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Bit on a western Marshall. 357, 6 1/2 inch. 90 percent. I have ben itching for a SA. If I read right the 67 on the barrel is year. No transfer bar, frame mounted firing pin so carry 5. A close copy of colt, no added sight in the top strap, just the groove

Reports I read say pretty accurate, light trigger, well made. We'll see. Gotta go play cowboy now

Very cool. I have a soft spot for cheap (no offense) knock offs of the SAA from years back. Congrats and enjoy.

Do not let biden know he wants everything except single shots.

Hawes revolvers were very well made by J.P Sauer in Germany and had a pretty good reputation back then.

Took it out today. Shoots low with me just holding the top of sight in notch and 6 o'clock hold. Gave it more front sight and brought it up. Way better than needing a 2 inch tall front. Grouped 3 inches or so at 20. Considering I am the shakiest gun in the west and have really old eyes that is ok.

Somewhere around 1971 (?) I got a
Hawes Marshall.

I hope I was just unlucky. After shooting it numerous
times the hammer would NOT stay cocked.
It was not properly heat treated and SOFT.

I removed the hammer & filed the notch deeper.
That worked * a while *. I had to repeat that several times before I got rid of it.

Hopefully yours isn’t like that one.

I hate to bear bad news but that’s how it was.

Heads Up for a soft hammer.

My comment was directed towards their supposed prices as opposed to their quality. You never saw a Hawes or Great Western (another quality SAA knock off) around here. They were always in Gun Price Guides very cheap, but you never saw one.

I have a 44 magnum that is a good shooter. Here's hoping that yours is as well.