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Sauer in Suhl
S = Sauer in Suhl, Prussia stamped percussion revolver after the British 1851 patent for double action only (in 1855 the patent issued for double- and single action) The frame is built the German way in two pieces and the connection "covered" with zig-zag-lines, see bottom in front of cylinder and where the breech connects with the bridge over the cylinder. Uncommon is the trigger protection, and it is the first time my friends and I saw this, and as far as I know, it is not mentioned in the literature. The mighty revolver has caliber .45, a 7c" barrel, almost 100% bright blue, crisp checkered grips and is in excellent condition. The wooden case contains all accessories including a Braun & Bloem, Düsseldorf marked box for caps. Probably unique set. $9,000.
ex Sauer in Suhl collection as documented with the I/10 shown on the right side of the frame. The Sauer collection was auctioned after the German unification. It is probably a pre-production revolver influenced by the early British Adams revolvers double-action-only, cal. circa 8mm ~ .34, 4¾" septennial barrel with dovetail front-sight, typical for the Suhl production a two-part frame with a zig-zag-engraving covering the connection, the frame is slightly engraved. As fashionable for the time kept in the white. Crisp checkered wooden grips . Important revolver in very fine condition $1,900.
ex Sauer in Suhl collection as documented with the I/25 shown on the right side of the frame, additional number TI094, and on the left lug a stamp like a 8 with an arrow. ► The Sauer collection was auctioned after the German unification. It is probably a pre-production revolver, cal. circa 9mm ~ .38, 4¾" septennial barrel with dovetail front-sight, typical for the Suhl production a two-part frame with a zig-zag-engraving covering the connection, most of the bright blue on barrel and cylinder remaining, very decorative black hard-rubber grips showing an Ulan with Pickelhaube on horse-back. Important revolver in very fine condition $1,500.
Midlothian, Texas 76065