Hawes Western Six Shooter .22 Rimfire SAO Revolver, 5.5 Inch, German-Made by J.P. Sauer, Blued, Fixed Sights
This Hawes Western Six Shooter is a German-made J.P. Sauer & Sohn single-action rimfire revolver imported by Hawes Firearms Co. It features a 5.5-inch steel barrel, a six-shot fluted cylinder, and a blued steel finish throughout. Fixed sights, classic Western lines with a full-length ejector rod housing, and molded stag-style grips complete the package. Notable markings include the Hawes Los Angeles import stamp, Germany origin marking, and assorted German proof and inspection stamps.
Two cylinders are included, with one stamped "M" on the rear face, suggesting a magnum-designated cylinder.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Per the gunsmith, sell "as is." The revolver needs its cylinders replaced. The rear of the cylinders, where the hammer engages to cycle the action, shows significant wear. The ejector rod housing’s front retaining screw (cross screw at the barrel lug) is missing, so the housing is not fully secured.
What’s Included
- Two cylinders; one is "M"-stamped on the rear face
- Box/case: Not included (any shown in photos is for photography only)
Built by J.P. Sauer & Sohn in Germany and imported by Hawes Firearms Co., this Western Six Shooter carries clear origin and import markings along with German proof/inspection stamps. The model is marked "WESTERN SIX SHOOTER," tying it directly to Hawes' lineup of Western-style single-actions.
The configuration is classic: single-action-only operation, a 5.5-inch steel barrel, and a full-length ejector rod housing. The revolver uses a six-shot fluted cylinder and fixed sights consisting of a front blade and a topstrap groove rear, all finished in blued steel.
It wears two-piece white/brown molded stag-style hard-plastic grips and uses an external hammer. The blued finish is applied across the frame, cylinder, receiver, and barrel for a uniform, traditional appearance.
Chambered in .22 Rimfire with a 6-round capacity, this example includes two cylinders; one is stamped "M" on the rear face, suggesting a magnum-designated cylinder. Assorted German proof and inspection stamps further document its manufacture and import history.