Pa just gave me a single action revolver he bought about 30yrs ago. I'm curious about it and thought I would turn to the experts for more information.
On the starboard side of the 6" barrel, it reads, " .357 mag cal 'Western Marshal'.
On the port side, inscribed is, "Hawes Firearms Co./ Los Angeles, California/ Made in West Germany by/ J.P.Sauer & Sohn"
The Serial number appears on both the barrel (portside at the frame junction) and on the bottom of the frame just forward of the trigger guard. It reads, "H85xx".
The condition of the weapon is around 75%, mostly surface rust spots from lack of maintenance (holstered for the last 15yr), and some wearing of the blue on the high spots. Most notably is the lack of a rear sight where it was completely removed to mount a Bushnell Magnum Phantom 1.3x scope. The top rail of the frame has been drilled and tapped to accept two mounting screws.
What I would like to do is have the pistol refurbished as much as is possible and use it as a range toy. I had thought it was a DA revolver suitable for work, but it's not so there isn't much else I can do but take her out every once in a while for remembrance sake.
Is the weapon worth refinishing and repairing? Would it be expensive? Is there any value to the weapon? Is JP Sauer related to Sig Sauer? Would it be hard to find the adjustable rear sight mechanism?
Any information is most appreciated.
On the starboard side of the 6" barrel, it reads, " .357 mag cal 'Western Marshal'.
On the port side, inscribed is, "Hawes Firearms Co./ Los Angeles, California/ Made in West Germany by/ J.P.Sauer & Sohn"
The Serial number appears on both the barrel (portside at the frame junction) and on the bottom of the frame just forward of the trigger guard. It reads, "H85xx".
The condition of the weapon is around 75%, mostly surface rust spots from lack of maintenance (holstered for the last 15yr), and some wearing of the blue on the high spots. Most notably is the lack of a rear sight where it was completely removed to mount a Bushnell Magnum Phantom 1.3x scope. The top rail of the frame has been drilled and tapped to accept two mounting screws.
What I would like to do is have the pistol refurbished as much as is possible and use it as a range toy. I had thought it was a DA revolver suitable for work, but it's not so there isn't much else I can do but take her out every once in a while for remembrance sake.
Is the weapon worth refinishing and repairing? Would it be expensive? Is there any value to the weapon? Is JP Sauer related to Sig Sauer? Would it be hard to find the adjustable rear sight mechanism?
Any information is most appreciated.
