Hawes Western Six Shooter .22 Rimfire SAO Revolver, 5.5 in Barrel, West German J. P. Sauer & Sohn, Bright Plated, 6-Shot
West German-made by J. P. Sauer & Sohn and imported by Hawes Firearms Co., this Western Six Shooter pairs a 5.5 in barrel with a six-shot .22 Rimfire cylinder in a classic single-action-only layout. It wears a bright plated finish with pearlescent synthetic grips and fixed SAA-style sights. Import and proof markings are present, tying it to its 1960s–1970s era production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: Scratches and blemishes are present on multiple surfaces. The plated finish shows widespread and noticeable loss across the revolver.
What's Included
- Hawes Western Six Shooter .22 Rimfire revolver
Manufactured in West Germany by J. P. Sauer & Sohn and brought into the U.S. by Hawes Firearms Co. of Los Angeles, this revolver reflects the robust build and clear import/maker markings associated with that partnership.
Markings include the Hawes import line and "Made in Western Germany by J. P. Sauer & Sohn," along with small proof/inspection stamps near the barrel/frame junction.
The configuration is true to a Western-style single-action revolver: six-shot fluted cylinder, single-action-only mechanism with an exposed hammer, and fixed SAA-style sights consisting of a blade front and groove rear. The barrel measures 5.5 in, balancing sight radius and handling for a .22 Rimfire wheelgun.
Construction is all steel, including the barrel, frame, receiver, and cylinder, with a bright plated finish over the major components. The grips are pearlescent synthetic, adding a period-correct look that complements the plated metalwork.
Functional details include a right-side ejector rod housing with a knurled ejector-rod head and a cylindrical base pin retained by a transverse screw. These features align with the revolver’s traditional SAA-style layout while maintaining the compact, lightweight feel expected of a rimfire six-shooter.