The guy at Gander mountain said its just to look at, you can't really use it.
2007-09-17 15:03:27 · 7 answers · asked by heartofgold 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Rule#1 Don't believe that the clerk at Gander Mountain has a clue what he is talking about...lol
You didn't mention what caliber J.P. Sauer & Son you have the Model 1913 .32 caliber (7.65 engraved on the gun)or 25ACP caliber. They are both functional weapons despite their age. As long as they are not defective or missing parts, they are perfectly capable of being fired with modern american made ammunition. You can buy standard ammunition in these calibers almost anywhere..(Even Gander Mountain).....If the gun is in very poor shape I would certainly tell you to have a Gunsmith at your local Gun Shop (NOT Gander Mountain) check just to be sure it is safe and functional
2007-09-17 15:36:17 · answer #1 · answered by JD 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have been collecting semi-auto pistols since 1968 and I shoot all of them. (of course I don't buy a gun that is in bad shape) It is always worth the money to have a gunsmith to check out your gun. I have found some with bulged barrels and cracked receivers. Those things do not show on the outside. But can and will cause injury if not repaired or replaced. I have a Sauer & Sonns .32 and it is a good little shooter. I have found most young clerks in the box stores know nothing about what they sell. The best for knowledge that I have run across were the ones at Cabela's and the ones at Sportsmans Warehouse.
Sarge
2007-09-18 18:48:04 · answer #2 · answered by sargeArmy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any old gun should be thoroughly examined by a qualified gunsmith, not the clerk at Gander Mountain.
I doubt if you could fire modern +P ammo in it but it might be O.K. for mild stuff.
You'll want the gunsmith to okay the gun before shooting anything in it.
2007-09-17 22:18:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Gander Mountain has some of the best, most experienced smiths there are in the US. If one of them said not to fire it, I'd suggest you not fire it. You probably should have asked why, but something tells me you already know why.
2007-09-18 00:42:48 · answer #4 · answered by randkl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not going to argue this without having a smith look at it...
but I found you a link ti the gun's history...
2007-09-18 11:35:34 · answer #5 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have it checked out by a qualified gunsmith. The gun may be in excellent shape mechnically.
2007-09-18 06:55:08 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could probably use it, just inspect it first for defects as well as broken/damaged/missing parts!
2007-09-17 23:22:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋