I'm looking for info. and value of a jp sauer and sons pistol?

Question

it belonged to my dad. it has jp sauer & sohn, suhl cal. 7,65 on the left side.on the left side trigger guard it has a small marking that i can't make out with the number 37 underneath it. it has black checkered handgrips with SS on the left side.on the right side it has PATENT, the #'s 316514, a small marking that i can't make out and the letter "N". it shoots 32 auto shells. can anyone give me any info about it , the approximate value would be nice too. it seems fairly old i know dad had it in the 60's and it shoots good and is in real good condition.it has a leather holster with it and a spare clip. i've seen model 38's on the net and it looks just like them. any help will be appreciateed.

Answer 1

Based on your description and the fact you say it looks like the J.P. Sauer & Sohn Model 38...

I think you have a J.P. Sauer & Sohn Model 1913 7.65mm (.32 ACP caliber here in the U.S.) 7 Shot, 3 " Barrel Semi-Automatic Pistol. The "SS" markings on the left grip are the initials for Sauer & Sohn..They were manufactured between 1913 & 1931 in Germany (Obviously)

In good to excellent condition they are valued between $85-$100 in todays market. You can ADD an additional $30 to the value for the Original J.P.S & S Holster and extra magazine if they are 100% Original. The holster should also have the "SS" markings stamped on it.......

Answer 2

auctionarms.com, gunbroker.com, gunsamerica.com, american-firearms.com........>Check these sites for the value & price of your pistol.*

Answer 3

http://www.cabelas.com/gun-inventory---owatonna---handgun---455311-jps32-owa.shtml

sounds more like this,
http://www.cruffler.com/historic-october00.html

http://www.gunsamerica.com/976972721/Guns/Pistols/S-Misc-Pistols/SAUER_SOHN_1913_25ACP.htm