jp saur sohn ?

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Second Lieutenant

Points: 38

Feb 27, 2008 6:54 pm

dose any body know if jp saur sohn are good hand guns i just put a deposit on a single action 44 mag western marshal revolver it is about 20 years old it is like brand new any info would be great thank you

Chaindriven

General of the Army

Points: 1901

Mar 1, 2008 6:30 pm

Sergent Major,
J.P. Sauer made a variety of western styled singled action revolvers based in appearance on the Colt Single Action Army. The actual differences are slight and the caliber availability is different between each model.
The Western Marshal came in 357mag, 44mag, 45Colt, 45ACP, 44040, 9mm, 22LR and 22rimfire magnum. The Federal Marshal, was slightly different which was chambered for 357mag, 44mag, and 45 Colt.

I own the Chief Marshal chambered in .357 magnum and has a 6.5" barrel, tall blade front sight and adjustable rear sight. My revolver was manufactured in 1963. In the day, it was considered a target revolver. I generally feed it .38 Specials. I have enjoyed shooting it. The gun will produce very favorable targets.

A word to the wise, the action is a true single action. Not like the new Ruger Black Hawks. You must pull the hammer to half cock to rotate the cylinder to load and unload it. Then, and this is VERY important, pull the hammer to full cock carefully keeping your thumb on the hammer, pulling the trigger to ease the hammer to rest. It will rest on the firing pin. Always carry it on an empty chamber. Also if you don't do as I write, and ease the hammer to rest from half cocked, the timing lug will SCORE your cylinder. Again from half cock it must be 'carefully' fully cocked to release the cylinder timing lug and prevent damaging the cylinder. Look at my gun. I have a slight score from allowing others less acquainted with original single actions to handle my firearm. Otherwise it is in pristine condition for a gun that is 45 years old. Good luck and enjoy your single action.

"When you're determined to survive, you leave nothing to chance."

avp

Second Lieutenant

Points: 38

Mar 2, 2008 3:34 pm

thank you colonel for the info i did not relize that there was so much info i will follow your instructions thank you

Chaindriven

General of the Army

Points: 1901

Mar 2, 2008 8:42 pm

You are truly welcome my friend. One of the responsibilities of firearm ownership is research and education. I was happy to see your post and inquiry regarding this revolver.

Not many fancy the single actions. I have always had a soft spot for them.
They played a fascinating role in our American history.

If RnG can be of any further assistance, please don't hesitate to ask.

"When you're determined to survive, you leave nothing to chance."