Make: Mauser-Werke

Model: HSc, Variation 4

Serial Number: 876257, 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 plain 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 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. There is light freckling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 96% of its original metal finish. The finish is strong, showing edge wear with light freckling on the front and backstrap. The frame is starting to turn to plum. 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 presents in Fine overall condition, retaining approximately 96% of its original finish. The metal surfaces are clean and evenly preserved with light, honest handling evidence consistent with wartime service, and the pistol retains matching numbered parts, a key point of originality for collectors. The compact profile and streamlined contours of the HSc remain crisp, reflecting Mauser's high wartime production standards for this model.

Mechanically, the pistol is excellent. The bore rates 9 out of 10, showing bright steel and well defined rifling with light wear. The action functions correctly with smooth cycling, proper lockup, and consistent trigger operation. Fit remains tight and predictable, which is notable for a military sidearm produced during the pressures of wartime manufacture.

The Mauser HSc was adopted by German military and police forces during World War II and produced in several identifiable variations. This is identifiable as a variation 4 with the correct serial range, slide legend, and plain sight channel. The .32 Auto chambering was standard for many German service pistols intended for officers and support personnel.

With strong remaining original finish, matching numbers, a high quality bore, and correct mechanical operation, this Mauser-Werke HSc stands as a highly desirable and historically significant example of a WWII German military sidearm.