Make: Mauser-Werke

Model: HSc

Serial Number: 904114

Year of Manufacture: 1941-1945

Caliber: .32 ACP/ 7,65mm Browning

Action Type: Single/Double Action Semi-Automatic Pistol with Removable Magazine

Barrel Length: Approximately 3 3/8"

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

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered wood. The grips have minor handling wear with a few small marks. The checkering is generally well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original. The slide, frame and barrel are serial-matching.

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is infrequent minor erosion in the bore, mostly at the muzzle-end. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8+/10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 95% of its metal finish. The finish is generally strong throughout with thinning at some edges. There is infrequent minor surface oxidation. The finish has a slight plum hue at some corners. The grip areas show minor handling wear. The action shows minor operational wear. The screw heads are lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Fine condition.

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

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a single 7-round magazine with Mauser banner floorplate.

Our Assessment: The Mauser Model HSc pistols were made by the Germans during WWII and later by the French when they took over their factory and tooling. It was originally intended as Mauser's response to the Walther PPK, and the HSc competed with the Walther and Sauer 38H pistols for police and military use. This is a German police-marked model with a military blued finish, smooth sighting plane, and no lanyard ring. This second variant is in quite nice condition, especially given the time and place it was carried. This HSc should appeal to just about anyone who has an interest in WWII or police weapons. Please see our photos and good luck!