Hawes Western Marshal .44 Rem Magnum Single-Action Revolver, 6 Inch, West German J.P. Sauer & Sohn (1975), Blued, Brass-Grip Frame
This Hawes Western Marshal is a large-frame .44 Rem Magnum single-action revolver made in Germany by J.P. Sauer & Sohn in 1975 and imported by Hawes Firearms Co., Los Angeles. Built on the classic Colt Single Action Army pattern, it features a 6 inch barrel, fixed sights, and a blued steel construction with a brass-alloy trigger guard and backstrap. West German proof marks and importer rollmarks are present, underscoring its documented origin and era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The blued finish shows thinning at the muzzle and a visible cylinder turn line. The single-action mechanism remains solid and delivers the characteristic four clicks when cocking the hammer. The original rosewood grips are structurally sound and show smoothing from handling.
What’s Included
- Hawes Western Marshal .44 Rem Magnum revolver (6 inch barrel)
Manufactured in West Germany by J.P. Sauer & Sohn (now part of Sig Sauer), this Western Marshal represents the robust German-made iteration of the classic SAA-style revolver. It is a six-shot, single-action-only design with a fluted cylinder, an external hammer, and the traditional right-side loading gate. The ejector features a crescent-head button for positive case extraction.
The revolver is configured with a steel frame, cylinder, and barrel in a blued finish, paired with a brass-alloy trigger guard and backstrap that add both visual contrast and period-correct styling. Fixed sights consist of a front blade and a rear topstrap groove for a straightforward, durable sight picture.
The 6 inch barrel is rollmarked "WESTERN MARSHAL .44 MAG. CAL." and the gun bears West German proofs, including the German nitro proof (eagle over N) and the Kiel proof-house symbol. The frame also carries the importer rollmark "HAWES FIREARMS CO. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, GERMANY," clearly identifying its import history and origin. Made in Germany, it embodies the well-regarded Sauer build quality of the 1970s.
Chambered in .44 Rem Magnum, the Western Marshal offers classic single-action operation with a sturdy large-frame build. The smooth, uncheckered hardwood grips complement the traditional profile while maintaining a clean, period look in line with its SAA-pattern heritage.