Make: Mauser-Werke

Model: Commercial HSc, Variation 3

Serial Number: 788492, matching serialized parts

Year of Manufacture: 1940-1945 / ATF Classification: C&R

Caliber/Gauge: .32 Auto / 7.65mm

Action Type: Semi automatic, single or double action, detachable magazine

Barrel Length: 3.4"

Sights/Optics: The front sight is a short blade in the center of a matted sight channel that runs along the top of the slide. The rear sight is a u-notch dovetailed into the slide.

Grip/Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece wood with checkering and smooth borders. The wood shows light wear, with a few minor pressure dings and small scratches. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Plus condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp with light fouling. There is light oxidation towards the muzzle end of the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8.5/10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 93% of its original metal finish. The finish is strong, showing edge wear with expected handling marks. There is infrequent minor oxidation. The markings are clear and complete. Overall, this pistol rates in about Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: One 7rd magazine

Our Assessment: This pistol represents a wartime commercial production HSc and presents in very strong overall condition, retaining approximately 95% of its original finish. The finish shows light, even wear consistent with careful handling, and the pistol retains matching numbered parts, an important point of originality. The compact profile and clean lines remain crisp, reflecting Mauser's pre and early wartime commercial production quality.

Mechanically, the pistol is sound. The bore rates 8.5 out of 10, showing good brightness and well defined rifling with moderate, expected wear. The action functions correctly with smooth cycling, proper lockup, and consistent trigger operation. Overall fit remains tight and confidence inspiring for a pistol produced during the wartime period.

The Mauser HSc was produced both for German military and police contracts as well as for the commercial market during World War II. This is identifiable as a variation 3 due to the serial range, matte sight channel, and lack of the three line slide legend.

With strong remaining original finish, matching numbers, good bore condition, and correct mechanical operation, this wartime commercial Mauser-Werke HSc stands as a desirable and historically significant example of one of Germany's most recognizable WWII era pistols.