Good morning all, it is a cold rainy day in AZ so thought I would put together a post on a unique little double rifle, cape gun, double ristol (You decide) I came across a unique little rifle in a shop here in arizona. It is a restored and updated Cape Gun. The rifle started off as a 9.3x72R and 16 bore.
Hello Everyone. I just signed up to this forum. I found this site while researching the J.P. Sauer & Sohn (7.65 Cal.) pistol that was given to me by a family member.
Would anyone know if there is a way to match the serial # to the individual/unit to whom it was issued? My Great uncle obtained this pistol from a German prisoner during WW-II.
I do not have any details on where (battle/location) the handgun was obtained. The pistol is a 1st Police-variation (highpolish-finish with E/C acceptance mark, serial # 315XXX.) The weapon is in good condition and I have the original holster with the imprint of Otto Sindel, Berlin 1941. I appreaciate any information. I just registered also and so far it's pretty neat. I also have a J.P Sauer & Sohn, Suhl 7.65.
I also am trying to get information about this pistol. My father took it off a SS Officer during the liberation of Dachau. I haven't seen any that have the lower serial numbers like mine (#1859). The only difference that I see is a button or pin below the safety lever.
Mine has it and none of the others seem to have it. The condition is good except for a few scratches around the safety lever. I have shot it several times and it is a fun gun to shoot. It came with a holster that is stamped under the flap 'Genschow&Co 1940 Berlin' I don't think it is the original holster for this gun, but that was what he was wearing. If anyone has any info about this pistol, please pass it on. I have a JP Sauer & Sohn, Suhl pistol in 7.65 cal. It is marked 'Original Duralumin'.
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Serial number 223638. Also has the 'little man' stamping. Is this the update they made in the 1930's?
Very little info on the internet about these but they are fun to shoot and being made out of aluminum, they are light.To dismantle, it is a little different. Depress the rear sight and unscrew the cap on the rear of the bolt, then the bolt can come out and the slide can go forward and off the barrel. The barrel stays attached to the frame. Any historical info would be appreciated.