SAUER®.

As a matter of fact, SIG :p even uses it to describe themselves on their own website. From the "About Us" on the SIG SAUER® website.
The American market was a vital part of SIG's business plan to continue to expand its market share and become an international leader in the small arms industry. January of 1985 marked the birth date of SIGARMS®, Inc.
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However, I agree that care regarding company names needs to be taken when talking about the companys' histories to avoid confusion.

Besides, I just noticed that Ballenxj did not use all caps for "Sig" so he must not have been referring to Schweizerische Industrie-Gesellschaft. :D
 
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The forefather of SIG is the "Swiss Railway Truck Company" circa 1853. They became SIG in 1863. According to the 2005 Gun Digest anyway.:)
 
Ballenxj,

Thanks for posting the pics of the old gun and it's holster.

It also gave some the opportunity to explain the relationship between Sauer and Sig. A piece of firearms history that most folks don't know.

The stamp on the holster looks like a pre Nazi German eagle. Do you have a closer pic of that?

tipoc
 
tipoc, thanks. :)
I no longer have the pistol in my possession, so I did a major crop of the image I do have to bring it in closer. Good thing I always try for hi resolution images because I might only get one shot at them. Pun intended. ;)
I hope this works for you.
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I think Sig was limited in their ability to export so crafted a deal in which they merged with Sauer in order to enjoy the trade benefits allowed by the company in W. Germany - Sauer & Son. Hence, Sig Sauer, the end result of that merger. I think that's how it went.
 
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Now that is a mark I have never seen before.
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Yeah, me either. As I said in the original post, the pistol was placed at around 1926 for date, which would put it directly between WWI & WWII.
It could very well be the insignia of a police department?
I dunno, but was hoping somebody here might have some information? :)
 
There are two crossed rifles over two leaves or feathers. It looks like the word "Akar". Looks like a mark of a private company more than a military mark.

tipoc
 
tipoc said:
There are two crossed rifles over two leaves or feathers. It looks like the word "Akar". Looks like a mark of a private company more than a military mark.
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Perhaps Sauer's own insignia or trademark back then? That would make sense. ;)
 
Well thanks to the internet it took all of 3 minutes to find some info on "AKAH" holsters.

The stamp is the mark of:

The proper holster would likely add $100-200 to the value, depending on condition. "D.R.G.M." is the trademark of Albrechr Kind, Berlin-Nurnberg. "Akah" and a crossed rifle emblem were also stamped on holsters made by this firm.
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http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php?t=523000

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/forum/Hand-Guns/Hand-Guns/Mauser-HSc-765-mm-WWII-pistol-234090?Page=2

tipoc
 
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