The Mauser HSc pistol - gone but not forgotten

[samnev]

Thanks for a great write up on the HSC.

 

[Cyrano]

Wow, Beetledude!! A very pretty pe-war commercial Mauser C 96 and a zig-zag that looks like it's a 9mm. And, yes, the eagle L is a police marking; I've seen it on HSc's and Mauser Banner Lugers.

 

[unclejerky]

Just an update on mine. The new Wolff barrel recoil spring arrived today. It was quite a bit longer than the old worn out one. After double springing the mag and now installing the new Wolff recoil spring, the gun is running flawlessly. Also got a new mag spring and firing pin spring, but I'll just keep them in a little parts baggie, along with the old recoil spring as back up spare parts.

 

[blackpowder]

Just an update on mine. The new Wolff barrel recoil spring arrived today. It was quite a bit longer than the old worn out one. After double springing the mag and now installing the new Wolff recoil spring, the gun is running flawlessly. Also got a new mag spring and hammer spring, but I'll just keep them in a little parts baggie, along with the old recoil spring as back up spare parts.

I changed out all the springs in my HSc and reliability improved somewhat. I didn't do anything with the mags yet (I have three). They all have one spring (probably worn out).
What is meant by "double springing the mags" ???

Thanks!

 

[unclejerky]

Double springing= take 2 mag springs. Lay 1 on the work table. Lay the 2nd over/on top of the 1 on the table. Push them together so they mesh into each other. Re install in mag body. The spring tension on the follower will now be noticeably stronger. Loading each round will also be more difficult. I used 1old factory mag spring and 1 new spring from a K-Mag brand magazine. I bet 2 older ones will work just as well, when you join them together.

 

[sw44spl]

or a article on the mauser m10

 

[PALADIN85020]

or a article on the mauser m10

I did in fact do an article on the early Mauser pocket pistols, including the Model 10. It's a chapter in my book 101 Classic Firearms, available from Dillon Precision.

John

 

[MauserHSc00.101xx]

No - factory records show that the "01" prefix designates the .380 models. You may have a factory mis-stamp or someone switched frames/slides along the way. My .380 (illustrated) has an "01" prefix, which is proper. Incidentally, Dillon's Blue Press catalog/magazine will feature this article as the centerpiece for the April issue, which will come out in early March.

Hope this helps.

John

I know this post was almost 3 years ago, however I have an interesting twist to this post. I too, have a 9mm Kurz that the serial number starts with 00. Now before you give me the same answer...my serial number is one digit (last digit off of the previous poster!!!!!)
Your thoughts?

 

[PALADIN85020]

I know this post was almost 3 years ago, however I have an interesting twist to this post. I too, have a 9mm Kurz that the serial number starts with 00. Now before you give me the same answer...my serial number is one digit (last digit off of the previous poster!!!!!)
Your thoughts?

Sounds like a small series of factory boo-boos to me. This is evidently not singular, but strangely coincidental, as two from the same batch of serials have the out-of-the-ordinary .380 prefix. I'm suspecting these were "monday" guns where some .32 caliber frames got processed into .380s. Who knows? Interesting, though.

John

 

[MauserHSc00.101xx]

Sounds like a small series of factory boo-boos to me. This is evidently not singular, but strangely coincidental, as two from the same batch of serials have the out-of-the-ordinary .380 prefix. I'm suspecting these were "monday" guns where some .32 caliber frames got processed into .380s. Who knows? Interesting, though.

John

Thanks for the quick response John!
Any ideas on how I can research this further? I tried sending the original poster a message, but it doesn't look like he's been around past 2013. This IS interesting and puts a twist on putting a value on the gun (my original trek that lead me to this forum! ....and the sequential serial numbers! How rare to run across that! )

Terry

 

[PALADIN85020]

Thanks for the quick response John!
Any ideas on how I can research this further? I tried sending the original poster a message, but it doesn't look like he's been around past 2013. This IS interesting and puts a twist on putting a value on the gun (my original trek that lead me to this forum! ....and the sequential serial numbers! How rare to run across that! )

Terry

Terry, I'm at a loss to guide you further. I've done a lot of reading on Mauser rifles and pistols, but this is the first time I've encountered this anomaly. As far as I know, it's undocumented anywhere, and because it's apparently a rare mixup at the factory, this may be the first time it's been noticed.

As far as value goes, as always, it's what the seller is willing to sell it for, and the buyer is willing to pay. I suspect Mauser pistol collectors would be your primary target - perhaps there is a forum similar to this one on the interweb - ???

John

 

[jeeps]

Get it in 32acp they run better. The Germans used 32acp not 380 in both world wars. Better than 380 and one more shot to boot. The 32acp in European loads like Fio. Will run 1000fps+ and out penetrate a 380 . For self defense use ball in both.

 

[Cyrano]

perhaps there is a forum similar to this one on the interweb - ???

John

MauserGuns | A gun collectors web site. They have a sub-forum dedicated to the HSc.

 

[rcortesvargas]

My post-war Interarms .380 worked just fine after being advised
that it was designed with ball ammo in mind.
Works fine now, thanks for starting this, John.
TACC1

I just purchased a mauser model HSc 380 acp. I tried it on the field and was surprised by its good aim and firing cycle. Of course I'll load it with fmj.
. (Cry «Havoc!», and let slip the dogs of war).
First shooting 10 yards double single action.

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