ward01
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Post by ward01 on Sept 9, 2011 9:43:40 GMT -5
In general, what is the quality of the Herters revolvers as manufactured in West Germany in the '60's?
Every once in while one pops up for sale usually at rather reasonable prices.
Thanks for your opinions....
Ward
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Post by Lee Martin on Sept 9, 2011 10:11:21 GMT -5
The old Herters were built by Sauer & Sohn and are stout single-actions. Asthetics aside, their only downside were the plastic grips (very prone to cracking). There's an article on my website with more history on them if you're interested. -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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Post by riorider on Sept 9, 2011 11:22:05 GMT -5
I have one in 401 power mag and one in 44 mag and I like the big ugly hand grips as they fill your hand you son of a b_ _ _ _ as Rooster Cogburn would say!!!!!!!!!!Gotta Love Em!
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ward01
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Post by ward01 on Sept 9, 2011 11:31:18 GMT -5
Thanks for pointing me to the article. Are they worth owning? Other than grips, do they break easily?
Ward
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Post by Lee Martin on Sept 9, 2011 11:52:30 GMT -5
In my opinion, they're worth owning. I have three 401 PowerMags and they're all strong shooters. -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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Post by Bear Claw Chris Lappe on Sept 9, 2011 14:08:01 GMT -5
I had a J.P. Sauer & Sohn Hawes Western Marshall, that IIRC is basically the same gun and it was great, solid and very well put together.
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Post by needsmostuff on Sept 9, 2011 16:15:36 GMT -5
I like these enough that I have started looking for the unloved, price is right copies. Had a Hi Hunter/Hawes 44 (same gun) also that was as fine of shooter as you could ask for. This one got traded for a .401 herters and I miss it (although it came real close to becoming a sheriff shorty)  That brings me to my question. Are Herter's and Hawes grip-frames swap able ? I like the Hawes as it is better for 1 piece grips. As I never had these two on the same bench at the same time I have been left wondering. Did not mean to hijack the thread so back to your question. If it's affordable and in good working condition be fearless. If it's priced the same as a Ruger, back away. You'll never get your money out of it.(Except maybe the 401s because of the" odd" factor). Don't buy it for status , you won't get any. Buy it for shooting fun , it will give you that. |
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jcn59
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Post by jcn59 on Oct 27, 2011 22:44:07 GMT -5
YEEEEEW HAAAWES! Yee Herters didn't sound right......made my own grips.  |
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Post by Lee Martin on Oct 28, 2011 7:47:20 GMT -5
You interested in making a little money on the side? I'd love a set just like that for one of my PowerMags. -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2011 7:57:33 GMT -5
Really well done. Is that walnut?
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bigkahunasix
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Post by bigkahunasix on Oct 28, 2011 23:32:36 GMT -5
Like Lee, I would be interested in a new set of grips for my .44mag.
You will like the old Herters/Hawes, they are hell-for-stout and most I've had were darned accurate.
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Post by hairy on Oct 29, 2011 8:35:17 GMT -5
Or if you look long and hard you might find a Herter's World Famous Hudson Bay Model Perfect Rosewood Checkered Grip Set that was an optional item from the catalog for your PowerMag. If my memory serves me they were made and imported from India. The original owner of this .357 PowerMag also bought the gun belt and holster for it and was a former employee of Herter's here in Waseca.  |
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