I am hoping to take possession of an Interarms Mauser HSc in 9mm Kurz (380 ACP) by the end of the week. This means that I took a really close look at it today in preparation to purchasing some spare parts (recoil spring, firing pin and spring). I have tried to do an internet search for the DOM, but I am having some difficulty.

The serial number for this HSc is 01.7XXX, which appears to pre-date the earliest serial number listed for 1969 (first year of importation) which looks like 01.0000XX.

Might anyone be able to help with identifying when this HSc was made? I will be upfront, I forgot to see if the accompanying test target was dated. BTW, all serial numbers match: frame, slide and barrel. The slide rails and feed ramp show very little wear, suggesting it was barely fired by it's previous owner(s)!

I know, I know! Pictures will be posted once I take possession.

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