4-Shot Sauer Bär Pistol

Published on June 6, 2015
Duration: 7:19

The Sauer Bär pistol, produced between 1899 and 1914, is a unique German pocket pistol designed by Burkhard Bär. It features a distinctive four-shot mechanism with two barrels and a rotating square cylinder block, originally chambered in 7mm Bär but mostly found in .25 ACP. Despite its extremely thin profile and folding trigger for concealed carry, it faced commercial decline against self-loading competitors like the Browning Model 1900.

Quick Summary

The Sauer Bär pistol is a rare German pocket firearm produced from 1899-1914. It features a unique 4-shot mechanism with a rotating square cylinder block and two barrels, typically chambered in .25 ACP. Despite its thin profile, it was outcompeted by higher-capacity self-loaders.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Sauer Bär Pistol History
  2. 00:54Unique 4-Shot Design and Mechanism
  3. 01:22Calibers (.25 ACP) and Competition
  4. 02:30Operation, Folding Trigger, and Disassembly
  5. 03:31Physical Profile and Sights
  6. 04:32Internal Mechanics and Firing Pin
  7. 05:54Markings and Auction Availability

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sauer Bär pistol and when was it produced?

The Sauer Bär pistol is a unique German pocket pistol manufactured by Sauer between 1899 and 1914. It was designed by Burkhard Bär and is notable for its compact size and distinctive four-shot mechanism.

How does the Sauer Bär pistol's 4-shot mechanism work?

The Sauer Bär features a rotating square cylinder block with two barrels. Users fire two shots from one side, then manually rotate the block to access the remaining two rounds for a total of four shots.

What calibers was the Sauer Bär pistol chambered in?

Originally, the Sauer Bär was chambered in a proprietary 7mm Bär cartridge. However, the majority of the approximately 6,000 units produced were chambered in the more common .25 ACP caliber.

Why did the Sauer Bär pistol face commercial decline?

Despite its unique design and thin profile, the Sauer Bär pistol faced stiff competition from more modern self-loading firearms like the Browning Model 1900, which offered higher capacity and larger calibers, leading to its commercial decline.

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