JP Saur & Sohns

[Bill Amsden]

Any of you folks know anything about this company. My Uncle has a matching set of two pistols, one in 22LR/22mag and another in .45LC. Same frames, shaped like the Colt .45 army. I see that at some point and time they may have merged and now is Sig Saur.........Haven't found a lot of info yet but still looking, just wanted some input if any from those who might know or are familiar with the guns.

 

[wolf_fire]

Does it say "Western Marshal" or "Montana Marshal" on the barrel (the .22)?

 

[Bill Amsden]

It does say Western Marshall on the .22.

 

[wolf_fire]

It does say Western Marshall on the .22.

The piece itself should be worth a few hundred depending on condition. I've seen them as low as $100 and as high as $450... most average around $250-300 if in good shape.

Here is a little history of the company:
Sauer & Sohn - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

They were made in, from what I recall, Germany and in the 1980's, were bought out by Sig Sauer, if memory serves correctly.

This is all recollection on my part and I have been known to recollect incorrectly at times.

Hopefully, this gives you a starting point to get more research.

 

[Bill Amsden]

Thanks for the info Wolf....Not a lot of value I see, kind of what I suspected.

 

[wolf_fire]

Thanks for the info Wolf....Not a lot of value I see, kind of what I suspected.

No problem. I just wish my information was a bit more extensive. Also, I'm not familiar with the .44 LC. I believe Sauer and Sohn had a .44 magnum, but I have no recollection of a .44 LC.

 

[Capt. Frank]

J.P. Sauer is Germany's oldest gun maker from the 1790's. I only have experiece with their shotguns, which are of excellent quality, they also make rifles and have a current web site. The German Gun Owners Association would be an excellent source of information about Sauer's guns..