WWII Nazi Police Mauser HSc .32 ACP Semi Automatic Pistol C&R
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 a late WWII production model with a late war blued finish, smooth sighting plane, and no provision for a lanyard. The NSDAP party members could purchase pistols privately which would not bear a Waffenamt and it was also possible for civilians, especially in occupied territories, to own pistols due to the threat of partisans. This one bears commercial eagle over N proofs and also has a Nazi Police eagle over swastika and "L" on the frame. This second variation police model has matching parts numbers on the slide, barrel, and frame. It one looks good and should appeal to those who have an interest in WWII or NSDAP weapons but will also make a nice shooter. Please see our photos and good luck!
Make: Mauser
Model: Nazi Police Marked HSc
Serial Number: 909050
Year of Manufacture: 1942-1944
Caliber: .32 ACP
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Pistol with Detachable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked with the "MAUSER" banner logo followed by "Mauser-Werke A.G. Oberndorf a.N. / Mod. HSc Kal. 7,65mm". The bottom of the slide, under the muzzle is matched and electropenciled "050". The right of the slide has an eagle over "N" at the muzzle. The right rear bow of the trigger guard is marked with an eagle over "N" and the left rear bow is marked with an eagle over a swastika followed by "L". The right of the chamber is marked with and eagle over "N" but is obscured by the slide. The front strap is marked with the serial number "909050". The barrel is matched and marked "050" on the bottom of the chamber. The bottom of the chamber is also marked with a small stamping. The interior of the slide behind the firing pin is marked with indecipherable characters and "2".
Barrel Length: 3 3/8"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade in the center of a shallow "U" channel that runs along the top of the slide. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed into the slide.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered walnut panels with smooth borders. There are a few scattered minor compressions and little marks through the finish. There are a few scattered marks on the checkering which has flat peaks from the factory. The grips rate in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is sharp. There are some scattered patches of minor erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion and for the age, the bore rates a 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 85% of its metal finish. There is finish loss on the edges. There are areas of thinning. There are a few little nicks and marks through the finish in the metal and a few little machining imperfections. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a single 7-round magazine.
CA LEGALITY: C&R: YES, CA PPT: NO.
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